Featuring a report on a human-like robot, created by scientists in Japan after 12 years of work and millions of pounds worth of research. The machine can walk, ascend stairs, open doors, pick up objects and even make simple decisions. Plus the third and final part of the story of Sue Leeming, who has undergone ground-breaking surgery on her spine. Has the 16-hour operation successfully straightened her neck and saved her life?
Presented by Peter Snow and Philippa Forrester, with reports from Craig Doyle, Jez Nelson and Anya Sitaram.
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