Louise Spilsbury
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Today, robots are responsible for much of military reconnaissance. Drones fly above enemy combatants or areas of interest and collect tons of information for military leaders. That's not all they can do! Robots find and dispose of bombs, transport troops, and shoot missiles. Readers have much to explore in the detailed main content, including specific examples of robots used by the US military and full-color photographs that give a rare close-up...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"NASA wouldn't know nearly as much about the planet Mars without space probes. A special kind of robot that can fly through space, space probes have gone to the asteroid belt and even traveled near Jupiter to take pictures of it! Readers learn all about these incredible robots as well as other space technology including robotnauts, or robot astronauts! Examples of the robots used in space are shown in full-color photographs, complete with explanations...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In 2000, the FDA approved the Da Vinci surgical robotic system. The Da Vinci is a robot controlled by a surgeon used to do delicate and technical surgeries, and it represents a whole segment of robots used to aid doctors, pharmacists, and others in the medical field. Readers are introduced to cutting-edge medical technology with full-color photographs of robots actually used in hospitals and doctors' offices today. The main content offers detailed,...