anthers's review
4.0
This is an excellent book outlining the history behind and the true capabilities of today's robots in language that is accessible to a layperson. Each chapter is dedicated to a single aspect of how robots function, from sensors to the prospects of AI to the ethics of designing robots that interact with human beings. The authors, experts in the field, do an amazing job of breaking down how these complicated topics truly work and breaking through media and commercial hype.
4/5 stars.
4/5 stars.
theoceanrose's review
3.0
Publishing date: September 21st, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley and MIT Press for an advanced electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
In an ever-changing technological world, there seems to be a big question on many minds: will robots one day take over? In this fact-filled book, the authors answer questions like, "Could robots learn to do things for themselves?" and "Could robots have feelings?" Backed by research, this book explains the answers to these questions and many more.
Though this book is dense, I found it interesting. I don't think I'm one of those people who is worried about robots taking over the world, but still, this book is reassuring. The facts and examples are interesting to follow, but the language is a bit dense, so this book is best taken in sections.
Thank you to NetGalley and MIT Press for an advanced electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
In an ever-changing technological world, there seems to be a big question on many minds: will robots one day take over? In this fact-filled book, the authors answer questions like, "Could robots learn to do things for themselves?" and "Could robots have feelings?" Backed by research, this book explains the answers to these questions and many more.
Though this book is dense, I found it interesting. I don't think I'm one of those people who is worried about robots taking over the world, but still, this book is reassuring. The facts and examples are interesting to follow, but the language is a bit dense, so this book is best taken in sections.
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