Artificial Intelligence: Robotics and Machine Evolution (Megatech)

by David Jefferis

Book Overview

Robots often have human characteristics built into them so they can experience the world the way we do. It's also easier for us to chat with something with recognizable features. Artificial... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778700461
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 0.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Stuffed with facts

This book presents an exciting and challenging introduction to artificial intelligence and robotics for young people (probably ages 8-12). Jefferis describes many aspects of artificial intelligence, from the history of the field, to how computers work, robot sensors, gaming, neural networks, robot companions, and robot ethics. Each topic gets a 2-page spread, with at least as much space devoted to pictures as text. The text itself is clear and understandable, yet it doesn't come across as being dumbed down for kids. At the end of the book is an AI historical timeline, a glossary, and an index.

Mike in TN

My 9 year old could not put this book down! Full of interesting photos and drawings, it teaches kids about current research in artificial intelligence (e.g., neural nets) and robotics. Amazing!