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13) A robot world
Author
Series
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"In today's wired world, robots are everywhere, from movies, in space, as part of computer games--maybe even walking among us. This is a look at their rise: how they've developed over time, from early sketches to terrifying battlebots and factory operatives, to the latest AIs running free from their workshops. Presented chronologically, this robot history explores landmark robots that have captured the imagination, including creations from popular...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Pub.'s Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
This book introduces robotics competitions that involve robots competing against one another, performing designated tasks to win a prize and explains that competitions are won by simple ideas that work and by skills that go beyond engineering and science such as teamwork and ability for testing.
15) Animal robots
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Investigate robots that mimic animal behaviors with leveled text, infographics, and dynamic photos"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Makerspaces are community workspaces where people can build projects, and Lego Mindstorms is among the most cutting-edge technologies used. Lego Mindstorms are software-hardware kits that allow virtually anyone to build programmable robots. Best of all, these robots are built out of Legos, feeding into any young persons childlike sensibilities. Lego Mindstorms also taps into curriculum-based STEM learning by teaching students the science, technology,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"This title shows readers how to build robots they can really power and move, such as a robotic hand, desktop robot, and many more. Easy-to-follow instructions, handy template, dynamic photographs, and easily accessible materials make these projects challenging, fun, and highly rewarding!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
One of the most hands-on and exciting hobbies and extracurricular activities for students interested in STEM is participating in robotics competitions. This book, newly updated to reflect the latest advances in amateur and professional robotics, including the exploding popularity of the Maker movement, gives readers all they need to enter this competitive and dynamic field. More importantly, readers learn the basics of how to build prize-winning robots,...
Author
Publisher
Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"If you could build a robot BFF, what would it do? Would it help you play tricks and pull pranks? With [this book], young makers will use the makerspace tools to learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and collaborate with others as they create their robot"--Publisher marketing.
