For decades, scientists have been working on developing machines that think. Long the subject of science fiction novels and movies, Robot Brains takes an intriguing look at what robotic research has developed so far, including computers that play chess and robotic pets. Find out what other supercomputers are being developed by scientists who hope to create machines that can help humans live better lives. Highlights include
• robots used to help people breathe and walk
• combining robotic parts with human tissue
• artificial limbs that are robotic
• robotic enhancements and robotic surgery
• robots that adapt to their environment and can think their way around problems