Robots - A Reference Handbook

Robots: A Reference Handbook differs from most other books on robotics in the variety of resources that it provides to readers of all ages. Robots: A Reference Handbook teaches readers about a wide variety of robots. It opens with a history of robotics, dating to ancient Greece and Rome, at which time an impressive array of automata were invented for entertainment, religious, and instructional purposes. It follows the development of automata and robots in ancient China and the Islamic world, through to Western Civilization in the present day. Subsequent chapters describe the wide array of applications to which robots are put today and discuss the technical, social, political, ethical, and economic issues created by their increasing use. Additionally, a number of essays by interested individuals highlight various aspects of robotics development. The remaining chapters of the book provide resources that will assist readers in learning more about the topic of robotics.

About the author

David E. Newton is the author of more than 400 textbooks, encyclopedias, workbooks, and other educational materials, primarily in the field of science and math.

Product details

• Authors: David Newton, David E Newton, David E. Newton, Newton David E.
• Publisher: Abc Clio Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2018
• EAN: 9781440858611
• ISBN: 978-1-4408-5861-1
• No. of pages: 360
• Series: Contemporary World Issues (Har; Contemporary World Issues (Har; Contemporary World Issues
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; Robotics, SCIENCE / Biotechnology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Robotics, MEDICAL / Surgery / Laparoscopic & Robotic