Nasa's Bees

"Who built the first programmable computer? Can robotics be used to treat cancer? Can machines learn from their behavior? These and other questions are answered inside this definitive guide to the groundbreaking scientists and inventions that have shaped the discipline of robotics and artificial intelligence. From the first working automatons to robotic bees and online chatbots, you'll be intrigued and inspired by this journey into one of the fastest growing areas of science and technology."--