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Overview

WHAT'S THAT STIRRING AND WHIRRING? Robots have left the lab and are on the move, discovering sunken treasure, traveling deep into space, and venturing inside raging infernos. Read about the real-life robots that are mowing our lawns, spying on us, saving lives, and doing what humans cannot -- dealing with deadly poisons and explosive devices But that's not all. You'll learn about what might be in store with advances in artificial intelligence, robots that are learning to mimic human emotions, and even half-human, half-robot cyborgs. Could a robot rebellion occur in the future? Will nanorobots be so small that a thousand of them could hide behind a pinhead? From giant car-crushing machines to the latest microbots working inside the human body, this is the complete guide to the exciting world of robotics.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781416964148
  • ISBN-10: 1416964142
  • Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
  • Publish Date: June 2008
  • Dimensions: 9.79 x 12.15 x 0.87 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.02 pounds
  • Page Count: 32
  • Reading Level: Ages 8-14

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