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Robots
Explore the World of Robotics and AI
Series: Myth Busters
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The future is here. Robots are no longer just the preserve of science fiction! Readers will hang out in a factory with a pizza-making robot, blast into the past to meet the robot statues in ancient Egyptian temples, and encounter the slithering robot inspired by snakes!...
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The future is here. Robots are no longer just the preserve of science fiction!
Readers will hang out in a factory with a pizza-making robot, blast into the past to meet the robot statues in ancient Egyptian temples, and encounter the slithering robot inspired by snakes!
With beautiful illustrations by Amy Grimes, this children's book explains what artificial intelligence is, how robots are made, and how we can use machines in all sorts of amazing ways, from driverless cars to robots who can help in disaster zones.
Discover the wonders of robotics with Robots by Neon Squid and Dr Henny Admoni.
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The future is here. Robots are no longer just the preserve of science fiction! Readers will hang out in a factory with a pizza-making robot, blast into the past to meet the robot statues in ancient Egyptian temples, and encounter the slithering robot inspired by snakes! With beautiful illustrations by Amy Grimes, this children's book explains what artificial intelligence is,...Hardback$1700Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781838993429
Publisher: Priddy Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 17 October 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Neon Squid
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Amy Grimes
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 223.0mm
Height: 283.0mm
Weight: 620g
Pages: 80
About the Author
Henny Admoni is an Assistant Professor in the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research focuses on developing intelligent, autonomous robots that help humans on complex tasks like eating a meal or learning a new skill.
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