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The hopes and risks of bringing robots into our homes

Season 2026 Episode 37 | 26m 45s

Life-like, humanoid robots have captured our imagination for decades. Now, those robots work in factories and assembly lines all over the world. Will they soon be working in our own homes? Horizons moderator William Brangham explores our robotic future with Aaron Ames of the California Institute of Technology.

Aired: 10/14/26
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