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Robots

Explore the World of Robotics and AI
By Neon Squid and Dr Henny Admoni
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!... Read More
Format: Hardback
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The future is here. Explore the world of robots and artificial intelligence in this kids’ STEM book by robotics professor Dr Henny Admoni.

Neon Squid creates beautiful nonfiction books for inquisitive kids (and kids at heart).

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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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  • Robots
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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,...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

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

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dr Henny Admoni Neon Squid Series: Myth Busters

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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