robotics

Photos and simple text describe how robots perform tasks such as making cars and flying planes.

Gives instructions for making toys resembling robots using materials found around the house.

Explores the role of advanced robotics in the way modern wars progress and considers whether removing humans from the battlefield will remove moral barriers to the act of killing. Details the politics, economics, and laws that surround warfare fought with robotics and features black-and-white photographs.

Argues that the continued development of robotic technology to the point where machines are able to make moral decisions is inevitable and discusses how we can imbue robots with a sense of right and wrong. Demonstrates the necessity of this course of action and outlines possible dangers and pitfalls.

Examines the union of minds and machines which will multiply our creativity. Describes the six epochs of physics and chemistry, biology and DNA, brains, technology, and the merger of human technology with human intelligence. Argues that "singularity is near." Also responds to his critics in several areas.

Contains step-by-step illustrated instructions to building a remote-controlled robot and includes one hundred detailed photographs of each stage of assembly, wiring diagrams, and parts list.

Discusses how scientists have used the wings of insects as patterns for flying robots.

Describes the usefulness of robots in medicine and scientific research and discusses examples, including robotic nurses, robotic surgery, and artificial intelligence research, as well as robot development and programming.