History of the Robot

Synopsis

Traces the history of robotics development from early mechanical toys built by the ancient Chinese to the wide array of industrial robots used in manufacturing today. Considers how perceptions of robots created by science-fiction movies have helped to shape the ways robots are used.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS (PAL). col. 25 min.

Year of production

1997

Availability

Sale; 2000 sale: US$169.00 (+p&p)

Subjects

Engineering

Keywords

history of technology; robots

Distributor

Name

Insight Media

Email

custserv@insight-media.com

Web

http://www.insight-media.com External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 212 721 6316

Fax

+1 212 799 5309

Address

2162 Broadway
New York
NY 10024 6621
USA

Notes

US-based distributor of an extensive range of DVD, video and CD-ROM titles for university, secondary and vocational education. Catalogue divided into the following sections: Architecture & Design; Business & Economics; Communication; Counselling & Social Work; Drama, Music & Dance; Education; Engineering; Language & Culture; Nursing & Allied Health; Physical Education; Science & Agriculture; Social Sciences. A recent development is a dedicated video-on-demand website http://www.insight-media-digital.com/ which includes a particularly strong nursing library.