Filmgoers have long been captivated by stories about robots. We are fascinated by their utopian promise, their superhuman intelligence and, in the case of the cyborg, their often uncanny resemblance ...

From the silent menace of Maschinenmensch in 1927’s Metropolis, to the relentless pursuit of the Terminator, to the campy violence of M3GAN, evil robots continue to resonate.

The Maschinenmensch is considered by many to be the first movie robot ever. With a timeless design that inspired several other sci-fi robots, including C-3PO, the Mashinemensch has been around for ...

Even before the advent of movies, the “lifeless” automaton that moved through a series of mechanical actions was popular in Europe. The robot is nothing ...

Over the last century, science fiction has continuously amazed and challenged us with masterful movies like Blade Runner and ...

Pictured below: one of the shelves in this display, featuring Nosferatu, the Maschinenmensch from Metropolis, and the Nautilus from Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.