Set in a parallel present, Humans explores society's reaction to Synths, robots that resemble humans and serve them in various capacities. The plot follows the lives of several characters as they navigate the complexities of human-robot relationships, ethics, and the consequences of advanced artificial intelligence.
Tokiko Mima, nicknamed "Key," is a 17-year-old girl living in the Japanese countryside who, despite her human-like appearance, is a robot. When Key's grandfather Dr. Murao Mima passes away, he leaves her a dying message, telling her that she can become a real girl if she is able to make thirty thousand friends. Thus, Key moves from the quiet Mamio Valley to the busy streets of Tokyo, where she soon runs into her childhood friend Sakura Kuriyagawa. Key quickly becomes enamored with idol singer Miho Utsuse and wonders if becoming a singer will allow her to make the amount of friends needed for her to become human. But Miho carries a ominous secret: she is connected to Jinsaku Ajou, an old rival of Dr. Mima trying to make new a breakthrough in robotic weaponry. As Key works to become a real girl, Ajou sets a dangerous plan into action, and it turns out there's much more to Key than meets the eye.
Set in a near-future Sweden, Real Humans explores the complex relationship between humans and humanoid robots called Hubots. As society grapples with the integration of Hubots into daily life, ethical and moral questions arise, including issues of love, rights, and transhumanism. The series delves into the personal stories of individuals on both sides, shedding light on the various perspectives and challenges that arise in this new reality.
A scientist builds a humanoid robot detective complete with human-like personality to fight a band of murdering robots created and led by her crazed brother.
A robotics engineer searching for his perfect partner finds himself falling in love with a human-like android.
In a race to build autonomous killer robots, military-funded scientists develop AI technology that infiltrates every level of the armed forces. Follow the terrifying behind-the-scenes as AI takes control of surveillance operations and weapons, replacing human soldiers. The documentary explores the ethical implications of giving AI the autonomy to kill and the potential devastation that could occur. It highlights the advancements in AI technology, including autonomous drones, robotic dogs, and AI-powered drug discovery. As AI weaponry becomes a reality, the need for laws and ethical boundaries becomes more apparent. The film raises concerns about the risk of AI weapons falling into the wrong hands and the endless warfare that could result from AI-controlled pilots. With major nations competing against each other, the possibility of laying down laws and ethical barriers seems distant.
Unconscious soldiers are dropped into a testing site only to discover their memories have been wiped and that once docile machines are the new intelligence.
In this experimental film, two robots embark on a journey through the wilderness, exploring themes of transformation, existentialism, and the human condition. As they encounter various challenges along the way, they begin to question their own existence and the meaning of life. With no dialogue, the film relies on visually stunning scenes, surreal imagery, and a haunting soundtrack to convey its message.
Amelia is a brilliant female scientist who is in a period of adjustment after getting married. She agrees to undergo a scientific experiment that transfers her consciousness into a robot. However, her new life as a robot brings confusion, controversy, and a legal debate about the rights of human-robot hybrids. As Amelia navigates this new reality, she also uncovers a political conspiracy within the scientific corporation she works for. With the help of her husband and a sympathetic policeman, she fights to regain her humanity and expose the truth.
Robot Stories is a collection of four short stories that delve into different aspects of human-robot interaction. From a mother who forms a bond with a toy robot to an office worker navigating the challenges of an android colleague, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the blurring lines between humanity and technology.
A family purchases a home robot designed to look like a grandmum. Their neighbours immediately buy a more expensivve model as the two families always try to up the other one. Both grandmums start to "terorize" their families because they were set up to ensure the mums exercise, the kids study etc. Apart from that they start causing problems to the other family ... cut ropes with hanging clothes, pierced tires, etc. Once they get to killing each other family's pets the parents get really worried about the safety of their kids. The grannys later destroy each other while fighting and the families decide that they'll be better off without any robots. (It's some time since I saw this so the details may be off.) Mainly thanks to the design of the robots it's rather a comedy than a horror. Unless you are ten. And a rather good comedy!
HUBO (KHR-3) is a walking humanoid robot with a life-size bipedal frame, developed by the KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) and was revealed January, 2005. HUBO, short form for "humanoid robot," has been paving the road in realizing a vision of fantasy to the real world.
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