Robot Brains (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780778729006)

For decades, scientists have been working on developing machines that think. Long the subject of science fiction novels and movies, Robot Brains takes an intriguing look at what robotic research has developed so far, including computers that play chess and robotic pets. Find out what other supercomputers are being developed by scientists who hope to create machines that can help humans live better lives. Highlights include - robots used to help people breathe and walk - combining robotic parts with human tissue - artificial limbs that are robotic - robotic enhancements and robotic surgery - robots that adapt to their environment and can think their way around problems

Author: David Jefferis
ISBN-10: 0778729001
ISBN-13: 9780778729006
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2006
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 10.98h x 8.26w x 0.13d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 111864 / Robot Brains


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 09/01/2007 pg. 217