Xploration Earth 2050

Xploration Earth 2050: Working Robots

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Xploration Earth 2050

Working Robots

Season 1 | Episode 2 | BBC Knowledge | December 3, 2016

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By 2050, robots in all shapes and sizes will be doing all types of jobs. We explore working robots and how they are changing the World.

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By 2050, robots in all shapes and sizes will be doing all types of jobs. We explore working robots and how they are changing the World.

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