National Geographic Museum New York

Step into the National Geographic 3D Cinema at the Buffalo Museum of Science and get ready to travel the world and beyond right from your seat! A new film is added every few months, so check back regularly to see our latest offerings.

Before enjoying your film, stop by the Cinema Concession Counter for popcorn, drinks and other snacks and refreshments.

Admission:

*Non-Members are required to purchase general museum admission in order to experience our 3D films.

Daily Showtimes:
10:30am & 1:30pm

Runtime: 40 minutes

Today's robots are nothing short of astonishing. Those coming in the not-too-distant future are simply revolutionary—and they are becoming eerily like us.

What does it take to make a humanoid robot—a robot that can do anything we can do without the benefit of a human brain? How close are scientists to replicating some of the particularly challenging human characteristics? (Think fingers and toes.)

Why are we even attempting to create humanoids in the first place? ROBOTS 3D answers these questions and more as it showcases the latest developments—the successes and failures—of robotics around the world. ROBOTS 3D is a fascinating and fun look at what makes us human, how far machines can really go to look and act like us, and how humanoids are already changing our world.

ROBOTS 3D is a sneak peek into the future at what might be possible as scientists use innovative engineering and design to make cyber characters less "humanoid" and more just plain human. Robot "actor" RoboThespian will introduce you to CHIMP, ATLAS, PR-2, Herb the Butler, ICUB, and others as he takes you on an amazing tour of what's going on in robotics labs around the world.