Tech-Head Guide

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 may be. Both the positives and negatives are explored in the comprehensive text.

Most adults carry a tiny computer around in their pocket all day, every day! Smartphones are just the latest in personal computing technology, and most young readers are already familiar with those as well as tablets and other computers. This volume explores just how pervasive computer technology is in daily life, highlighting the positives and negatives of this. The history of computers and how they work is also part of this comprehensive book, with detailed diagrams and text written just for curious young readers.

Robots aren't just human-like machines that can walk around and talk. They're remote-controlled vacuumed cleaners, giant robotic arms used to build cars, and in the equipment of operating rooms. This volume shows readers just how many robots are used in so many ways, supported by full-color images of real-life robots at work. The history of robotics helps readers understand the development of some of the coolest technology around today. The content is comprehensive, including detailed diagrams about how robots work, and the pros and cons of robots in our world.

Years ago, drones as they're used today likely sounded like science-fiction! Drones are used in the military to take on missions too dangerous for people. But, they're also used to shoot movies and may be used to deliver food and medicine soon! This book is the essential guide to everything drones: their history, a drone's main parts, learning how to control one, and more. Full of full-color photographs of actual drones, this book also presents readers with potential problems with drone use and laws that have been put in place.