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Author : Victor Appleton
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1599613514
Tom Swift has been training his entry, SwiftBot, for the upcoming Robot Olympics, but when an anti-science group of terrorists threaten the competition, he has to find a way to stop them and win the game.
Author : Victor Appleton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781439103715
ROBOTS + TERRORISTS = TROUBLE FOR TOM Tom's been training his entry, SwiftBot, for the upcoming Robot Olympics -- a major event being sponsored by the White House's Office of Science and Technology. Teenage inventors from around the country will be bringing their homemade robots to compete in a series of athletic competitions. The Road Back, an antiscience terrorist group, has issued a statement condemning the event, and Tom hopes that the tight security at the Robot Olympics will keep TRB from causing trouble. But no such luck. Someone is playing dirty . . . and things are going to get dangerous.
Author : Yuji Sone
Publisher : Springer
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137525277
Japanese Robot Culture examines social robots in Japan, those in public, domestic, and artistic contexts. Unlike other studies, this book sees the robot in relation to Japanese popular culture, and argues that the Japanese ‘affinity’ for robots is the outcome of a complex loop of representation and social expectation in the context of Japan’s continuing struggle with modernity. Considering Japanese robot culture from the critical perspectives afforded by theatre and performance studies, this book is concerned with representations of robots and their inclusion in social and cultural contexts, which science and engineering studies do not address. The robot as a performing object generates meaning in staged events and situations that make sense for its Japanese observers and participants. This book examines how specific modes of encounter with robots in carefully constructed mises en scène can trigger reflexive, culturally specific, and often ideologically-inflected responses.
Author : Munir Merdan,Wilfried Lepuschitz,Gottfried Koppensteiner,Richard Balogh,David Obdržálek
Publisher : Springer
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030269456
This proceedings book gathers the latest achievements and trends in research and development in educational robotics from the 10th International Conference on Robotics in Education (RiE), held in Vienna, Austria, on April 10–12, 2019. It offers valuable methodologies and tools for robotics in education that encourage learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) through the design, creation and programming of tangible artifacts for creating personally meaningful objects and addressing real-world societal needs. It also discusses the introduction of technologies ranging from robotics platforms to programming environments and languages and presents extensive evaluations that highlight the impact of robotics on students’ interests and competence development. The approaches included cover the entire educative range, from the elementary school to the university level in both formal and informal settings.
Author : Andres Oppenheimer
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780525565000
Staying true to his trademark journalistic approach, Andrés Oppenheimer takes his readers on yet another journey, this time across the globe, in a thought-provoking search to understand what the future holds for today's jobs in the foreseeable age of automation. The Robots Are Coming! centers around the issue of jobs and their future in the context of rapid automation and the growth of online products and services. As two of Oppenheimer's interviewees -- both experts in technology and economics from Oxford University -- indicate, forty-seven percent of existing jobs are at risk of becoming automated or rendered obsolete by other technological changes in the next twenty years. Oppenheimer examines current changes in several fields, including the food business, legal work, banking, and medicine, speaking with experts in the field, and citing articles and literature on automation in various areas of the workforce. He contrasts the perspectives of "techno-optimists" with those of "techno-negativists" and generally attempts to find a middle ground between an alarmist vision of the future, and one that is too uncritical. A self-described "cautious optimist", Oppenheimer believes that technology will not create massive unemployment, but rather will drastically change what work looks like.
Author : Nikos Katevas
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Medical care
ISBN : 1586030795
The text presents the conclusions of four years joint work of 12 European laboratories on mobile robotics technology for healthcare services. The book bridges the human factors and the demands of real-life applications to the achievements of the robotics technology. It is organize d in 15 chapters analyzing topics covering all the related fields and including but not limited to: user - application requirements, human machine interfacing, mobile robots' and mobile manipulators' control architectures, navigation and sensing strategies, and robot - smart building interconnection. It also provides technical details and hints to the reader on how to address real-life problems. The book also performs a historical review and includes an overview of the contemporary developments worldwide.
Author : Heather Rule
Publisher : SportsZone
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1532111592
Women's Contributions to the sports world have helped shape the future for today's young athletes. Women in Sports celebrates the pioneers who paved the way and the stars of today who amaze us with their athletic excellence. Action-packed photos and colorful text bring these incredible moments and people to life in this empowering look at women in sports. Book jacket.
Author : Xefteris, Stefanos
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781668438633
Modern society gives great importance to scientific and technological literacy, development of “21st century skills,” and creating individuals who are not passive users of ICT tools but active thinkers and even tinkerers. The learning process is thus constantly evolving to facilitate the acquisition of such skills, such as setting goals and making evidence-based decisions, thinking critically, and solving problems while efficiently managing time as well as using technology, cooperating ethically, and communicating effectively. STEAM is the approach to learning that uses concepts from natural sciences, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to foster critical thinking, computational and design thinking, as well working effectively together, mimicking the process followed by scientists. The end goal is engaged and motivated students who participate in experiential and inquiry-based learning in fun, immersive environments that facilitate learning through a creative process. The Handbook of Research on Integrating ICTs in STEAM Education includes current research focusing on the development of STEAM and ICT educational practices, tools, workflows, and frames of operation that encourage science skills, but also skills related to the arts and humanities such as creativity, imagination, and reflection on ethical implications. Covering topics such as early childhood education, machine learning education, educational robotics, and web-based simulations, this major reference work is an essential resource for engineers, educators of both K-12 and higher education, education administration, libraries, pre-service teachers, computer scientists, researchers, and academics.
Author : Robin McGee
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781460229149
National Indie Excellence Award Finalist (2016) for Cancer. Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner (2016) for Best Inspirational. Feathered Quill Book Awards Silver Medal for Best Inspirational (2016). Book Excellence Award Finalist (2016) for Inspiration. International Book Award Finalist (2015) for Health-Cancer. Readers' Favorite Award Finalist (2015) for Grief-Hardship. USA Best Book Award Finalist (2015) for Health-Cancer. Listed in The 55 Best Self-Published Books of 2015 - Kirkus IndieReader. Diagnosed with a late-stage cancer, after years of bungled and inadequate medical attention...and then to discover that the best-practice chemotherapy is not available in your province. After her delayed diagnosis of colorectal cancer, Robin McGee reaches out to her community using a blog entitled "Robin's Cancer Olympics." Often uplifting and humourous, the blog posts and responses follow her into the harsh landscape of cancer treatment, medical regulation, and provincial politics. If she and her supporters are to be successful in lobbying the government for the chemotherapy, she must overcome many formidable and frightening hurdles. And time is running out. . . A true story, The Cancer Olympics is a suspenseful and poignant treatment of an unthinkable situation, an account of advocacy and survival that explores our deepest values regarding democracy, medicine, and friendship. Half of the proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada....
Author : Jennifer Robertson
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520283190
Japan is arguably the first postindustrial society to embrace the prospect of human-robot coexistence. Over the past decade, Japanese humanoid robots designed for use in homes, hospitals, offices, and schools have become celebrated in mass and social media throughout the world. In Robo sapiens japanicus, Jennifer Robertson casts a critical eye on press releases and public relations videos that misrepresent robots as being as versatile and agile as their science fiction counterparts. An ethnography and sociocultural history of governmental and academic discourse of human-robot relations in Japan, this book explores how actual robots—humanoids, androids, and animaloids—are “imagineered” in ways that reinforce the conventional sex/gender system and political-economic status quo. In addition, Robertson interrogates the notion of human exceptionalism as she considers whether “civil rights” should be granted to robots. Similarly, she juxtaposes how robots and robotic exoskeletons reinforce a conception of the “normal” body with a deconstruction of the much-invoked Theory of the Uncanny Valley.
Author : Ian Graham
Publisher : Evans Brothers
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780237540753
Robot Technology looks at robots that are used in space exploration, and developments that may happen in the future, for example, landing on Mars. It looks at robot explorers that go to places humans cannot reach, such as the sea bed, and into the craters of volcanoes. The title explores military machines, and discusses the possibility of humanoid robots. It also asks important questions about whether advances in robot technology could threaten humans. New Technology is an exciting, up-to-date look at new technology and the effect it is having on the world. Each title looks forward to likely future technological advances that will affect our everyday lives.
Author : Joseph L. Jones,Bruce A. Seiger,Anita M. Flynn
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1998-11-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781439863985
Revised and updated, the second edition includes several new chapters with projects and applications. The authors keep pace with the ever-growing and rapidly expanding field of robotics. The new edition reflects technological developments and includes programs and activities for robot enthusiasts. Using photographs, illustrations, and informative t
Author : Margaux Baum,Therese M. Shea
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781499438796
Robots are destined to be a major part of human society and will transform education, business, and everyday life. Learning how to build robots is a popular pastime that brings to bear many different skills. This book introduces readers to robotics clubs and instructs them on how to join one of the hundreds available across the United States and the globe. It also serves as a guidebook on how someone can even start and lead or manage one of their own clubs and serves as a technologically current update to the previous volume on such clubs.
Author : Texe W. Marrs,Wanda J. Marrs
Publisher : Julian Messner
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0671602438
Examines many aspects of the world of robots, including their history, their uses in the home, at home, and in space, and their treatment in movies and television.
Author : PRABHU TL
Publisher : NestFame Creations Pvt Ltd.
Page : 1666 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the realm of robotics engineering—an exploration of cutting-edge technologies, design principles, and groundbreaking innovations that are shaping the future of automation. "Unveiling the Future: Exploring Robotics Engineering and Innovation" is a comprehensive guide that unveils the principles and practices that empower individuals to understand, create, and revolutionize robotics technology. Pioneering Robotic Frontiers: Immerse yourself in the art of robotics engineering as this book provides a roadmap to understanding the intricate mechanics and intelligent systems that define modern robotics. From autonomous vehicles to humanoid robots, from industrial automation to artificial intelligence integration, this guide equips you with the tools to navigate the dynamic landscape of robotics innovation. Key Topics Explored: Robotics Design and Kinematics: Discover the fundamentals of robot design, movement, and manipulation in various applications. Sensing and Perception: Embrace the world of sensors, computer vision, and machine learning that enable robots to interact with their environment. Robot Programming and Control: Learn about programming languages, algorithms, and control systems that govern robotic behavior. Automation and Industry 4.0: Explore how robotics is transforming industries, optimizing processes, and revolutionizing manufacturing. Ethical and Social Implications: Understand the impact of robotics on society, including considerations of ethics, privacy, and human-robot interaction. Target Audience: "Unveiling the Future" caters to robotics enthusiasts, students, engineers, researchers, and anyone captivated by the possibilities of automation and artificial intelligence. Whether you're aspiring to contribute to robotic advancements, harness automation in industries, or simply seeking to grasp the forefront of technology, this book empowers you to navigate the exciting world of robotics engineering. Unique Selling Points: Real-Life Robotics Breakthroughs: Engage with inspiring examples of robotics innovations, from space exploration to medical applications. Hands-On Learning: Provide practical exercises and projects that allow readers to build and experiment with robotic systems. Industry Insights: Showcase how robotics engineering intersects with fields like healthcare, manufacturing, and space exploration. Futuristic Visions: Explore speculative concepts and future directions of robotics technology. Unlock the Robotic Revolution: "Robotics Engineering" transcends ordinary engineering literature—it's a transformative guide that celebrates the art of understanding, designing, and innovating in the realm of robotics. Whether you're building robot prototypes, envisioning AI-integrated systems, or contributing to the rise of autonomous technologies, this book is your compass to mastering the principles that drive successful robotics engineering. Secure your copy of "Robotics Engineering" and embark on a journey of exploring the endless possibilities of robotics innovation and engineering.
