Author: Jordan D. Brown
Publisher: Joseph Henry Press
ISBN: 9780309095563
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Cynthia Breazeal is a creature creator. Armed with electronic gadgets, software programs, and her endless imagination, she creates lifelike machines that can respond to the world around them. Cynthia Breazeal is a roboticist, a scientist who designs, builds, and experiments with robots. As a child, she relied on movies to see robots in action. Now robots are part of her daily life at the MIT Media Lab. There, she and her students use their computer science and engineering skills to work on marvels like Leonardo, a robot that interacts with people in ways that seem almost human. Cynthia's other world-famous projects include Kismet, an emotionally intelligent robot that smiles, frowns, and babbles like a baby. Why create robots like these? Cynthia can picture a future where sociable robots exist to benefit people. She works hard every day to turn that dream into a reality. Firsthand accounts from Cynthia and from those who know her best combine to tell the inspiring story of a curious, sports-loving girl who went on to become a worldclass roboticist. Robo World is also a Captivating story of high-tech invention where the stuff of science fiction becomes real in today's labs.
Robo World:
Author: Jordan D. Brown
Publisher: Joseph Henry Press
ISBN: 9780309095563
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Cynthia Breazeal is a creature creator. Armed with electronic gadgets, software programs, and her endless imagination, she creates lifelike machines that can respond to the world around them. Cynthia Breazeal is a roboticist, a scientist who designs, builds, and experiments with robots. As a child, she relied on movies to see robots in action. Now robots are part of her daily life at the MIT Media Lab. There, she and her students use their computer science and engineering skills to work on marvels like Leonardo, a robot that interacts with people in ways that seem almost human. Cynthia's other world-famous projects include Kismet, an emotionally intelligent robot that smiles, frowns, and babbles like a baby. Why create robots like these? Cynthia can picture a future where sociable robots exist to benefit people. She works hard every day to turn that dream into a reality. Firsthand accounts from Cynthia and from those who know her best combine to tell the inspiring story of a curious, sports-loving girl who went on to become a worldclass roboticist. Robo World is also a Captivating story of high-tech invention where the stuff of science fiction becomes real in today's labs.
Publisher: Joseph Henry Press
ISBN: 9780309095563
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Cynthia Breazeal is a creature creator. Armed with electronic gadgets, software programs, and her endless imagination, she creates lifelike machines that can respond to the world around them. Cynthia Breazeal is a roboticist, a scientist who designs, builds, and experiments with robots. As a child, she relied on movies to see robots in action. Now robots are part of her daily life at the MIT Media Lab. There, she and her students use their computer science and engineering skills to work on marvels like Leonardo, a robot that interacts with people in ways that seem almost human. Cynthia's other world-famous projects include Kismet, an emotionally intelligent robot that smiles, frowns, and babbles like a baby. Why create robots like these? Cynthia can picture a future where sociable robots exist to benefit people. She works hard every day to turn that dream into a reality. Firsthand accounts from Cynthia and from those who know her best combine to tell the inspiring story of a curious, sports-loving girl who went on to become a worldclass roboticist. Robo World is also a Captivating story of high-tech invention where the stuff of science fiction becomes real in today's labs.
Mega Robo Bros
Author: Neill Cameron
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338185969
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
A ridiculously fun, action-packed graphic novel about two robot brothers who take turns saving the world of the future... when they're not fighting each other or being grounded by their parents! London! The future!Alex and Freddy are just like any other brothers. They squabble. They drive their parents crazy. There's only one difference...They're the most powerful robots on Earth!But Alex and Freddy will soon discover that they're not the only super-powered robots around. For an evil robotic mind is making sinister plans, and their lives won't stay peaceful for much longer...
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338185969
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
A ridiculously fun, action-packed graphic novel about two robot brothers who take turns saving the world of the future... when they're not fighting each other or being grounded by their parents! London! The future!Alex and Freddy are just like any other brothers. They squabble. They drive their parents crazy. There's only one difference...They're the most powerful robots on Earth!But Alex and Freddy will soon discover that they're not the only super-powered robots around. For an evil robotic mind is making sinister plans, and their lives won't stay peaceful for much longer...
Adventurous Journeys & Tales
Author: Ayan Roychaudhuri
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Have you ever loved adventures? If yes, this book tells you about what you need to get that feeling! Like for instance what if you are traveling in the middle of the sea and you hit an iceberg or a lightning strikes your ship! What would you do? This book goes from getting lost in the middle of a jungle to getting stranded in an abandoned place and many more life changing experiences occurring for the children! Keep reading to find out what happens and how do they handle or control that particular situation! To experience this fun, excitement, heart break, melancholic and fantabulous situations, read this book to discover more about it!
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Have you ever loved adventures? If yes, this book tells you about what you need to get that feeling! Like for instance what if you are traveling in the middle of the sea and you hit an iceberg or a lightning strikes your ship! What would you do? This book goes from getting lost in the middle of a jungle to getting stranded in an abandoned place and many more life changing experiences occurring for the children! Keep reading to find out what happens and how do they handle or control that particular situation! To experience this fun, excitement, heart break, melancholic and fantabulous situations, read this book to discover more about it!
Robo Sapiens
Author: Peter Menzel
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 9780262632454
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Information about intelligent robots and their makers, including photographis, interviews, behind-the-scenes information and technical date about machines that is easy to understand.
Publisher: MIT Press
ISBN: 9780262632454
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Information about intelligent robots and their makers, including photographis, interviews, behind-the-scenes information and technical date about machines that is easy to understand.
Anime Classics Zettai!
Author: Brian Camp
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
ISBN: 1611725194
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
For anime connoisseurs, beginners, and the curious, the best of the best!
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
ISBN: 1611725194
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
For anime connoisseurs, beginners, and the curious, the best of the best!
Robopocalypse
Author: Daniel H. Wilson
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307740803
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • This terrifying tale of humanity’s desperate stand against a robot uprising is the most entertaining sci-fi thriller in years. • “Terrific, page-turning fun.” —Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly Not far into our future, the dazzling technology that runs our world turns against us. Controlled by a childlike—yet massively powerful—artificial intelligence known as Archos, the global network of machines on which our world has grown dependent suddenly becomes an implacable, deadly foe. At Zero Hour—the moment the robots attack—the human race is almost annihilated, but as its scattered remnants regroup, humanity for the first time unites in a determined effort to fight back. This is the oral history of that conflict, told by an international cast of survivors who experienced this long and bloody confrontation with the machines. Brilliantly conceived and amazingly detailed, Robopocalypse is an action-packed epic with chilling implications about the real technology that surrounds us.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307740803
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • This terrifying tale of humanity’s desperate stand against a robot uprising is the most entertaining sci-fi thriller in years. • “Terrific, page-turning fun.” —Stephen King, Entertainment Weekly Not far into our future, the dazzling technology that runs our world turns against us. Controlled by a childlike—yet massively powerful—artificial intelligence known as Archos, the global network of machines on which our world has grown dependent suddenly becomes an implacable, deadly foe. At Zero Hour—the moment the robots attack—the human race is almost annihilated, but as its scattered remnants regroup, humanity for the first time unites in a determined effort to fight back. This is the oral history of that conflict, told by an international cast of survivors who experienced this long and bloody confrontation with the machines. Brilliantly conceived and amazingly detailed, Robopocalypse is an action-packed epic with chilling implications about the real technology that surrounds us.
100 Anime
Author: Philip Brophy
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1838713956
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
An exploration of the wonderfully complex and beautifully disorienting world of Japanese animation - anime. Provides an overview of the importance of the anime industry in Japan by analysing 100 of its most important and influential productions. An ideal introduction to a fascinating genre.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1838713956
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
An exploration of the wonderfully complex and beautifully disorienting world of Japanese animation - anime. Provides an overview of the importance of the anime industry in Japan by analysing 100 of its most important and influential productions. An ideal introduction to a fascinating genre.
Nexi Robot, The
Author: Toney Allman
Publisher: Norwood House Press
ISBN: 1599533421
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Nexi is one of a team of four small humanoid robots that have mobility, dexterity and "social" communication skills. Every great invention begins with a great idea! Read all the books in this series and learn about the history and impact of some of the most fascinating innovations and inventions of our time. Explore the idea�s early stages of development, problems encountered along the way, and how each great idea has influenced our lives. From popular culture and the environment to life-saving machines, learn about the ideas, people, and technologies that made it all happen. This series correlates with The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) curriculum initiative.
Publisher: Norwood House Press
ISBN: 1599533421
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Nexi is one of a team of four small humanoid robots that have mobility, dexterity and "social" communication skills. Every great invention begins with a great idea! Read all the books in this series and learn about the history and impact of some of the most fascinating innovations and inventions of our time. Explore the idea�s early stages of development, problems encountered along the way, and how each great idea has influenced our lives. From popular culture and the environment to life-saving machines, learn about the ideas, people, and technologies that made it all happen. This series correlates with The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (S.T.E.M.) curriculum initiative.
Artificial Intelligence
Author: Stephanie Sammartino McPherson
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN: 1512418269
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
"Artificial intelligence promises to make our lives easier and better. Learn about the accelerated pace of technology as things that were once science fiction become science fact"--
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN: 1512418269
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
"Artificial intelligence promises to make our lives easier and better. Learn about the accelerated pace of technology as things that were once science fiction become science fact"--
Robo Sapiens Japanicus
Author: Jennifer Robertson
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520283198
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Japan is arguably the first postindustrial society to embrace the prospect of human-robot coexistence. Over the past decade, Japanese humanoid robots designed for use in homes, hospitals, offices, and schools have become celebrated in mass and social media throughout the world. In Robo sapiens japanicus, Jennifer Robertson casts a critical eye on press releases and public relations videos that misrepresent robots as being as versatile and agile as their science fiction counterparts. An ethnography and sociocultural history of governmental and academic discourse of human-robot relations in Japan, this book explores how actual robots—humanoids, androids, and animaloids—are “imagineered” in ways that reinforce the conventional sex/gender system and political-economic status quo. In addition, Robertson interrogates the notion of human exceptionalism as she considers whether “civil rights” should be granted to robots. Similarly, she juxtaposes how robots and robotic exoskeletons reinforce a conception of the “normal” body with a deconstruction of the much-invoked Theory of the Uncanny Valley.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520283198
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Japan is arguably the first postindustrial society to embrace the prospect of human-robot coexistence. Over the past decade, Japanese humanoid robots designed for use in homes, hospitals, offices, and schools have become celebrated in mass and social media throughout the world. In Robo sapiens japanicus, Jennifer Robertson casts a critical eye on press releases and public relations videos that misrepresent robots as being as versatile and agile as their science fiction counterparts. An ethnography and sociocultural history of governmental and academic discourse of human-robot relations in Japan, this book explores how actual robots—humanoids, androids, and animaloids—are “imagineered” in ways that reinforce the conventional sex/gender system and political-economic status quo. In addition, Robertson interrogates the notion of human exceptionalism as she considers whether “civil rights” should be granted to robots. Similarly, she juxtaposes how robots and robotic exoskeletons reinforce a conception of the “normal” body with a deconstruction of the much-invoked Theory of the Uncanny Valley.