Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Engineering for the Red Planet

9th - 10th
In this video segment from NASA, robotics researcher Ayanna Howard uses engineering to improve the intelligence of robots in space exploration.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Robo Snail

9th - 10th
In this video segment adapted from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a team from the Mechanical Engineering Department studies snail movement for inspiration that may lead to new forms of robotic locomotion.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Kismet

9th - 10th
In this video segment adapted from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, researchers in the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory working to engineer smarter robots are now building a machine that interacts socially with people.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs: Nova: Robots

9th - 10th
James McLurkin, leading robot designer, talks about robot "swarms" and his life's work with robots. [10:00]
Instructional Video
Crash Course

Crash Course Computer Science #37: Robots

9th - 10th
This episode talks about robots! Robots are often thought as a technology of the future, but they're already here by the millions in the workplace, our homes, and pretty soon on the roads. We'll discuss the origins of robotics to its...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Kids Clubhouse Adventures: Clubhouse Theme: What Are Robots?

Pre-K - 1st
Learn how robots are used to do jobs like cleaning, homework, lifting heavy objects and keeping people safe.
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bit Zee Bot: 6. Bit Zee's Chassis/frame

9th - 10th
In this video we show you how to craft the chassis for the Bit-zee using a $3 piece of Lexan and tap light housing. [6:39]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Electrical Engineering: Lego Robotics

9th - 10th
Introduction to the Lego NXT robotics platform. Recommending this not be harvested, just have single evaluation for it.
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Darpa Urban Challenge

9th - 10th
Can robots be trusted to safely drive cars on city streets? We'll talk about a recent robot road test.
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Video Pick of the Week: Robot Fish

9th - 10th
It swims and can lead a school of fish -- but it's a robot.
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Science Diction: The Origin of the Word 'Robot'

9th - 10th
Robot was the brainchild of the Czech playwright Karel Capek, who introduced it in a 1920 play.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Teachers:gems

3rd - 8th
Observe kids building a robot. See how they use the scientific method to figure out how they can design a robot that moves quickly and turns in a tight circle.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Real Scientists: Nasa Jpl Researcher

3rd - 8th
Discover what a cryobot is, and learn how engineers may one day use cryobots to explore frozen planets or moons.
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Real Scientists: Ocean Scientist

3rd - 8th
Learn how an ocean scientist is using "robotunas" to find efficient new ways to get boats, ships and submarines moving along, without using a regular propeller.
Instructional Video
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Talks: And for My Next Trick, a Robot

9th - 10th
Marco Tempest uses charming stagecraft to demo EDI, the multi-purpose robot designed to work very closely with humans. Less a magic trick than an intricately choreographed performance, Tempest shows off the robot's sensing technology,...