Robots on Screen: Artificial intelligence in a century of cinema

Discover how a century of cinema has imagined robots and artificial intelligence.

From the groundbreaking Maschinenmensch of Metropolis to the iconic droids of Star Wars, Robots on Screen explores how film has shaped our relationship with intelligent machines. As AI and robotics move from fiction into everyday life, these cinematic visions feel more urgent than ever.

Across more than 250 images and film stills, this illustrated history reveals:

• The origins of screen robots, from early auto...