Watch Origin of the Species

Is a new era dawning for robotics? Origin of the Species explores the contemporary world of android development with a focus on human/machine relations, gender and the ethical implications of this research. The film provides an insider look into cutting-edge laboratories in Japan and the USA where scientists attempt to make robots move, speak and look human.

Origin of the Species is a 2020 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 12 minutes.