History of robots -- Robots -- Parts of a robot -- Robotic arm -- Types of robots -- Industrial robots -- Military robots -- Robots in medicine -- Space robots -- Domestic robots 1 -- Domestic robots 2 -- Entertainment robots -- Humanoid robot -- Popular humanoids -- World's most advanced humanoids -- Miniature robots -- Specialized robots -- Nanorobotics.
Summary:
"As soon as the word robot is heard, an image of a humanlike machine comes to mind. The beginning of the concept of robotics took place in the writings of several authors. Several movies such as Star Wars, The Terminator, Star Trek films, and I, Robot have further strengthened the idea of robots being used by humans. It was later that scientists and computer engineers began working toward making this concept a reality. After several designs and tests, robots have been put to use in the twentieth-century. Nowadays, robots are widely used in the fields of medicine, the military, in space exploration, and for domestic purposes. They have proven to be of great help to human beings. To date, great advances have been made in the field of robotics. Still, more intense research is going on in the fields of robotics and nanorobotics"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.