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Robotics in the real world

2016
Takes a look at the current state and future of the field of robotics, emphasizing that robots are already playing an important role in making our lives easier.

Building robots

robotic engineers
2016
Discusses the history of robots, robotic engineering, uses for robots, and what to do to prepare for a career as a robotic engineer.

Understanding coding with Lego Mindstorms

2016
Introduction to essential coding terms & concepts, including graphical user interface (GUI) & robotics using Lego Mindstorms.

Getting to know Lego Mindstorms

2015
A guide to building and programming projects using the LEGO Mindstorms toys.

Exploring distant worlds as a space robot engineer

2016
Huddled in tense silence, a team of scientists watches a bank of flickering screens. Years of design and engineering work, tests, failures, redesigns, and successes are bound up in this moment. Finally, a grainy picture appears on the screens. Cheers erupt as the men and women realize their robot has landed safely on Mars! Get to Work with Science and Technology is a fascinating new series that introduces readers to the real-life applications of STEM subjects. In Exploring Distant Worlds as a Space Robot Engineer, readers will meet the scientists who design and build robots, send them into space, and even drive the rovers that are exploring Mars today. Told in a lively narrative style, this book includes firsthand accounts of life as a space scientist and robotics engineer, dramatic anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes photos. Readers will also get the chance to try out their robot designing skills with activities that are perfect for science fair projects.

Robot universe

legendary automatons and androids from the ancient world to the distant future
2015
In the not too distant future, mankind faces the possibility of being overthrown by its own creations. Ana Matronic presents 100 of the most legendary robots and what makes them iconic--their creators, purpose, design and why their existence has shaken, or in some cases, comforted us.

Popular mechanics robots

a new age of bionics, drones & artificial intelligence
2015
Explores robots and robotics in daily life, in the city, the skies, the military, medicine and space.

Our robots, ourselves

robotics and the myths of autonomy
2015
"Offers a...behind-the-scenes look at the cutting edge of robotics today, debunking commonly held myths and exploring the...changing relationships between humans and machines"--Provided by publisher.

Basic robot building with Lego Mindstorms Nxt 2.0

2013
A guide to building robots with Lego Mindstorms Nxt 2.0.

Machines of loving grace

the quest for common ground between humans and robots
2015
Discusses the future of robotics and how it will change human life.

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