This week we’re talking about Robots. First we’ll feature some famous automatons in the Game Box. We’ll put a quarter in the Phone Box to talk to David Calkins about RoboGames. Next, we’ll talk about the classic Disney Channel movie Not Quite Human in the Wonder Box. We’ll use robots to be a better housewife in the Idiot Box. Finally, we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.
Show Notes
Full Interview on Robotics with David Calkins
Human or Machine? Life-Like Android Robots from Japan Show Glimpses of the Future
‘Weird hotel’ in Japan run by robots who handle guest relations, transport luggage and clean rooms
Not Quite Human
Jonas Carson built an automaton.
His name is Chip and he’s an Android phenomenon.
His sister Becky might not like him much,
but she’ll change her mind when his heart is touched.
If Vogel reprograms him his chest will be boomin’,
proving Chip Carson is “Not Quite Human”.