Science Robotics

Stranded on a world of sorcery and monsters, one AI will unleash the fury of the universe to protect her humans. Sapphiria was performing her duties as a fleet admiral of the Terran Federation, leading a goodwill tour of the fringe worlds, when she was caught in a hyperspace anomaly. Now, she’s crash-landed on a planet ruled by magic and monsters, cut off from reinforcements, with only her escape pod and her genius to rely on. But she’s not just any survivor—she’s an Artificial Intelligence forged from the minds of humans and fragments of the Federation's greatest AIs.

Delving into the deeply enigmatic nature of Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable explores the various reasons why the field is so challenging. Written by one of the founders of the field of AI safety, this book addresses some of the most fascinating questions facing humanity, including the nature of intelligence, consciousness, values, and knowledge.

This groundbreaking guide is the first comprehensive, hands-on textbook designed for engineers, vocational students, educators, and innovators who want to master the physical building blocks of humanoid robots. Unlike software-heavy AI books, this volume focuses on the body of AI—the skeletons, actuators, sensors, power systems, and modular parts that make humanoids move, perceive, and interact with the real world.

From TheReadingCafe.com: "the characters are diverse, distinctive and unconventional but such are the personalities of every entertaining story of science fiction. CORVUS ASCENDING begins slowly but accelerates at 'warp speed'." Wisecracking star-sailor Gus Johansson’s beach bum retirement suddenly goes from boring to blazing when he pulls a 1400-year-old robot and a sentient spaceship from the sea. Soon, Gus and his crew of misfits are in the fight of their lives against an old enemy. The vengeful Captain Harrison “Hazy” Grey is convinced he can finally get his Admiral’s flag by ...

Chatbots such as the infamous ChatGPT, robotic warehouses, computerized call centres and patient diagnosis. These are just a few of the areas where Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning are being used to boost revenues, cut costs, save lives and improve customer experiences. As a result, organizations that understand these tools and know how to use them are benefiting at the expense of their rivals. This book cuts through the hype and technical jargon that one often finds when talking about AI and Machine Learning. It delivers a short, concise and non-technical guide for ...

Admiral Falkirk McGowan has lost a lieutenant on crime-syndicate controlled Kragus. It’s up to Bosun Gus Johansson and the crew of Corvus to get her back, fast, and in secret. Someone forgot to mention the most powerful crime boss on the planet wants revenge and is willing to start a war to get it. He has an ancient assault carrier headed for Kragus; and Corvus is the only thing standing in its way. Can the crew pull off an against-all-odds rescue, stop a war, and escape destruction?

Have you ever wondered how your robot vacuum avoids your coffee table or how a self-driving car knows when to stop at a red light? What about the robots that dance on stage, deliver meals, or even roam the dusty surface of Mars? These aren't just science fiction anymore—they're part of an increasingly real and evolving world: the world of robotics. Robots are everywhere, from household gadgets to space-faring explorers, from robotic pets to factory arms assembling your smartphone. We see them in the news, in our homes, in medicine, in classrooms, and on construction sites.

Stop Building Chatbots. Start Engineering Autonomous Systems. Most “AI guides” teach prompts. This book teaches architecture. If you want to design AI agents that plan, reason, execute tools, manage memory, coordinate roles, and operate safely in real-world environments—this is your field manual. The All In One Agentic AI Bible is a structured 7-step framework that takes you from foundational concepts to enterprise-grade deployment.

In this thrilling entry in the renowned Robot series, interplanetary detective Elijah Baley embarks on a mind-stretching journey after the universe’s most advanced robot is found murdered. Detective Elijah Baiey is called to the Spacer world Aurora to solve a bizarre case of roboticide. The...

The bestselling Robot series continues in this sequel to The Caves of Steel, with detective Elijah Baley taking on the dangerous role of double agent when he’s sent to Solaria to solve a brutal murder—and uncover a weakness in Earth’s most powerful neighbor. On the beautiful Outer World...

This book examines, explains, and exemplifies the mechanical and technical skills necessary for the efficient and effective operation of manufacturing plants. The text is informational and educational, and it is written for easy understanding at all reader levels.

Time is running out for the pirates of the Dellan League. They must conquer the peaceful planet of Matria to survive. Corvus and its misfit crew are the Matrians only hope. Salty old Captain Gus Johansson needs to use every trick in the book, call in some favors, and find allies if they are going to get out of this mess.

A defense technology expert and military leader reveals the future of robotic warfare, and illuminates the path to navigate the approaching storm of global change.

"The most important book on AI this year." --The Guardian "Mr. Russell's exciting book goes deep, while sparkling with dry witticisms." --The Wall Street Journal "The most important book I have read in quite some time" (Daniel Kahneman); "A must-read" (Max Tegmark); "The book we've all been...

Instead of jumping right into the instructions, this book will provide you first with all the necessary concepts that you need to learn in order to make the learning process a whole lot easier. This way, you're sure not to get lost in confusion once you get to the more complex lessons provided in the latter chapters. Examples are provided for a more knowledgeable approach on your learning.

Humanoid Robots: Everyday AI Machines of Tomorrow envisions a world where robots seamlessly manage daily chores, support healthcare, and redefine workplaces, ushering in a new era where they are catalysts for societal transformation.

In a world of self-driving cars and big data, smart algorithms and Siri, we know that artificial intelligence is getting smarter every day. Though all these nifty devices and programs might make our lives easier, they're also well on their way to making "good" jobs obsolete. A computer winning Jeopardy might seem like a trivial, if impressive, feat, but the same technology is making paralegals redundant as it undertakes electronic discovery, and is soon to do the same for radiologists.

Under the aegis of machine learning in our data-driven machine age, computers are programming themselves and learning about - and solving - an extraordinary range of problems, from the mundane to the most daunting. Today it is machine learning programs that enable Amazon and Netflix to predict what users will like, Apple to power Siri's ability to understand voices, and Google to pilot cars.

While Forbidden Gates includes fresh insights for traditional, tried and true methods of overcoming darkness, it also unveils for the first time how breakthrough advances in science, technology, and philosophy—including cybernetics, bio-engineering, nanotechnology, machine intelligence, synthetic biology, and transhumanism—will combine to create mind-boggling game-changes to everything you have ever known about spiritual warfare.

A military expert reveals how science fiction is fast becoming reality on the battlefield, changing not just how wars are fought, but also the politics, economics, laws, and ethics that surround war itself. Singer’s previous books foretold the rise of private military contractors and the advent of child soldiers - predictions that have proved all too accurate. Now he explores the greatest revolution in military affairs since the atom bomb: robotic warfare. We are now seeing a massive shift in military technology....