Publisher's Synopsis
More and more we see amazing, humanlike robots in the news. For those who have wanted to build and program a robot, an important first step is understanding how they work. Using accessible language and dynamic images, this exciting book explains what robots are fundamentally as well as what they can do. Readers will discover the many different types of robots and how they are being used in everyday life, including industrial robots, surgical robots, educational robots, and more. Young roboticists will gain an understanding of robots' technological evolution spanning from a century ago to modern day.
