STEM STORIES Robotics FROM LEONARDO DA VINCI TO ISAAC ASIMOV Jessie Alkire checkerboard library An imprint of abdo publishing abdopublishing.com
Have you ever seen a robot in a movie Was it helpful to humans Or did it harm humans Robots are a popular topic in science fiction In fiction robots are often seen as a symbol of a future where humans are ruled by machines But many robots are used today to help humans Robotics is the creation and use of machines to do jobs or tasks The first robots relied on moving mechanical parts They could perform simple actions such as move on their own But the invention of the computer completely changed the future of robotics Robots could be programmed to perform specific tasks Robotics About All
Today robots are used in industries around the world Robots are best at simple and repetitive tasks They are also helpful in situations that would be too dangerous for humans such as defusing bombs Some robots even have human-like senses such as sight hearing and touch All of these advances were accomplished by engineers and inventors throughout history Today’s innovators continue to come up with new ideas Who knows what robots will be able to do in the future Robotics is a popular subject for kids and adults alike Many schools even offer robotics classes or clubs
