Curious Minds: Robotics Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

What is a robot?

Tue, Mar 17, 2026

S.K. Gupta, Director, Maryland Robotics Center, defines several characteristics that make a machine a "robot".

Episode 2

A brief history of robotics

Tue, Mar 17, 2026

S.K. Gupta, Director, Maryland Robotics Center, reviews the transformation of machines into robots as machines were introduced into manufacturing assembly lines.

Episode 3

What is artificial intelligence?

Tue, Mar 17, 2026

Episode 4

What about driverless cars?

Tue, Mar 17, 2026

S.K. Gupta, Director, Maryland Robotics Center, gives his perspective on the challenges facing implementation of driverless vehicles--one of which might just be humans!

Episode 5

Nature and bio-inspired robotics

Tue, Mar 17, 2026

S.K. Gupta, Director, Maryland Robotics Center, discusses why nature is such a great source of inspiration for robotic functions.

Episode 6

Do robots make for better surgery?

Tue, Mar 17, 2026

S.K. Gupta, Director, Maryland Robotics Center, explains the advantages of having a robot as your surgeon.