ISBN:
4770030126
,
9784770030122
Language:
English
Pages:
159 S.
,
zahlr. Ill.
,
26 cm
Edition:
1. ed.
DDC:
629.8920952
Keywords:
Robotics Design and construction
;
Androids Design and construction
;
Robotics Design and construction
;
Japan
;
Androids Design and construction
;
Japan
;
Naturwissenschaften
;
Technologie
;
Robotik
;
Japan
;
Roboter
;
Japan
;
Roboter
;
Künstlicher Mensch
Abstract:
"What can account for Japan's unique relationship with robots as potential colleagues in life, rather than as potential adversaries? This book attempts to answer this fundamental query by looking at Japan's historical connections with robots, its present fascination and leading technologies, and what the future holds."--BOOK JACKET
Abstract:
"What can account for Japan's unique relationship with robots as potential colleagues in life, rather than as potential adversaries? This book attempts to answer this fundamental query by looking at Japan's historical connections with robots, its present fascination and leading technologies, and what the future holds."--BOOK JACKET
Description / Table of Contents:
Foreword : say hello to the future -- Ch. 1. Clockwork teatime -- Ch. 2. The Buddha robot -- Ch. 3. 100,000 horsepower dreams -- Ch. 4. Seven-story samurai -- Ch. 5. Of walkers and workers -- Ch. 6. Humanoids at home -- Ch. 7. Anthropomorphic ambassadors -- Ch. 8. Man vs. manmade -- Ch. 9. Android dawn -- Afterword : loving the machine.
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0724/2006002851-b.html
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0724/2006002851-d.html
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