The History of Robots

The History of Technology

by Chris Oxlade

Do you know that the first industrial robot started work in 1959? Now robots are in factories, in homes, laboratories, and the sky. Robots explore other planets as well as ocean depths. They also carry out jobs that are dangerous for humans. From the first robots of the 1950s to the drones and androids of the present day, this book charts the amazing history of robots. This item is a Capstone Duo and includes both a hardcover and Capstone Interactive eBook edition of the title.

Hardcover

Published September 15, 2017

About the author

Chris Oxlade is the best-selling author of more than 150 non-fiction books, most of them explaining complex scientific ideas and modern technology to young readers in readable text.