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Almost Human
Making Robots Think
Book Summary
A behind-the-scenes view of the world of modern robotics and the individuals who create these innovative machines looks at the vast potential of these mechanical creatures and at efforts to create a fully autonomous robot.
This book is about:
- Autonomous robots,
- Artificial intelligence
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Examining the Sensitive Side of Robots
March 21, 2007 Today's robots are more fun than ferocious, and scientists are making wires and chips increasingly human-like. Lee Gutkind examines robots in a new book, Almost Human: Making Robots Think.
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