Description
From friendly helpers to factory workhorses, this accessible guide explores what robots are, how they work, and why they matter in everyday life. Through clear explanations and engaging examples, it introduces the core ideas behind robotics—sensing, thinking, and acting—while showing how design choices shape a robot’s abilities and limitations. Readers will discover the real-world applications of robots in fields like healthcare, manufacturing, and exploration, along with the questions these technologies raise about safety, ethics, and the future of human-machine collaboration. Written in a welcoming, educational style, this book makes complex concepts approachable for curious readers eager to understand the machines shaping tomorrow.
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paperback
Accord Pub.
Published Jan 1, 2010
ISBN: 9780740797255
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First Published
2010
Language
eng
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