Robots

Synopsis

With the aim of linking issues in science, technology, society and the environment, looks at cybernetics, the use of mechanical and electrical systems to replace humans. A relatively new development, dependent on the comupter chip that allows miniaturisation of power and control functions, it has allows many industries to replace some workers with robots, and other workers have had to learn to supervise robots. In furure workers will increasing need to learn what robots cannot do.

Series

Interactions in Science and Society, Series

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 39 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

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Uses

Ages 14 and up.

Subjects

Engineering

Keywords

cybernetics; robots

Production Company

Name

Agency for Instructional Technology

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Contact

Lynda Morrell

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution For over 30 years Viewtech distributed programmes from leading specialist educational producers from around the world and since 2002 it included titles previously distributed in the UK by Educational Media Film & Video. The extensive collection covered all subjects within the primary and secondary curriculum and some materials, particularly in the areas of study skills and business, are applicable to further/higher education.