Robot innovations

Robotic aircraft soar over battlefields, robotic ground vehicles disarm bombs, and robotic submarines search for underwater threats. Military Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon.

Today, robots are hard at work in hospitals around the world. Some simply help comfort patients or dispense medicine, while others are helping surgeons with complex operations. Medical Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon.

"After disasters, robots can help save lives. They search for survivors from the air, climb through piles of rubble, and help human rescue workers stay safe. [This book] introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history of hobby and competition robots, such as racing drones, and those amateur hobbyists develop to take to competitions. Discusses the history of robotics, noting important milestones in hobby and competition robotics, and the challenges inherit to the process. Includes critical thinking questions, a glossary, sources for further information, and an index.