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OverviewHow do you spot a robot mimicking a human? How do you recognize and deactivate a rebel servant robot? How do you recognize and deactivate a rebel servant robot? How do you escape a murderous smart house, or evade a swarm of marauding robotic flies? In this dryly hilarious survival guide, roboticist Daniel H. Wilson teaches worried humans the secrets to quashing a robot mutiny. From treating laser wounds to fooling face and speech recognition, outwitting robot logic to engaging in hand-to-pincer combat, How to Survive a Robot Uprising covers every possible doomsday scenario facing the newest endangered species: humans. Based on extensive interviews with prominent scientists and including a thorough overview of cutting edge robot prototypes like humanoid walkers, insect, gecko, and snake robots, this one-of-a-kind book makes a witty yet legitimate introduction to contemporary robotics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Daniel H Wilson , Stefan RudnickiPublisher: Blackstone Audiobooks Imprint: Blackstone Audiobooks Dimensions: Width: 16.30cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 24.20cm Weight: 0.322kg ISBN: 9780786145300ISBN 10: 0786145307 Publication Date: 01 February 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsHumorous and informative...this nifty little guide to surviving the inevitable robot apocalypse may have you reconsidering purchasing that 'smart' (read: insidious) refrigerator. Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |