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Beyond Invention

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S01E08 - "Artificial Intelligence"

Aired on May 5, 2004, 3:00 PM

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Beyond Invention is a series about the scientists, inventors and researchers who search for truth beyond normal boundaries and shatter our illusions of reality.Beyond Invention is a unique series, which looks at the weird world of invention and people using science in strange ways. Shot in the UK, Australia, Canada and the US, the 8 hour series (24 segments) runs the gamut from New energy (anti-gravity)featuring far out inventors, Mystery Creature hunters (sea serpents, Bigfoot,etc.)cloning, crazy flying machines, odd gadgets, sex machines, animal inspired innovations. We explore a world normally only seen in Hollywood science fiction movies: true "sci-fi" science that's here and now at some of the world's top medical, digital and military laboratories.—Peter von Puttkamer (Producer)  [from IMDb]

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Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
46 min
Premiered
May 5, 2004
Ended
May 5, 2004

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Episodes (1 Season · 1 Episode)

Artificial Intelligence

The world of autonomous robots and fantastic future weapons is explored.  See the research and inventions of three scientists involved in artificial intelligence for virtual worlds, ground robotics, and aerial robotics.  For example, in the third segment of the Artificial Intelligence episode, the work of Prof. Robert C. Michelson in the field of aerial robotics is highlighted with a look at his world-wide collegiate "International Aerial Robotics Competition" and his biologically-inspired flapping wing robot know as "the Entomopter"  [see this segment archived at:  http://www.angel-strike.com/entomopter/Beyond_Invention_S1-E08_2004.mp4 ].

May 5, 2004

46 min

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