space robotics

Examines robots that are used in space, including ones that help the astronauts, explore Mars, and fly to other planets.

Looks at robotic space exploration, starting with NASA's introduction of the Discovery program in 1992, the Genesis mission, and Curiosity which is exploring if Mars can support life.

Explores the world of robotics, focusing on space robots, looking at the work done by satellites, rovers, and space station robots, and discussing possible future developments, including flying, self-transforming, and fish-like robots, as well as the humanoid robonaut, and other robots designed specifically for space exploration.

Traces the history of the space race and the technology behind the use of robot explorers to examine the surface of Mars and other places in the solar system where humans have not yet been able to travel.

"Describes various robots and robotic probes used to study space and explore extraterrestrial bodies"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses how robots are used to explore planets and other bodies in space, advances in space robotics, and what can be learned from the data robots gather.

Explains different types of space robots and their uses.

Provides details about robots used for exploring on the Moon, on Mars, in the outer solar system, and at the International Space Station.