Looks at different types of robots that are used to explore space where scientists cannot yet go, and discusses the kinds of work they do, the humans that control them, and possible future developments.

"Describes a variety of robot competitions held in the United States and around the world"-- Provided by publisher.

Presents a history of robotics, from the earliest automatons used by the ancient Greeks to today's social and military robots.

An assessment of the revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence and robotics traces how technology arrived at this point and how artificial life, machine consciousness, extreme prosperity, and technological warfare will be hotly debated issues of the near future. "A great turning point in the history of our species is at hand. AI and robotics are poised to redefine what it means to be human. So ... what exactly does that mean for you? In...

On an island nation in the Indian Ocean, the explorers venture through a vast underwater world and take part in a friendly robotics competition. But the tides of good fortune change quickly. Suddenly, Team Cousteau jumps into action to rescue a faculty member from the brink of death. Meanwhile, the team follows the Cruz's mother's clues to a magnificent tomb and center of spirituality precariously perched on the side of a cliff. There, Cruz is confronted...

"The MIT Media Lab researcher and robot ethicist offers an optimistic look at our future with robots based on our historical relationships with animals"-- Provided by publisher.

"Describes various robots and robotic probes used to study space and explore extraterrestrial bodies"--Provided by publisher.