Does a robot
really see, hear and sense the way humans do? This informative book by author John Andrews is packed with detailed facts, information and illustrations that will answer all your questions.
Every facet of what makes us human is explored and compared to a robot; skin, bones, fingers, touch, hearing, brain, muscles, memory and hearing.
Discover the differences
and similarities of humans versus robot anatomy, the answers may surprise you.
Divided into
segments, this book covers body basics, get moving, seeing and sensing,
thinking and feeling.
Learn how the sending of signals using a microcontroller with a series of pins that can be programmed to act just like a human brain.
Robots do not
necessarily look like us. Often, they are used to perform tasks that we don’t
relish like bomb disposal, building cars, welding or painting. One of the most
fascinating uses of robots is in hospitals – where they are used in surgery
such as repairing hearts with robotic parts.
Another example
is the Rover on Mars makes space travel possible, even our mobile phones have
artificial intelligence. Robot animals are used in hospitals and in treating
disabilities and dementia patients.
Questions appear
throughout the book challenging the reader as to how smart they are. Along with
detailed illustrations and photos, readers are asked to think about this –
different scenarios based on robot/human interactions, discover fantastic facts
and experiments which allow you to test your abilities.
The word robot
was first used in a play by Czech writer Karel Čapek and translates as forced
labour – which when you think about how we use and treat robots, it’s an
accurate description.
This book may
well inspire budding scientists to create and learn about new robotic
innovations. So, what does the future hold – well that is only limited by our
imaginations.
Title: Bots and Bods: How Robots and Humans Work, from the Inside Out
Author: John Andrews
Publisher: CSIRO, $27.99
Publication Date: 1 March 2021
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781486314690
For ages: 9+
Type: Junior Non Fiction
