Becker, Helaine,

Hubots : real-world robots inspired by humans / Real-world robots inspired by humans. written by Helaine Becker ; illustrated by Alex Ries. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.

Human...or humanoid? -- Splash! (SAFFiR) -- Morph! (Hubo) -- Kick! (NimbRo-OP) -- Ka-pow! (Atlas Unplugged) -- Blast off! (Valkyrie) -- Welcome to the uncanny valley -- Feel! (Pepper) -- Charm! (iCub) -- Sing! (Myon) -- Flex! (Cronos 2) -- Think! (ECCE 3) -- A closer look -- Futurebots round-up.

"Hubots explores the characteristics of 10 human-like robots, examines the challenges of integrating them into society and offers a sneak peek at the next generation."--Page 4 of cover.

ISBN: 9781771387859 1771387858

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Robots.
Human behavior.
Children's literature--2018.

LC Class. No.: TJ211.2 / B4 2018

Dewey Class. No.: 629.8/92