"The 20 easy-to-build robots in this project book can be constructed for little or not cost using common household objects and repurposed materials."--

Most products we use every day were made using manufacturing robots. Readers will be surprised to hear how common and important robots are in the manufacturing world. This book covers the history of manufacturing robots, as well as the newest robots that are used today. The many benefits of manufacturing robots are explained, as well as controversies behind their use. Reader will learn the technology behind several manufacturing robots and how they've...

An introduction to the past, present, and future of artificial intelligence and robotics, discussing early science fiction predictions, the dawn of AI, and today's use of robots in factories and space exploration.

Eletha Flores dreamed about space and interned at NASA. Now she spends most of her time in the robotics lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a soldering iron in her hand and a vision of the future as she builds the robots of tomorrow.

Examines the latest advances in the world of robotics and covers the early development of robots and the potential advances in the future.

"This fun and educational introduction to the exciting field of robotics the science of designing, building, and operating robots gives kids the basic tools for creating their own robots using ordinary craft materials and parts salvaged from recycled toys and other household devices. Early chapters teach budding roboticists how to create working models of robot hands and write pencil and paper computer programs, while later chapters show them how...

Presents the history of robotics, from the world's earliest mechanized robots to modern machines used in the home, in the military, and in space exploration.

"Robots are machines that follow a decision-making process when performing tasks. They are playing an increasing role in manufacturing, agriculture, medicine, mining, and aerospace, as well as in our everyday lives. Readers will learn how robotics engineers find new ways for robots to do work that would be dangerous, time-consuming, dull, or impossible for humans to perform. Real-life examples and a design challenge help students understand key concepts...