Factology: Robots & AI

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Factology: Robots & AI is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams, and statistics. Did you know that English engineer Professor Kevin Warwick became the world's first cyborg in 1998? Plug in and explore a dawning digital age of... Read More

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Factology: Robots & AI is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams and statistics.

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Factology: Robots & AI is a fact-packed introduction to this iconic time in history, presented in maps, timelines, diagrams, and statistics. Did you know that English engineer Professor Kevin Warwick became the world's first cyborg in 1998? Plug in and explore a dawning digital age of sophisticated robots and advanced AI.

This visually stunning science guide looks at the key questions and incredible innovations around robotics and AI, including how robots are revolutionising fields like medicine, space exploration, emergency response, farming, and entertainment, plus nanobots, cyborgs, and much more!

Contents include:

What is a robot?
What is AI?
Mind games
Humans vs robots
Awesome algorithms
Will robots take your job?
Should robots have rights?
Fact from fiction
Sensational cyborgs
Sky-high drones
Digital doctors
Future shock

Each volume in the Factology series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to its subject, explaining key concepts and highlighting significant events in a manner that is clear, accessible, and entertaining.

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Factology: Robots & AI

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781787081482

Publisher: Button Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 March 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Button Books

Illustration: 333 Illustrations, color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 96

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