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Becker, Helaine

Hubots: Real-World Robots Inspired by Humans

32 pp. | Kids Can | October, 2018 | Trade ISBN 978-1-77138-785-9 $17.99
(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Alex Ries. The ten robots profiled in this collection resemble humans, most with heads, arms, and legs. Each section provides a basic description of the bot's primary functions, specifications, applications, and current stage of development, as well as large photographs or drawings of the robot. A mid-book spread discusses "the uncanny valley" (how "most people find [hubots] creepy") and attempts to overcome this perception. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

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