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Xploration Earth 2050
2050 is still decades away, but what might the world be like in that year? What new technology will be available? Will robots be commonplace? Will space tourism thrive? "Xploration Earth 2050" investigates some of the questions. The host speaks with entrepreneurs whose businesses focus on futuristic ideas and products in automotive technology, consumer electronics and health care. Scientists, doctors and science-fiction writers also explore the questions posed. The show also looks at older sci-fi movies to see how many proposed ideas have come to fruition.
S2, EP13 "The Future of Robotics"
A 200-pound robot that is almost as graceful as a dancer; a robot makes deliveries in office buildings; a robot designed to educate toddlers of the future.
S2, EP14 "The Future of Robot Makers and Innovators"
The FIRST Robotics Competition; customized robots; using bacteria to make microscopic robots move; evolving robots.
S4, EP7 "STEM Hits the Nation's Classrooms"
An event sponsored by the Navy League puts young inventors in touch with adult professionals who can provide expertise; children compete in a contest to build robot submarines.
S4, EP6 "New Frontiers in Soft Robotics"
The world of human-like soft robotics; jellyfish serve as models for artificial hearts.
S2, EP12 "The Future of Water"
Using millions of plastic balls to conserve water; figuring out ways for astronauts to survive on Mars; glaciers provide clues about Earth's water supply.
S2, EP11 "The Fascinating Future of Growing Food"
Changing traditional methods of growing food; aquaponics; food waste.
S2, EP10 "The Future Explores the Past"
Future tech allows archaeologists to look into the ancient past; satellite imaging and 3-D sensing; prehistoric bones; an English king is identified after lying buried for 500 years.
S2, EP9 "Future Law Enforcement"
Law enforcement employs new technology to catch criminals; computer software detects forgery; DNA analysis reveals what a suspect may look like; forensic anthropologists put faces on the unidentified.
