Have you ever wanted to build and program a robot? An important first step is understanding how they work. Using accessible language and dynamic images, this book explains what robots fundamentally are and what they can do. Readers will also learn about many different types of robots and how they are being implemented in everyday life, including industrial robots, surgical robots, educational robots, and more. Students will gain a holistic understanding...

Describes how robots were developed, how they work, and what functions they can perform, especially with the addition of artificial intelligence.

Presents a collection of essays from Scientific American on the advances made in robotics and what future robots may do.