Command Line Heroes - Command Line Heroes Season 8: Broadcasting the Robot Revolution

Episode Date: August 24, 2021

Robots have a special place in our imaginations. Writers, artists, directors, and more have shown how robots can change our world—for better or far, far worse. In the real world, robots seem a long way off. But are they? Season 8 of Command Line Heroes is all about the rise of the robots. They just may not be what you expect. We meet the first industrial robot, take a journey through the uncanny valley, and investigate a possible robot crime. Season 8 covers the robots that are in our midst—and the determined dreamers who bring them to life. The first episode drops September 7, 2021. Follow today and sign up for the newsletter to get the latest updates.

The robot revolution is here. We've wondered about this moment for centuries. We imagine friendly robots like Astro Boy, or evil robots like the Terminator, even kind of adorable robots like WALL-E. And yet, nothing has prepared us for the fantastic details of the robot reality that's now stepping into the light. In Season 8 of Command Line Heroes, we separate fact from fiction,

diving deep into the real robot revolution that's remaking our world. We take you back to the origins of modern robotics. All robots in the world owe part of their DNA to the Unimate. We take you to the field's cutting edge. It just seemed inevitable that the future of tools for humans are going to use robotic technology. We learn how robots can pull our heartstrings. We weren't prepared at all for the huge wave of emotion. And we even take a stab at defining what a robot is once and for all. Oh my, that's controversial.

What about the toaster oven of the future? Is that a robot? I'm Saranya Bark and I'm so excited to share this season with you. Season 8 of Command Line Heroes, an original podcast from Red Hat. We've gathered experts from around the world, engineers, roboticists, and programmers, who explain the evolution of robotics. You'll hear from people at the front line of technology, how robots become our makers, servants, vehicles, even body surrogates. Our journey into the realm of robots begins September 7th with the launch of Season 8.

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