Research Guides: Automation and Robotics Resources: Books and eBooks

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Automation Is a Myth by Luke Munn
ISBN: 9781503631113
Publication Date: 2022
For some, automation will usher in a labor-free utopia; for others, it signals a disastrous age-to-come. Yet whether seen as dream or nightmare, automation, argues Munn, is ultimately a fable that rests on a set of triple fictions.
The Robots Are Coming by John Pugliano
ISBN: 9781612436692
Publication Date: 2017
The Robots Are Coming provides the first actionable guide to plan for and actually profit from these disruptive innovations. It offers an easy-to-understand overview of automation trends and explains what you need to know today to secure your future success.
Learn Robotics with the Raspberry PI by Matt Timmons-Brown
ISBN: 9781593279202
Publication Date: 2019
Matt Timmons-Brown takes you through the process of building your own robot with the Raspberry Pi microcomputer - with no experience necessary!
Robotic Technology by Greenhaven Press Editors (Editor); Louise I. Gerdes (Editor)
ISBN: 9780737763386
Publication Date: 2014
This book explores various issues related to robotic technology, centered around the questions of whether robotic technology is beneficial, what role should robotic technology play in war, and what are the ethical, legal and moral considerations surrounding robotic technology.
Gods and Robots by Adrienne Mayor
ISBN: 9780691183510
Publication Date: 2018
The fascinating untold story of how the ancients imagined robots and other forms of artificial life--and even invented real automated machines

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Artificial Intelligence for Robotics by Francis X. Govers
ISBN: 9781788835442
Publication Date: 2018
Bring a new degree of interconnectivity to your world by building your own intelligent robots Key Features Leverage fundamentals of AI and robotics Work through use cases to implement various machine learning algorithms Explore Natural Language Processing (NLP) concepts for efficient decision making in robots.
AI for Emerging Verticals by Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir (Editor); Naeem Ramzan (Editor)
ISBN: 9781785619823
Publication Date: 2021
By specializing in a vertical market, companies can better understand their customers and bring more insight to clients in order to become an integral part of their businesses.
Transparency for Robots and Autonomous Systems by Robert H. Wortham
ISBN: 9781785619946
Publication Date: 2020
Based on scientific understanding and empirical evidence of how humans understand and interact with robotic and autonomous systems, the author reviews the concerns that have been raised around the deployment of AI and robots in human society, and the potential for disruption and harm.
The Future of Work by Darrell M. West
ISBN: 9780815732938
Publication Date: 2018
Looking for ways to handle the transition to a digital economy Robots, artificial intelligence, and driverless cars are no longer things of the distant future. They are with us today and will become increasingly common in coming years, along with virtual reality and digital personal assistants.