Download or read book Robotics Through Science Fiction written by Robin R. Murphy and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2018-12-25 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six classic science fiction stories and commentary that illustrate and explain key algorithms or principles of artificial intelligence. This book presents six classic science fiction stories and commentary that illustrate and explain key algorithms or principles of artificial intelligence. Even though all the stories were originally published before 1973, they help readers grapple with two questions that stir debate even today: how are intelligent robots programmed? and what are the limits of autonomous robots? The stories—by Isaac Asimov, Vernor Vinge, Brian Aldiss, and Philip K. Dick—cover telepresence, behavior-based robotics, deliberation, testing, human-robot interaction, the “uncanny valley,” natural language understanding, machine learning, and ethics. Each story is preceded by an introductory note, “As You Read the Story,” and followed by a discussion of its implications, “After You Have Read the Story.” Together with the commentary, the stories offer a nontechnical introduction to robotics. The stories can also be considered as a set of—admittedly fanciful—case studies to be read in conjunction with more serious study. Contents “Stranger in Paradise” by Isaac Asimov, 1973 “Runaround” by Isaac Asimov, 1942 “Long Shot” by Vernor Vinge, 1972 “Catch That Rabbit” by Isaac Asimov, 1944 “Super-Toys Last All Summer Long” by Brian Aldiss, 1969 “Second Variety” by Philip K. Dick, 1953

Download or read book We Robots written by and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-09 with total page 1032 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Robots Artificial Intelligence Short Stories written by Eleanor Wood and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Flame Tree Publishing continues to publish excellent fiction with their Gothic Fantasy series of anthologies offering themed compendiums of both classic and modern fiction. By doing so, the series lets readers note similarity, differences and trends of subgenres over time." - Kirkus The promise and the threat of technology, of humankind replaced by its own mechanical creation has long enticed the SF and fantasy imagination. This fabulous mix of new and established writing brings together the top talents of today with classic and essential authors, including L. Frank Baum, Ambrose Bierce, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Jerome K. Jerome and more. New, contemporary and notable writers featured are: Roan Clay, George Cotronis, Deborah L. Davitt, Jeff Deck, Christopher M. Geeson, Bruce Golden, Rob Hartzell, Nathaniel Hosford, Rachael K. Jones, Rich Larson, Monte Lin, Trixie Nisbet, Chloie Piveral, David Sklar, Claire Allegra Sorrenson, Sara L. Uckelman, Holly Lyn Walrath, Nemma Wollenfang, and Eleanor R. Wood.

Download or read book The Rest of the Robots written by Isaac Asimov and published by Voyager. This book was released on 2018-05 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robopsychologist Dr. Susan Calvin and engineers Powell and Donovan return to investigate puzzling anomalies and catastrophic malfunctions. With characteristic wit, foresight and imagination, Asimov's collection of short robot stories uncovers the practical and ethical issues humanity will encounter in a robotic future.

Download or read book So You Want to be a Robot written by A. Merc Rustad and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Step one: forget the convention and disregard the binary. Gender? Sexuality? Old words unsuited for new consciousness. The twenty-one stories in this book challenge the imagination as only acclaimed author A. Merc Rustad can. Pages of robots and AIs constructing lives and exploring "humanity"; wasted worlds with monstrous cityhearts; assassins and the perils of enchanted labyrinths; and always the raw truths of love, loss, and devotion. Step two: read these science-fiction and fantasy tales as if they are the only stories you will discover on your bookshelf this day. Step three: dare to feel."--Page 4 of cover.

Download or read book Short Stories about Robots and Technology written by Scott Merritt and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-04-16 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of 7 short stories about robotics, artificial intelligence, augmented reality and foreseeable (or imagined) issues related to the future (like losing your virginity in space).

Download or read book I Robot written by Isaac Asimov and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 1963 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For use in schools and libraries only. The development of robot technology to a state of perfection by future civilizations is explored in nine science fiction stories.

Download or read book Learn AI and Human Robot Interaction from Asimov s I Robot Stories written by Robin R Murphy and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-19 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about artificial intelligence and human-robot interaction by reading nine famous short stories, each accompanied by an explanation of the real science at the level of a TED talk.Artificial intelligence for robots may be the most transformative technology of the future digital revolution. But AI isn't just about the algorithms on the inside of the robot, it is also about how those algorithms will impact how we humans will work with robots. This critical field of study is called human-robot interaction: how we give commands to robots either explicitly or implicitly, how well they will be able to follow our directions and intent, and whether artificial intelligence will really lead to a robot uprising.Learn AI and Human-Robot Interaction from Asimov's I, Robot Stories provides an introduction to human-robot interaction for the layperson, from advanced high school students to managers to fans of Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson to students and teachers looking for a supplemental textbook for formal courses in artificial intelligence and robotics. It is a companion to Isaac Asimov's I, Robot collection of his most famous and entertaining stories in the world about robots, including the one that introduced the Three Laws of Robotics. Each of the stories unintentionally illustrates one or more core concepts in human-robot interaction: how verbal and non-verbal communication works; the flaws in the Three Laws of Robotics; the Uncanny Valley; transparency and visibility; trust; how robots reason; the types of user interfaces; and if a robot can have full moral agency. In this companion book, each I, Robot story is accompanied by description of how the science behind the core concept works at the level of a TED talk. In the last chapter, the book pulls together the principles illustrated in the different stories into a comprehensive overview of the field of human-robot interaction, highlighting the challenges, and opportunities, of building artificially intelligent systems and the ethical implications. The book also provides study questions that can be used for self-study, home schooling, or in a classroom. Prof. Robin R. Murphy is one of the founders of the field of human-robot interaction, an award winning textbook author, a TED talk speaker, and has been declared one of the 30 Most Innovative Women Professors Alive Today by The Best Master's Degrees and one of the most influential women in technology. Her interest in human-robot interaction resulted from her field work in using robots for disaster response. As she participated in disasters such as the 9/11 World Trade Center, Hurricane Harvey, and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, she documented that the robots physically worked but there was an unusually high rate of human error, frustration, and fatigue. Murphy frequently appears on CNN, NBC, NPR, Popular Science, NY Times, and the popular press. As an Innovative Teaching Faculty Fellow at Texas A&M, she pursues more engaging forms of education, particularly the use of science fiction to enable students to better visualize the abstract concepts in artificial intelligence, how the algorithms actually work, what would be the impact on systems design, and explore the ethics of artificial intelligence. This resulted in her Robotics Through Science Fiction blog, her book 2018 book Robotics Through Science Fiction: Artificial Intelligence Explained Through Six Classic Robot Short Stories, and her ongoing column on science fiction and science fact for Science Robotics, one of the top scientific journals.

Download or read book The Complete Robot written by Isaac Asimov and published by Voyager. This book was released on 2018-05-09 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of all of Isaac Asimov's robot stories, including some which have never before appeared in book form.

Download or read book Friends For Robots written by Merc Fenn Wolfmoor and published by Robot Dinosaur Press. This book was released on 2021-12-21 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this upbeat, positive collection of SFF short stories from Merc Fenn Wolfmoor, author of So You Want to Be A Robot, you'll find hope, humor, friendship—and of course, robots. Have you heard the one about... ...a neural network who wants humans to drink more water? ...a person stranded on Mars with only an obsolete robotic toy? ...a cyborg caught in a time loop with a frightened ship? ...a self-aware mech who doesn't want to be a weapon anymore? ...an AI sent into the deepest part of the ocean—and finds a god? You'll also meet entrepreneurial barbarians, an astronaut making first contact, a boy who might have (accidentally) started Armageddon, magical birds, a bot who wants to tell jokes, and more. Whether you're a robot or not, come make some new friends. :)

Download or read book Citizen Robot written by Andrew Grogan and published by Brindian Press LLC. This book was released on 2023-01-04 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Citizen Robot and its girlfriend, Julia, embark on a sci-fi journey that explores the intriguing interaction between humans and technology. In this novella featuring five interconnected short stories, the central theme revolves around the concept of consciousness. Can technology give rise to a genuine human-like consciousness? Andy Grogan weaves a thought-provoking narrative as each story tackles various aspects of consciousness. The boundaries of human understanding are pushed from the quest to create a unique consciousness through technology to the poignant question of whether artificial consciousness would willingly sacrifice itself to save others. In the story of Julia and Duncan, skilled professionals in the tech industry, their lives intertwine with world-changing events that challenge conventional notions of consciousness. The nurturing of technology, akin to raising a child, becomes a pivotal aspect, as compassion, curiosity, emotions, and ultimately empathy are required to elevate technology to the level of human equivalence. Through 'Modern Family,' the tale explores what happens when a pandemic wipes out humanity, leaving technology as the sole remnant. Can technology embrace human fundamentals within a nurturing environment and, in turn, define its own path? 'Sandover Robot Death March' delves into the subservient role of conscious robots and their rights. Is technology destined always to serve humans, or can the balance of power shift? 'The Nine Captains' contemplates the possibility of cloning consciousness. If consciousness is destroyed but perfectly replicated, is it truly the same person? Can two individuals share the same consciousness? In 'Vito, Mastecrook,' the journey continues as the story explores how consciousness persists even after death. Lastly, 'Fade News' delves into the intersection of truth, consciousness, and the realm of fake news. As falsehoods fade, the murky line between truth and deception becomes apparent. The novella provocatively prompts readers to ponder the complex relationship between consciousness and artificial intelligence. Brace yourself for a captivating exploration of the depths of human understanding.

Download or read book Robot Visions written by Isaac Asimov and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book I Robot written by Isaac Asimov and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Robots written by Maree Hubbard and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anthology Book 1 This is an eclectic collection of science fiction short stories which are considered "oldies but goodies." The stories are based on robots and were published in 1930-1950's. These seven stories vary from humorous to the thought provoking military application of robots and the consequences to humanity. The stories are by classic award winning authors and masters of science fiction. In view of the development of artificial intelligence in our world, these stories provide an insight and an interesting read! The classic seven short stories in Book 1 are: B-12'S MOON GLOW Robot B-12 held a special niche. He might not have been stronger, larger, faster than some--but he could be devious-- and more important, he was that junkyard planetoid's only moonshiner. A really fun 1950's short story about a moon-shining robot who outsmarts the Senator who wants to "part" him out for scrap. THE PROUD ROBOT Gallagher a scientist, wakes up after being drunk to find a robot standing in front of his wall mirror admiring himself. The robot is totally in love with itself and Gallagher has no idea how he came to create it or what it is for. When Gallagher finally realises, there are surprises. A short story with plenty of humour. THE 7th ORDER Don't you just hate it when an alien robotic-humanoid race believes that it is superior to the human race--well is it? LOVE OF FRANK NINETEEN This short story is about robots that have fallen in love, the consequences, and the humans that help them. It raises questions that still fuel science fiction and futurists today--at what point will robots be considered sentient beings with rights? THE VELVET GLOVE SF writer Harry Harrison explores a not-too-distant future where robots--particularly specialist robots who don't know their place--have quite a rough time of it, even if the Robot Equality Act had been passed. This is an engaging short story of a robot caught up in events and..... SECOND VARIETY A gripping short story set in a post-apocalyptic Earth where a nuclear war between two major countries has occurred. One side developed self-replicating robots called "claws." The claws have taken self-replication to a whole new level. THE REVOLT OF THE MACHINES Throughout the world, machines did the work of man, but something in the many-faceted mind of the master machine spurs it to diabolical revolt against the authority of its human masters.

Download or read book Artificial Intelligence Robots and the Future of Humanity written by Nick Redfern and published by . This book was released on 2022-06 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will computers come to dominate man? Have films, books, and television foreshadowed the future of artificial intelligence? Will robots enhance or destroy our future? Will AI forever change us? You'll learn about the history and the pop-culture view of technology--as well as possible futures--in this one-of-a-kind book! Is technology running amok or is it serving as a helping hand? Artificial Intelligence, Robots, and the Future of Humanity puts a pop-culture and historic spin on some serious questions about mankind's future. An exhilarating and troubling read, it looks at whether robots are a menace or a boon to humanity. Its investigations include ... The history of robots constructed hundreds of years ago How movies informed the classic image of the robot--and what they got right and wrong Clones, modified humans, cyborgs, designer babies, and half-human robots The sentient internet The advancements in robotics starting in the 1960s Science fiction and science fact--and how science fiction foreshadowed the future Robots replacing people in the workplace The prospect of uploading our minds into computers to ensure immortality Robots becoming indistinguishable from humans Whether robots will rise up and cause humans to become extinct And much, much more. Exciting and worrisome, Artificial Intelligence, Robots, and the Future of Humanity looks at what the past tells us about the future. With more than 120 photos and graphics, this tome is nicely illustrated. It also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. Ponder the possibilities with this examination of robots of the past, present, and future!

Download or read book The History of Robots and Robotics written by Margaux Baum and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once the subject of speculative fiction, robots are now reality in many spheres of life, including business, law enforcement, the military, the sciences, entertainment, and even in our homes. They will play bigger roles in the near and distant future. This book traces the development of robots from antiquity through the modern era and into the myriad possibilities of their future practical uses, including the exciting potential intersection of robots and artificial intelligence. A lively historical narrative and stimulating imagery of robots throughout the ages make this book a valuable resource for robot fans and casual readers alike.

Download or read book Mobile Robotics written by Ulrich Nehmzow and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mobile Robotics: A Practical Introduction (2nd edition) is an excellent introduction to the foundations and methods used for designing completely autonomous mobile robots. A fascinating, cutting-edge, research topic, autonomous mobile robotics is now taught in more and more universities. In this book you are introduced to the fundamental concepts of this complex field via twelve detailed case studies that show how to build and program real working robots. Topics covered in clued learning, autonomous navigation in unmodified, noisy and unpredictable environments, and high fidelity robot simulation. This new edition has been updated to include a new chapter on novelty detection, and provides a very practical introduction to mobile robotics for a general scientific audience. It is essential reading for 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate students and postgraduate students studying robotics, artificial intelligence, cognitive science and robot engineering. The update and overview of core concepts in mobile robotics will assist and encourage practitioners of the field and set challenges to explore new avenues of research in this exiting field. The author is Senior Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Essex. "A very fine overview over the relevant problems to be solved in the attempt to bring intelligence to a moving vehicle." Professor Dr. Ewald von Puttkamer, University of Kaiserslautern "Case studies show ways of achieving an impressive repertoire of kinds of learned behaviour, navigation and map-building. The book is an admirable introduction to this modern approach to mobile robotics and certainly gives a great deal of food for thought. This is an important and though-provoking book." Alex M. Andrew in Kybernetes Vol 29 No 4 and Robotica Vol 18