Tagged: microeletrónica

21 de Dezembro de 2020

Computers in Control

An introduction to the world of robotics

This series examined one important aspect of computing – robotics – in other words how the computer can monitor and control things. Again there was a mix of real world examples – many from America, practical demonstrations and a “hands on” approach to coding.

The BBC robot ‘buggy‘ was marketed for d-I-y enthusiasts. Ian McNaught Davis was again the main presenter.

1 series, 5 programmes
First broadcast: 2^nd March 1984

Fonte: BBC Computer Literacy Project 1980-1989

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20 de Dezembro de 2020

Managing the Micro

Brian Redhead examines some of the implications of the new technological revolution for people in industry today

This series aimed primarily at small businesses and further education colleges was fronted by the much respected Radio 4 ‘Today’ presenter Brian Redhead. It showed examples of what can be done by looking at companies which had embraced the new technology in manufacturing or services. A typical example was the new use of bar codes in Tesco‘s supermarkets.

1 series, 5 programmes
First broadcast: 17^th May 1981

Fonte: BBC Computer Literacy Project 1980-1989 | Managing the

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Ciência e Tecnologia / Vídeo

20 de Dezembro de 2020

The Silicon Factor

A series of three programmes investigating the so-called microelectronics revolution

This series of three peak hour programmes fronted by seasoned Current Affairs reporter Bernard Falk asked what the new microprocessor-based technology was all about, how it threatened British industry’s competitiveness because of its complacency and then looked at the future – at how society might be profoundly changed by computers – chips – the Silicon Factor.

1 series, 3 programmes
First broadcast: 19^th March 1980