Robot workers

Describes the tasks that are currently undertaken by robots and discusses possible future uses of robots.

Main Author: Jefferis, David.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2007.
Series: Robozones
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Table of Contents:
  • March of the machines: how robots have advanced into the world
  • Anatomy of an arm: the key feature for most industrial robots
  • Precision workers: robots that can work more accurately than human hands
  • Millions of robots: the number of factory robots increases every year
  • Down on the farm: now robots are moving into food production
  • Robots in store: going shopping the robotic way
  • Domestic robots: robotic gadgets are taking over the chores
  • Intelligent homes: our living environments are becoming eco-friendly robozones
  • Robots everywhere: robots in the world of leisure, education, and more
  • Life savers: robots that help save lives in hospitals
  • Dangerbots: these robots go into environments that are too deadly for humans
  • Things to come?: next steps in robot technology reference
  • Time track: the story of robot workers
  • Glossary robot terms explained
  • Index.