Books

20 great books to hook kids and teens on robotics

Kids love robots! And they love reading too. Ranging from preschool to teen, this selection of books includes fiction and nonfiction, activity books and maker manuals, all to help inspire the kids in ...

18 December 2014, by Hallie Siegel

New book: “Robot Futures” by Illah Reza Nourbakhsh

Robot Futures is a new book written by Dr. Illah Nourbakhsh, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University who has been teaching roboethics at the university for many years. According to Dr. Noel Sharkey,...

29 March 2013, by AJung Moon

Alex Zelinsky on “What are the five must-read publications for budding roboticists?”

The field moves quickly. So much of the material dates quickly. Joining a professional association such as IEEE or IFR and regular reading of publications - magazines and journals - is essential. &...

15 December 2012, by Alex Zelinksy

Mark Tilden on “What are the five must-read publications for budding roboticists?”

Aside from the conventional introductory texts on BEAM Robotics, control systems, electronics, and multi-axis mechanics, I always recommend books to inspire thoughts on robotic history, possibilities,...

15 December 2012, by Mark Tilden

What are the five must-read publications for budding roboticists?

Welcome to Robotics by Invitation! Each month we pose a question of general interest to the robotics community, and ask our panel of experts to answer. So, what's on the essential reading list f...

15 December 2012, by RBI Editors