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Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

The Robot

Season 1 Episode 3

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.

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