Robotics
Explore the fascinating world of robotics, a key technology shaping our modern lives. This "Very Short Introduction" delves into the successes and challenges of robotics, from its established role in manufacturing and warehouse automation to its emerging applications in homes, hospitals, and even planetary exploration. Discover how robots are designed to imitate life and understand the intricate parts that define their functionality and intelligence. This book provides a clear and concise overview of robotic developments, their scientific importance, and their impact on everyday life. Written by Professor Alan Winfield, a leading expert from the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, this book is part of Oxford University Press's highly acclaimed "Very Short Introductions" series, offering essential knowledge in a compact and accessible format. Key aspects covered include: - The evolution of robotics from industrial automation to domestic and exploratory uses. - The concept of robots as imitations of life and the components of their intelligence. - The successes and past predictions for robots in society. - Future trends in robotic research and practical applications. Summary: Oxford University Press Paperback Robotics: A Very Short Introduction by Alan Winfield, ISBN 9780199695980, English version, released 27/09/2012.
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Robotics
Explore the fascinating world of robotics, a key technology shaping our modern lives. This "Very Short Introduction" delves into the successes and challenges of robotics, from its established role in manufacturing and warehouse automation to its emerging applications in homes, hospitals, and even planetary exploration. Discover how robots are designed to imitate life and understand the intricate parts that define their functionality and intelligence. This book provides a clear and concise overview of robotic developments, their scientific importance, and their impact on everyday life. Written by Professor Alan Winfield, a leading expert from the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, this book is part of Oxford University Press's highly acclaimed "Very Short Introductions" series, offering essential knowledge in a compact and accessible format. Key aspects covered include: - The evolution of robotics from industrial automation to domestic and exploratory uses. - The concept of robots as imitations of life and the components of their intelligence. - The successes and past predictions for robots in society. - Future trends in robotic research and practical applications. Summary: Oxford University Press Paperback Robotics: A Very Short Introduction by Alan Winfield, ISBN 9780199695980, English version, released 27/09/2012.
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Explore the fascinating world of robotics, a key technology shaping our modern lives. This "Very Short Introduction" delves into the successes and challenges of robotics, from its established role in manufacturing and warehouse automation to its emerging applications in homes, hospitals, and even planetary exploration. Discover how robots are designed to imitate life and understand the intricate parts that define their functionality and intelligence. This book provides a clear and concise overview of robotic developments, their scientific importance, and their impact on everyday life. Written by Professor Alan Winfield, a leading expert from the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, this book is part of Oxford University Press's highly acclaimed "Very Short Introductions" series, offering essential knowledge in a compact and accessible format. Key aspects covered include: - The evolution of robotics from industrial automation to domestic and exploratory uses. - The concept of robots as imitations of life and the components of their intelligence. - The successes and past predictions for robots in society. - Future trends in robotic research and practical applications. Summary: Oxford University Press Paperback Robotics: A Very Short Introduction by Alan Winfield, ISBN 9780199695980, English version, released 27/09/2012.
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