Product Description
Take a detailed look at the fascinating world of robots - from the earliest single-task machines to the advanced intelligence of robots with feelings. Young readers will be amazed to learn all that robots can do: perform delicate surgical operations, clean city sewers, work as museum tour guides, or even battle each other in combat. Find out how humans have created these mechanical minds and bodies.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 5 reviews)

Great History Reference by Harley Rider (Philadelphia, Pa.)

5 Stars
May 25, 2009
This book is a great reference book for beginners collecting robots or interested in robots.Very brief but helpful information on robots. We enjoy going back & forth to refer to old & new designs.

A great introduction to ROBOTICS by Felicia DiBernardo

5 Stars
August 10, 2005
This might be the most informative guide to the amazing world of robotics! The author, Roger Bridgman, stays true to form with the design and layout of the DK Eyewitness Book Series by challenging young readers, ages 9 to 12, to "SEE, LEARN, & DISCOVER" the stories that provide an "eyewitness" account of how robots are changing our world. The content and layout are reminiscent to popular encyclopedia series, except this series engages the reader to think outside the box. The bits of information may seem trivial at first glance, but upon further reading, children will find there is more than meets-the-eye. This is a great book which will serve as a stepping stone for young children who want a well rounded account of robotics from yesterday, today and tomorrow. The illustrations and photographs are credited to multiple sources - all of which enhance this books educational value. Kids who are visual learners will appreciate the realistic photos and diagrams which work nicely with the text and page layout. Professor Hsosheng Hu, at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Essex, was consulted before this book was published. The authority and knowledge of Professor Hsosheng Hu is a major advantage point for this series.

Great book for kids and adults who love Robots! by April Musgrove (Beavercreek, OR United States)

5 Stars
August 10, 2005
First of all DK Eyewitness books are wonderful, beautiful pictures and just enough info for the beginner, makes these books my first choice all the time. I bought this book for my son and daughter along with a robot erector set so they could dabble a bit in robotics. My son has been collecting robots since he was young, the old tin wind up sort, he is hoping for Robosapien this Christmas. This book will give him more info on robotics, a science that is really growing.

A no no by PioneerBoy (USA)

1 Stars
December 10, 2004
Yikes, yeah this is strictly children only, and I don't really know that even they would learn a lot from this one... You'll find more information in 5 minutes on the internet than you will get out of this book, petiod.

Beware! This REALLY IS a childrens book!! by FX Whizz (UK)

5 Stars
November 19, 2004
If you want to explain the concept of robots to children, this is a good book. If you want to know anything on the subject as a teenager or an adult, there are better books out there showing better robots. I suppose that's not really a problem as this is clearly listed as a kiddies book, but look elsewhere on Amazon for truly informative books on the subject, as anyone over the age of 10 won't find what they're looking for here.

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