Robots - Hardcover

Gifford, Clive

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1844420396 ISBN 13: 9781844420391

Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

As we enter the digital age, advances in technology are turning robots that were once pure fantasy into real artificial beings that can walk, run and talk like human beings. As a result, children's fascination with robotics has never been greater. "Robots" vividly portrays and illustrates the complete spectrum of robotics, from the earliest design sketches and concepts by pioneers like Leonardo da Vinci through to the high-tech humanoid robots of today and beyond. It explains how robots work and uncovers the mysteries and wonders of robot technology used in industry, medicine, space and in the home.Lively text, sumptuous illustrations and gives valuable information on cutting-edge robot toys and explores robots in fantasy and film. Special items include: cover that opens to reveal flashing lights on robot, a pop-up nanobot, a booklet on making a simple robot, a Peelablea layered illustration showing the fascinating inside workings of a robot, a pull-the-tab to move a robot arm, a pouch with cards featuring cyborgs in fiction, and, a turn the wheel to change the expression on a robot face; on other side, to show different robot movies.

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As we enter the digital age, advances in technology are turning robots that were once fantasy into artificial beings that can walk, run and talk like human beings. This work describes and illustrates the spectrum of robotics, from the earliest design sketches and concepts by pioneers like Leonardo da Vinci through to the high-tech humanoid robots. 32 page hardcover book looking at the amazing abilities of robots. Interactive pages with pulls and flip ups

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Edition details

• Publisher: Carlton Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1844420396
• ISBN 13: 9781844420391
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32