PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Eduardo Torres Jara
In this video from Science City, meet Eduardo Torres-Jara, a postdoctoral associate in electrical engineering and computer science at the MIT Artificial Intelligence Lab. He describes his work on innovative robots that use tactile...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: A Robot That Swims With the Fishes
Based on mathematical models of the movement of fish, Maurizio Porfiri, an engineering professor at Polytechnic Institute of NYU, designed a robotic fish. See how when Porfiri puts the robofish in the lab pool with real fish, the minnows...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Author of Robopocalypse on the Future of Robotics
A discussion with Daniel H. Wilson, author of Robopocalypse, talks about his new book and the future of robotics.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Humanoid Robot 'Russell' Engages Children With Autism
Look at a humanoid robot, nicknamed "Russell," who works with autistic children on their ability to imitate others, which is a skill important for learning. The robot is designed so as to not overstimulate or overwhelm a child with...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: #Ask Mit: Could You Make a Robot With Feelings?
"Could you make a robot with feelings?" Find out the answer from Dr. Goren Gordon. [3:11]
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: Underwater Robot
An oceanographic engineer at Woods Hole, Amy helps build and operate torpedo-shaped robots to map terrain under water. [1:04]
PBS
Pbs Kids Design Squad: Swimming Robot
Anthony Westphal combines both mechanical and electrical engineering while working on robots that mimic biological animals. [1:04]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Magnetic Microbots
New York Times technology columnist David Pogue visits the Institute of Robotics at ETH Zurich, where materials scientists are designing a microbot that can travel into a human eye to treat a type of blindness. [2:49]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bit Zeeeeeeeeeee (Long Version)
See the robotics project, Bit-zee at school. [2:22]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bit Zeeeeeeeeeee
Bit-zee is a project designed to inspire students to explore math and science. It was created from everyday items (a hair dryer, tap light, alarm clock, digital camera, and a universal remote). [1:11] See the following link for help with...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ben Eater's Spider
In this video Karl talks to Ben Eater about his improvements to the Spider bot platform. [3:14]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Battery Wires
In this video we upgrade Bit-zee' battery wires from 32 gage to 18 gauge. [3:17]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Bitzee Bot: Batteries/power
In this video we install 8 AA batteries in Bit-zee's frame using zip ties. [2:16]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Attach Spout's Antennae
See how to attach an attenae to a homemade robot. [1:55]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Attach the Led Eyes
A tutorial showing how to connect LED eyes to a homemade robot. [8:55]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arduino Connections
In this video we show you how to connect Bit-zee's Arduino micro-controller to his frame. [5:03]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add Spout's Tail
Learn how to add a tail to a homemade robot, spout-bot. [2:09]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Squarepusher Rocks With Bots
Electronic musician Squarepusher talks about writing Music for Robots.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: A Robot Lab to Survey the Sea Floor
Imagine a robotic lab that can sample ocean organisms on its own and perform DNA analysis of what it finds. Learn how researchers are developing a DNA-sampling robot for undersea exploration in this audio lecture. [12:22]