Almost Human: Making Robots Think - Lee Gutkind

A detailed portrayal of the robotic subculture and the pursuit of robot autonomy is depicted in this manual. The Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University is the bustling hub for a variety of robots, including Hyperion and Zoe. These robots engage in activities such as playing soccer, going on treasure hunts, and being prepared for applications in hospitals and museums. The controlled chaos of the high bay is managed by young roboticists, who are deeply engrossed in their work. Author Lee Gutkind provides an immersive look into this subculture, documenting the journey of these roboticists and their innovative machines from Pittsburgh to NASA and even to the most desolate desert on earth. The book sheds light on their breakthroughs and challenges, offering a captivating behind-the-scenes narrative.

• Author: Gutkind, Lee
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Illustration: n
• Language: ENG
• Title: Almost Human: Making Robots Think
• Pages: 00304 (Encrypted)
• On Sale: 2010-09-06
• SKU-13/ISBN: 9780393058673