Searchlight Books ™ — Exploring Robotics
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Competition Robots
by Lisa Idzikowski
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Each year thousands of students of all ages enter robot competitions through their schools or other organizations. They can compete alone or as part of a team in competitions like Lunabotics Junior and the RoboCupJunior soccer games. Learn about the history of robot competitions, how students can get creative with their robots, and more.
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Search and Rescue Robots
by Lisa Idzikowski
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Robots help search and rescue teams take quick action during disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Search and rescue robots can crawl through small spaces, fly high over forests, and go into areas unsafe for first responders. Learn about robots such as Spot, micro-VGTV, and EMILY, and meet the creators of these amazing robots.
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Space Robots
by Liz Sonneborn
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Since the beginning of the space race, robots have helped astronauts learn about space. Robots repair spacecraft, help with experiments, explore planets and moons, and more. Catch an inside glimpse of the history and future of space robots and learn about famous robots such as the Sojourner rover and the Astrobees.
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Robots in the Factory
by Lisa Idzikowski
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Since the invention of the first factory robot, Unimate #001, robots have helped make factories safer and faster for human workers. They can paint, carry heavy or dangerous items, and even make pizza. From Unimate #001 to modern cobots, learn about the history of robots and the many jobs they do.
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Robots at Home
by Liz Sonneborn
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Domestic robots, or robots that work in the home, have many jobs. Cleaning robots like Roomba help tidy the house. Robotic pets like Aibo and Paro reduce stress and keep people company. Discover the history of domestic robots and how people use them in their daily lives to do chores, watch over their homes, and more.
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Military Robots
by Lisa Idzikowski
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Robots are used in all branches of the military. They help service members with all sorts of jobs on land, in the air, and underwater, and help keep everyone safe. Discover the history of military robots and how robots such as the Fly Eye, Global Hawk, and robot dogs make a difference in the military.
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