Robots: From Everyday to Out of This World

Robots: they might be big or small. They might be toys or parts of a game. Or they might work-to assemble cars, explore Mars, roam oceans, or assist surgeons. In fact, any job that is too dangerous, dirty, or repetitive for a human may be just right for a robot! This informative book traces the history of the robot back to Leonardo da Vinci's late-fifteenth-century mechanical lion, describes the basic parts from which robots are built, explains various situations in which robots might be used, and talks about the future of robotics. Glossary. Index. Full-color illustrations and photographs.