"Every day, science steps closer to creating artificial life. But how close are we?really?to replacing half our bodies with robotic parts? Can we count on robots to work for us as helpers, assistants, and servers, or are we flirting with danger just imagining the possibilities? Would there be downsides to making machines more mindful? And are there any ethical conundrums that are created as a result? If only we could send a robot to the future to...

The phrase "artificial intelligence," or AI, brings to mind interactions with computers that speak to people with human-like voices such as Jarvis in the Iron Man movies. AI is much more than that-which is both exciting and terrifying! AI is used in health care, education, and even in our houses. Alexa and Google Home products are artificial intelligence! In this book, readers find out all this and more, including the history of AI and what its future...

"Explore the world of artificial intelligence and the amazing impact it is having on daily life. Discover how people are using artificial intelligence to try to solve issues with health, the environment, endangered animals, and more! A collaboration with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this book features an engaging narrative and dynamic photos that explore the creators of today's AI and those who will be taking it into...

An introduction to the past, present, and future of artificial intelligence and robotics, discussing early science fiction predictions, the dawn of AI, and today's use of robots in factories and space exploration.

"Machines That Think! explores machines from ancient history to today that perform a multitude of tasks, from making mind-numbing calculations to working on assembly lines to guiding spaceships to the moon. Included are fascinating looks at the world's earliest calculators, the birth of computer programming, and the arrival of smartphones. Contributors discussed include Muhammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī, Ada Lovelace, and Bill...

Simple text and close-up photographs present the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments of human-like automatons, some who perform dangerous work and others who execute finely detailed skills. This book contains important details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans. Includes surprising information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date...