Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World - Season 1 - Eps 3: The Robot
Learn how robots were first conceptualized in ancient Rome and see how their use has evolved over the centuries, from the calculator to the Roomba. Then, take a sneak peek at what future robots will be able to do.
About Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World
Title: Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World
First Air Date: 2019-04-21
Last Air Date: 2019-05-26
Status: Ended
Rating: 8/10 (from 3 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 6
Network: PBS BBC Four
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Bigger Bang, BBC TV
Synopsis
Take a mind-blowing journey through human history, told through six iconic objects that modern people take for granted, and see how science, invention and technology built on one another to change everything.
Cast
Jim Al-Khalili
Self - Presenter
