9 Highly Specific Robots You Need to Meet

Whether you're headed to the ballpark or a movie theater this weekend, chances are you'll encounter one of our favorite snacks: melted cheese on a pile of tortilla chips. You know how delicious this is, but do you know how nachos were invented? Or what happened when an American b ...  Show more

Turns out, the history of board games isn't as simple as passing Go and collecting $200. From the surprising way Abraham Lincoln's beard changed Milton Bradley's career, to the dramatic shift in Monopoly's political orientation, to the ancient Sumerian board game you can play onl ...  Show more

Will the hopeless romantics of the future fall in love with robots? In this episode, Robert and Julie explore the line between love and hate -- and what a world of beautiful robots may mean for the future. Tune in to learn more.

With 35 years of friendship experience under their belts, R&L dive into the world of A.I. and explore whether humans can truly be friends with robots, or if it's just purely on a transactional or activity buddy level.Ear Biscuits is nominated for 2 Webby Awards! Vote now!Best Hos ...  Show more

The findings of a late-night Reddit session turns into a deep discussion on automation and humanity. Listen to Link and the "Future International Man of Leisure" look into what they would do if robots took over their jobs on this episode of Ear Biscuits! 

What was the first robot? What is artificial intelligence? How do robots "learn?" In this special episode, we have pieces from our live Robotstravaganza show in Boston. We meet some awesome robots (including one that's very cuddly), debate whether robots are good for humanity or ...  Show more