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Hubots : real-world robots inspired by humans
Title:
Hubots : real-world robots inspired by humans
Author:
Becker, Helaine, author.
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Toronto, ON : Kids Can Press, [2018]

©2018
Physical Description:
32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Summary:
"Robots that look, act and think like humans are no longer the stuff of science fiction - they actually exist in the real world! Hubots explores the characteristics of 10 human-like robots, examines the challenges of integrating them into society and offers a sneak peek at the next generation."--Page [4] of cover.
Language:
English
Contents:
Human...or humanoid? -- Splash! (SAFFiR) -- Morph! (Hubo) -- Kick! (NimbRo-OP) -- Ka-pow! (Atlas Unplugged) -- Blast off! (Valkyrie) -- Welcome to the uncanny valley -- Feel! (Pepper) -- Charm! (iCub) -- Sing! (Myon) -- Flex! (Cronos 2) -- Think! (ECCE 3) -- A closer look -- Futurebots round-up.
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ISBN:
9781771387859
Format :
Book