robotic technology and the media

Robotic Technology

And the Media

By: Nimita Kishore

Lets take a look at the

many forms of robotic

protection found inmedia.

I,ROBOT

In the film “ I, ROBOT”, robots have become the main source of protection by humans. They are trusted in the everyday life of mankind. Robots become the security of human life.

Movie Clip from I,ROBOT

TERMINATOR 2

In the “Terminator 2”, the robot known as the Terminator is sent to protect the lives of humans from the cyborg assassin who's mission is to destroy mankind. The Terminator is sent to protect Sarah Connor, whose unborn son will save the human race in the future.

TERMINATOR Clip

WALLE

In “Walle,” Walle the robot is left on Earth to clean up the mess left by humans who have abandoned it due to the trash, Eve another robot has come to Earth to see if human life can still exist. Together these two save humans from their future inexistence.

WALLE Clip

In “ Transformers,” the autobot Bumblebee protects the protagonist Sam and his girlfriend from any danger they may face.

TRANSFORMERS Clip

The Iron Giant

In the “ Iron Giant,” this robot befriends a young boy who was searching for a companion. The characters become great friends and the giant is nothing but harmless.

Iron Giant Clip

The Bat mobile

The “ Bat mobile,” is seen as a crime fighting machine. It is used as a getaway for Batman against his enemies. This powerful beast of a machine has jet speed, a computer, and limited visibility.

The Bat mobile in Action

R2-D2 and C-3PO

R2-D2 and C-3PO are found to be useful characters in the “ Star War,” movies. These intelligent robots and seen as aids to the protagonists of the films.

R2-D2 and C-3PO Clip

Though the typical view of robots is mutant killers, here we see that robots are protectors and great companions. ROBOTS= friends :D