Robots are not just science fiction anymore. Robots are becoming part of our lives. They’re making their way into living rooms and backyards, into classrooms, factories, war zones, and hospitals. In Robots for Real we hear about robots that can help with household chores, assist surgeons in operating rooms, and go into disaster-stricken areas to help save lives.
Also, we learn about robots that are used to study not machines, but us humans. And we hear about a baby robot and an adult-sized android that are helping researchers unveil mysteries about our bodies and brains,
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Robots are not just science fiction anymore. Robots are becoming part of our lives. They’re making their way into living rooms and backyards, into classrooms, factories, war zones, and hospitals. In Robots for Real we hear about robots that can help with household chores, assist surgeons in operating rooms, and go into disaster-stricken areas to help save lives.
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Timing and Cues
ROBOTS FOR REAL RUNDOWN
Newscast Compatible, local breaks at :19 and : 39 end at 59
00:00 – 01:00 Billboard
In: Music….”Welcome to Engineers of the New Millennium……”
Out: “First this news…sfx “
01:00 - 06:00 Newscast (music fill)
06:00 – 19:59 Segment A (includes 1 min local break music bed)
In: (music) “Hello I’m Susan Hassler ………
Out: “More Robots for Real coming up….(robot sfx “I’ll be back”)
20:00 - 39:59 Segment B (includes 1 min local break music bed)
In: “This is Robots for Real, I’m Ken Goldberg and I’m Susan Hassler”
Out: “Stay with us for more Robot’s for Real ….SFX robot “by your command”.
40:00 - 58:59 Segment C
In: Welcome back to Robots for Real, I’m Ken Goldberg and I’m Susan Hassler
Out: (credits)… “I’m Ken Goldberg and I’m Susan Hassler….SFX fade….
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