The Horn Book Guide

TECHNOLOGY

Fritz, Sandy , Fritz, Sandy

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

48 pp. | Creative/Smart Apple | October, 2003 | Library ISBN 1-58340-364-7 $$28.50

(4) 4-6 Hot Science series. A brief overview of robots and mechanical humans in legend and literature is followed by a fact-based survey of the role robotics plays in today's world. The bland text touches on robots used on factory assembly lines, in warfare, and in space exploration. Illustrated with color photos and reproductions, the book also addresses the current limitations of, and possible future advances in, robotics. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta