Master Engineer: Robots

Robots are taking over the world! Meet some of the most amazing machines man has ever created, from battlefield 'bots to amazing androids, in Master Engineer: Robots. Before robots existed, people imagined them. In fact, more than 500 years ago, Leonardo da Vinci sketched plans for a mechanical knight. Since then, engineers have come a long way, introducing the first modern humanoid robot, Elektro, (who could count on his fingers!), in 1939, to today's sophisticated humanoid robots that can speak, walk, do chores, and more. Throughout the book, cool photographs and diagrams bring science to life, while engaging text explains the evolution of the robot. Once kids discover the engineering behind robots, they can build a giant model (three feet, two inches tall!) of a humanoid robot using the kit included with the book. Eat your heart out, C3P0!

Traces the development of humanoid robots; discusses methods of achieving movement, sensing, robot hands, communication, intelligence, and voice recognition; and describes wearable robots, robotic toys, servers, and rescue devices.

General

ISBN		9781592232475
Fiction/Non-Fiction		Fiction
Publisher		Silver Dolphin
Pages		40
List Price		$18.95
Author		Beck, Paul
Publication Date		03/01/2010
Release Status		Out of Print
Format		Hardcover
Language		English
Measurements		Height: 11.25 Inches (US) Width: 12.5 Inches (US) Thickness: 1 Inches (US) Unit Weight: 1.95 Pounds (US)
Series		Master Engineer
Grade Range		3 - 4