Robots are no longer part of science fiction, they are all around us, in our homes, workplaces, hospitals and space. Robots can make day-to-day tasks easier, perform lifesaving surgery and explore the depths of space beyond our reach. Discover all you need to know about these incredible machines and their place in our world through experiments, investigations and hands-on activities. Each spread encourages children to engage with science and technology through exploration, creativity and investigation.

Includes Glossary and index.

Machine generated contents note: What Is a Robot? -- Robot Poetry -- What Is a Robot? -- Robots In History -- What Makes a Robot? -- Robot Bodies -- Robot Parts -- Building Bodies -- Bio-Bots -- Make a Robot Costume -- Robotic Hand -- Robot Senses -- Sense, Think, Act -- Seeing and Toucking -- Act Like a Robot -- Sound Clues -- Robot Antennae -- Touch Clues -- Robot Brains -- Computers and Programs -- Run a Simple Program -- Robot Sandwich -- Escape the Maze! -- Artificial Intelligence -- Dealing with Robots -- Feelings Bot -- Robot Jobs -- Jobs for Robots -- Tricky Work -- Space Explorers -- Pasta Rover -- Be a Robot Designer -- Build a Robot.