A robot world
In today's wired world, robots are everywhere, from movies, in space, as part of computer games--maybe even walking among us. This is a look at their rise: how they've developed over time, from early sketches to terrifying battlebots and factory operatives, to the latest AIs running free f...
| Main Author: | Gifford, Clive (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Hauppauge, New York :
Barron's,
[2018]
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| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
In today's wired world, robots are everywhere, from movies, in space, as part of computer games--maybe even walking among us. This is a look at their rise: how they've developed over time, from early sketches to terrifying battlebots and factory operatives, to the latest AIs running free from their workshops. Presented chronologically, this robot history explores landmark robots that have captured the imagination, including creations from popular culture. |
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| Item Description: |
Originally published: London : Franklin Watts, 2017. "Discover amazing robots and thier robotic powers"--Cover. |
| Physical Description: |
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm |
| Audience: |
Ages 9+. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (page 63) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781438050409 1438050402 |
| Author Notes: |
Clive Gifford is a highly experienced journalist and author with over 170 books published and more than 800 features and stories written for adults and children. Clive is an unique author who likes to work in both fiction and non-fiction. Perhaps this reflects his unusual life which, so far, has seen him travel to over 70 countries, be held hostage in Colombia, go parachuting, coach several sports and run a computer games company. His title,The Official Rugby World Cup 2015 Fact File, made The New Zealand Best Seller List. (Bowker Author Biography) |