Artificial Intelligence: Robotics and Machine Evolution (Megatech)

By David Jefferis

Book Overview

Artificial Intelligence opens up the fantastic world of cutting edge robot technology to young readers from their appearance in early science fiction to their use today in communication, finance,... 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: 1.00 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!