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1) Robotics: discover the science & technology of the future with 20 projects

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"This fun and educational introduction to the exciting field of robotics the science of designing, building, and operating robots gives kids the basic tools for creating their own robots using ordinary craft materials and parts salvaged from recycled toys and other household devices. Early chapters teach budding roboticists how to create working models of robot hands and write pencil and paper computer programs, while later chapters show them how...

2) Exploring space robots

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How can robots help us explore space? A probe called New Horizons is zooming through the outer solar system. It's headed to Pluto. It and other space robots can go where people cannot survive. In this book, you'll learn how robots can work as our eyes, ears, and hands in space.

3) Space robots

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Noll, Elizabeth

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"Engaging images accompany information about space robots. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.

4) Artificial intelligence: robotics and machine evolution

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Jefferis, David

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An introduction to the past, present, and future of artificial intelligence and robotics, discussing early science fiction predictions, the dawn of AI, and today's use of robots in factories and space exploration.

5) Robots

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Profiles current robotics technologies while outlining near-future innovations, explaining the components that make up a robot, six primary robot types, and the ways in which robots are helping our world.

6) Flying robots

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Noll, Elizabeth

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"Engaging images accompany information about flying robots. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.

7) How robots work

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"Explains how and where robots work today, as well as discusses new and developing advances in robotics"--Provided by publisher.

8) Factory robots

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Noll, Elizabeth

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"Engaging images accompany information about factory robots. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.

9) Ramblin' robots: building a breed of mechanical beasts

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Wickelgren, Ingrid

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Examines the evolution of robotics and the efforts of scientists to develop robots with the abilities of various animals.

10) FIRST robotics

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Gilby, Nancy Benovich

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"Makers of all ages are using LEGO bricks to create robots. In this book, students learn more about this recent innovation through detailed explanations built to foster creativity and critical thinking. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information."-- Provided by publisher....

11) Rockin' Robots!

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"What exactly is a robot? How do they talk and move? And what does it take to build one?"

12) Robots and drones: past, present, and future

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Scott, Mairghread

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Presents the history of robotics, from the world's earliest mechanized robots to modern machines used in the home, in the military, and in space exploration.

13) Robot sumo

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"Robot sumo matches end when one robot pushes the other out of the ring. Learn about the robots, explore the tactics, and meet the pilots and programmers who make robot sumo a high-tech contact sport"-- Provided by publisher.

14) Remote systems control engineer

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A guide to what a remote systems control engineer does and how to become one.

15) The robotics club: teaming up to build robots

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Discusses how to start a robotics club, from finding members to building a website and running a meeting, and provides such suggestions for robotics club activities as participating in robot building competitions.

16) Mindstorms: Level 1

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"Learn the basics of Mindstorms, from building your first robot to programming its first movements."-- Provided by publisher.

17) Awesome space robots

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O'Hearn, Michael

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

18) The Robot book: build and control 20 electric gizmos, moving machines, and hacked toys

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"The 20 easy-to-build robots in this project book can be constructed for little or not cost using common household objects and repurposed materials."-- Provided by publisher.

19) How to build your own prize-winning robot

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Sobey, Edwin J. C

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Teaches the fundamentals of robotics, from motors to wheel alignment, and including the construction of a personal robot.

20) The Nexi robot

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"Nexi is one of a team of four small humanoid robots that have mobility, dexterity and 'social' communication skills"--Provided by publisher.

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