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Discoveries: Robot Race

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The DARPA challenge, sponsored by the U.S. military, is probably the ultimate robotic field test. Learn more about entries into this competition in this video.

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10 Ways the World Will End: Robots Inherit the Earth (3:00)

Docile robots turn into maniac killers as they overtake their less intelligent human masters in this humorous apocalyptic scenario on The Science Channel's "10 Ways the World Will End."

10 Ways the World Will End: Invasion of the Grey Goo (2:33)

The Science Channel's "Ten Ways the World Will End," details how nanotechnology could lead to the self-replication of nano-robots that can transform all carbon matter into grey goo.

Confronting Nature: Virtual Stuntman (4:35)

Biologists and mathematicians study human locomotion in order to create a virtual stuntman with artificial intelligence.

Discoveries: Robot Race (4:51)

The DARPA challenge, sponsored by the U.S. military, is probably the ultimate robotic field test. Learn more about entries into this competition in this video.

Robot Dancer (1:33)

Watch this video about a robot dancer on HowStuffWorks. Researchers have developed a new robot that can sense human movements. See how this robot dancer can make movements using the sense of touch in this video from ScienCentral.

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10 Ways the World Will End: Invasion of the Grey Goo (2:33)

The Science Channel's "Ten Ways the World Will End," details how nanotechnology could lead to the self-replication of nano-robots that can transform all carbon matter into grey goo.

10 Ways the World Will End: Robots Inherit the Earth (3:00)

Docile robots turn into maniac killers as they overtake their less intelligent human masters in this humorous apocalyptic scenario on The Science Channel's "10 Ways the World Will End."

What the Ancients Knew: Karakuri Dolls (1:51)

The ancient Japanese designed these remarkable humanoid dolls with springs and gears for entertainment. This was the beginning of Karakuri. Learn more with host Jack Turner on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

Confronting Nature: Virtual Stuntman (4:35)

Biologists and mathematicians study human locomotion in order to create a virtual stuntman with artificial intelligence.

The Potential of Tissue Engineering (2:57)

Take a look at this clip to learn more about the future and potential of tissue engineering.

Tissue Engineering: Regeneration (2:32)

What are the limits of human cellular regeneration? Check out this clip to learn more.

Developing Organ Replacements: A Biochemical Challenge (1:11)

Take a look at this clip to learn more about the challenges facing researchers as they attempt to create synthetic replacements for natural organs.

The First Mechanical Heart (2:31)

Check out this clip to learn more about the first mechanical heart.

Bionic Organs (0:38)

Bionic organs may become the best hope for individuals with chronic, organ-specific disorders. Learn more about bionic organs in this video.

The Difference Between Human and Bionic Arms (2:38)

Take a look at this clip to learn more about the differences between human and bionic arms.