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Hubots : real-world robots inspired by humans

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  • Author: Becker, Helaine
    Contributor: Ries, Alex
    Date:
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    2018
    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.

    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.
    Genre:
    Juvenile nonfiction, Math and science
    Subject(s): Human behavior | Robots
    Original Publisher: Toronto, ON, Kids Can Press
    Language(s): English
    ISBN: 9781771387859, 1771387858