"[This book] introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon"--Provided by publisher.

Robots work in homes every day. Some vacuum floors or mow lawns. Others keep people company. And some help kids have fun! What robots might you find in someone's home? Read this book to find out!

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a . . . robo-hummingbird? Meet robots engineered using biomimicry that are built to move like animals. These robots are changing the way we live today and shaping the way we'll live in the future. On spreads pairing photos of robots with the animals they mimic, you'll discover robots that race through water like fish, run like cheetahs, jump like a kangaroo, swarm through the sky like honeybees, and more!

Identifies and explores innovative robotic technology that was inspired by nature. Accessible text, supplementary sidebars, and an interesting infographic reveal for readers the science behind these technologies and the animals and plants that inspired them.

After disasters, robots can help save lives. They search for survivors from their air, climb through piles of rubble, and help human rescue workers stay safe. Search-and-Rescue Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

What can be created in 30 minutes or less? How about a robot? With clear step-by-step instructions and photos, these fun robotics projects with delight young makers and tech fans. The activities in this book use common items from around the house and keep readers learning while they're busy having fun! Projects include: Programming a maze LED stickies Light-up paper circuit Bristlebot made of pipe cleaners Art bot Junk bot Dancing robot Underwater robot Robot hand

Take a look into the fascinating world of robotics, why it is an intriguing STEM career, and the amazing work scientists in this field have accomplished throughout the years.