Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

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Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World — Season 1, Episode 3: The Robot

Documentary60 min1 season, 6 episodes7.8/10

Episode synopsis

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

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.

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