Robots Through History
| AUTHOR | Freedman, Jeri |
| PUBLISHER | Rosen Central (01/30/2011) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
At one time, robots were merely the products of science fiction. In the modern world, they perform countless important functions. Today's robots manufacture automobiles, help doctors with complicated surgery, aid the military in battle, and more. This book shows the fascinating development of robots through the ages. Readers will learn about the invention of the earliest robot-like mechanical devices, the advent of electronics, the first instances of robot automation, and the development of artificial intelligence. This comprehensive survey of the history of robotics will fascinate any reader with an interest in subject.
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ISBN-13:
9781448822508
ISBN-10:
1448822505
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
48
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
6.40 x 0.12 x 9.10 inches
Weight:
0.24 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Robotics
Grade Level:
5th Grade
- 8th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 7/8
Dewey Decimal:
629.892
Library of Congress Control Number:
2010024139
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At one time, robots were merely the products of science fiction. In the modern world, they perform countless important functions. Today's robots manufacture automobiles, help doctors with complicated surgery, aid the military in battle, and more. This book shows the fascinating development of robots through the ages. Readers will learn about the invention of the earliest robot-like mechanical devices, the advent of electronics, the first instances of robot automation, and the development of artificial intelligence. This comprehensive survey of the history of robotics will fascinate any reader with an interest in subject.
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Author:
Freedman, Jeri
Freedman has a B.A. from Harvard University and spent fifteen years working in companies in the biomedical and high-technology fields.
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