[PDF] Household Robots eBook

Author : James Patterson
Publisher : jimmy patterson
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 23,11 MB
Release : 2014-11-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0316405884

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In this highly-illustrated series from James Patterson, an extraordinary robot signs up for an ordinary fifth grade class . . . and elementary school will never be the same! It was never easy for Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez to fit in, so he's dreading the day when his genius mom insists he bring her newest invention to school: a walking, talking robot he calls E-for "Error". Sammy's no stranger to robots; his house is full of a colorful cast of them. But this one not only thinks it's Sammy's brother . . . it's actually even nerdier than Sammy. Will E be Sammy's one-way ticket to Loserville? Or will he prove to the world that it's cool to be square? It's a roller-coaster ride for Sammy to discover the amazing secret E holds that could change family forever . . . if all goes well on the trial run!

Author : Sue L. Hamilton
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 40,36 MB
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1532171420

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Simple text and close-up photographs present the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments of robotics designed to help with everything from cooking and loading dishwashers to vacuuming, mopping, and mowing the lawn. This book contains important details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans. Includes surprising information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date robots. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Ruth Aylett
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 29,81 MB
Release : 2021-09-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0262365472

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The truth about robots: two experts look beyond the hype, offering a lively and accessible guide to what robots can (and can't) do. There’s a lot of hype about robots; some of it is scary and some of it utopian. In this accessible book, two robotics experts reveal the truth about what robots can and can’t do, how they work, and what we can reasonably expect their future capabilities to be. It will not only make you think differently about the capabilities of robots; it will make you think differently about the capabilities of humans. Ruth Aylett and Patricia Vargas discuss the history of our fascination with robots—from chatbots and prosthetics to autonomous cars and robot swarms. They show us the ways in which robots outperform humans and the ways they fall woefully short of our superior talents. They explain how robots see, feel, hear, think, and learn; describe how robots can cooperate; and consider robots as pets, butlers, and companions. Finally, they look at robots that raise ethical and social issues: killer robots, sexbots, and robots that might be gunning for your job. Living with Robots equips readers to look at robots concretely—as human-made artifacts rather than placeholders for our anxieties. Find out: •Why robots can swim and fly but find it difficult to walk •Which robot features are inspired by animals and insects •Why we develop feelings for robots •Which human abilities are hard for robots to emulate

Author : Randy Sarafan
Publisher : No Starch Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 43,53 MB
Release : 2021-08-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1718500246

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Homemade Robots teaches total beginners how to quickly and easily build 10 mobile, autonomous bots with simple tools and common household materials. A Perfect DIY STEAM adventure for the electronically curious. Homemade Robots is a beginner’s guide to building a wide range of mobile, autonomous bots using common household materials. Its 10 creative and easy-to-follow projects are designed to maximize fun with minimal effort—no electronics experience necessary! From the teetering Wobbler to the rolling Barreller, each bot is self-driving and has a unique personality. There’s the aptly named Inchworm Bot made of aluminum rulers; Buffer, a street sweeper-like bot that polishes the floor as it walks; and Sail Bot, which changes direction based on the wind. Randy Sarafan’s hacker approach to sculptural robotics will appeal to builders of all ages. You’ll learn basic electronics, get comfortable with tools and mechanical systems, and gain the confidence to explore further on your own. A wide world of robots is yours to discover, and Homemade Robots is the perfect starting point.

Author : Yangsheng Xu
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 31,71 MB
Release : 2014-12-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0128009438

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Copyright ©2015 Zhejiang University Press, Published by Elsevier Inc. Household Service Robotics is a collection of the latest technological advances in household service robotics in five main areas: robot systems, manipulation, navigation, object recognition, and human-robot interaction. The book enables readers to understand development s and apply them to their own working areas, including: Robotic technologies for assisted living and elderly care Domestic cleaning automation Household surveillance Guiding systems for public spaces Service robotics is a highly multidisciplinary field, requiring a holistic approach. This handbook provides insights to the disciplines involved in the field as well as advanced methods and techniques that enable the scale-up of theory to actual systems. It includes coverage of functionalities such as vision systems, location control, and HCI, which are important in domestic settings. Provides a single source collection of the latest development in domestic robotic systems and control Covers vision systems, location control, and HCI, important in domestic settings Focuses on algorithms for object recognition, manipulation, human-robot interaction, and navigation for household robotics

Author : James Patterson
Publisher : Arrow
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 13,14 MB
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 9781784754242

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After a few early glitches in their relationship, Sammy and his 'bro-bot' E are now best friends. In fact, E is such a valued member of the family that the other electronic members of the House of Robots are feeling sorely unappreciated. And when Sammy's inventor mom becomes distracted by a top-secret project, the robots soon begin to fall into disrepair. Cue a robot revolt, with the droids wreaking harmless havoc in the house! Armed with pranks like glue in the shampoo bottles and flying toast missiles, the robots demand to be cared for. It's up to Sammy and his disabled sister Maddie to keep the peace until his mom reveals her secret project... and why it was worth the wait.

Author : Lamber Royakkers
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 36,64 MB
Release : 2015-08-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1482260158

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A social robot is a robot that interacts and communicates with humans or other autonomous physical agents by following social behaviors and rules attached to its role. We seem to accept the use of robots that perform dull, dirty, and dangerous jobs. But how far do we want to go with the automation of care for children and the elderly, or the killin

Author : Liz Sonneborn
Publisher : Lerner Publications TM
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 20,21 MB
Release : 2023-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :

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Domestic robots, or robots that work in the home, have many jobs. Cleaning robots like Roomba help tidy the house. Robotic pets like Aibo and Paro reduce stress and keep people company. Discover the history of domestic robots and how people use them in their daily lives to do chores, watch over their homes, and more.

Author : Jill Sherman
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 13,5 MB
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0766094448

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Wouldn't you love to never do mundane tasks again? Press a few buttons and put your very own robot on the job. Domestic robots are already helping us with some tasks around the house. From picking up toys to feeding the family pet to mowing the lawn, researchers are designing robots to do all kinds of tasks. Help your readers discover all the cool ways that robots are making our lives better at home. This volume includes a hands-on activity that will help students learn more about science and supports the NGSS K-2 Engineering Design Standards.

Author : Jennifer Robertson
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 43,96 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0520283198

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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.