Robot
| AUTHOR | DK; Rogers, Lucy |
| PUBLISHER | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) (09/18/2018) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
From mechanical automata to modern-day androids, explore more than 100 robots and discover how they work, who made them, and how they affect the lives of humans around the world. From drones used in battle to robot helpers taking care of hospital patients, Robot shows how robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming part of everyday life. Each robot, including service robots packing food and rescue robots finding people after a disaster, has its own profile to explain its features and uses. The book is divided into clear sections by the jobs a robot might do, so it's easy to compare and find out about robots from different areas of science and life. There are also focused articles on specific features of robotics, such as the ability to learn, which will help you learn more about the technology behind these fascinating machines. Packed with vibrant graphics and a mind-bending array of information, this book makes one thing clear: the robot revolution is here to stay
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781465475848
ISBN-10:
1465475842
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
160
Carton Quantity:
12
Product Dimensions:
8.70 x 0.70 x 10.90 inches
Weight:
2.05 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Machinery & Tools
Juvenile Nonfiction | Computers - General
Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - How Things Work/Are Made
Grade Level:
4th Grade
- 7th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
629.892
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
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From automata created by Leonardo Da Vinci to modern-day androids and animal robots, this book covers artificial intelligence (AI) throughout history, showcasing the latest and greatest innovations through bright graphics and stunning photography. Full color.
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From mechanical automata to modern-day androids, explore more than 100 robots and discover how they work, who made them, and how they affect the lives of humans around the world. From drones used in battle to robot helpers taking care of hospital patients, Robot shows how robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming part of everyday life. Each robot, including service robots packing food and rescue robots finding people after a disaster, has its own profile to explain its features and uses. The book is divided into clear sections by the jobs a robot might do, so it's easy to compare and find out about robots from different areas of science and life. There are also focused articles on specific features of robotics, such as the ability to learn, which will help you learn more about the technology behind these fascinating machines. Packed with vibrant graphics and a mind-bending array of information, this book makes one thing clear: the robot revolution is here to stay
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Foreword by:
Rogers, Lucy
Dr Lucy Rogers is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a member of the British Association of Science Writers. She is an engineer, and is currently working on the Launch Escape System propulsion unit for StarChaser, the UK's commercial space access company. She has published articles in The Guardian national newspaper, and on BBC Online.
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