CRIT-O-MATIC.Byline: - David Kronke "The Great Robot Race" (KCET, 8 tonight) Logline: John Lithgow narrates this "Nova" special about a grueling, Pentagon-sponsored contest seeking robotic vehicles that run and navigate under their own power and volition 1. The act or an instance of making a conscious choice or decision. 2. A conscious choice or decision. 3. The power or faculty of choosing; the will. vo·li over treacherous desert terrains. The artificial-intelligence applications employed by these trucks, cars and even a motorcycle may eventually be used in war zones to keep soldiers safe.  tion·al adj.Pros: Let's face it: Robots are just very cool ... Cons: ... even if they don't quite succeed at their tasks. Which is often. In a nutshell: A fascinating and fun look at technologies that might surprise you and the colorful if mildly obsessed individuals who develop them. Our rating: Three stars |
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