Bibliograph

Building better robots, by Angie Smibert

Type

Label

Building better robots, by Angie Smibert

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 4 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Building better robots

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

942744963

Responsibility statement

by Angie Smibert

Series statement

Science frontiers

Summary

"Building Better Robots offers a cutting-edge, comprehensive look at one of science's biggest challenges. Includes a look at the history of the topic, recent breakthroughs, key facts to consider, and questions that remain unanswered."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Humans have long dreamed of creating robots -- Da Vinci provides steady hand -- Bionic limbs help people move naturally again -- Paralyzed woman runs marathon with robot's help -- R2 takes a giant leap for robo-kind -- Rovers go where no person has gone -- Nature inspires roboticists -- Robot swarm uses teamwork to do big things -- Drones take to the skies -- Hubo wins robotics challenge -- Modular robots shape shift -- Social robot cracks jokes

Target audience

juvenile

Classification