Robot Takeover: 100 Iconic Robots of Myth, Popular Culture & Real Life

By: Ana Matronic

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Synopsis: In the not too distant future, mankind faces the possibility of being overthrown by its own creations.In Robot Takeover, Ana Matronic presents 100 of the most legendary robots and what makes them iconic - their creators, purpose, design and why their existence has shaken, or in some cases, comforted us. Through 100 iconic robots - from Maria in Fritz Lang's Metropolis to the Sentinels of The Matrix and beyond, via the Gunslinger (Westworld), R2-D2 (Star Wars) etc. - this is a comprehensive look at the robot phenomenon. As well as these 100 entries on specific robots, there are features on the people who invent robots, the moral issues around robot sentience, and the prevalence of robots in music, art and fashion, and more. It's the only robot book you need.With fighters, seducers and psychos in their ranks, it's best you get ready for the robot revolution. Know your enemy...

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781844038695
Related ISBNs:: 9781844038565
Publisher:: Octopus
Date of Addition:: 05/12/21
Copyrighted By:: ANA MATRONIC
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Reference, Art and Architecture, Technology, Social Studies
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.