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Robots / by Potter, William,1964-author.(CARDINAL)632193;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Robots rule! -- Age of the automaton -- Robots for real -- Build a bot -- Danger droids -- Mobile machines -- Battlefield bots -- Motor industry -- Robot replacements -- Awesome androids -- Mechanical megastars -- Electric dreams -- The next upgrade.Robots aren't just human-like machines that can walk around and talk. They're remote-controlled vacuumed cleaners, giant robotic arms used to build cars, and in the equipment of operating rooms. This volume shows readers just how many robots are used in so many ways, supported by full-color images of real-life robots at work. The history of robotics helps readers understand the development of some of the coolest technology around today.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Informational works.; Robotics; Robots;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Robots / by Howell, Izzi,author.(CARDINAL)354614;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Designing a robot -- Moving parts -- Circuits -- Sensors -- Sight and navigation -- Code -- Programming robots -- Artificial intelligence -- Robot ethics -- The first robots -- Robots in danger -- Robots in space -- Drones and cars -- Hall of fame: Real robots -- Hall of fame: Household robots -- Robots and medicine -- Bionics -- Robotic arms -- Androids -- Hall of fame: Fictional robots -- Robots of the future.Take a look at how a robotic arm is designed, how engineers are devising examples that can be controlled by the human brain just like a real arm, and how the science of electronics allows the robot to interpret electrical signals and move in response. Find out about sensors, code and programming, explore fascinating robots from drones and space rovers to medical robots, and meet some of the world's most famous robots. Try activities such as designing your own rescue robot to squeeze into small spaces.Inject some fun into STEAM topics, with these lively examinations of buildings, robots, computers, vehicles, materials and space! This bright, colourful new series aims to inspire children aged 8 and up with a lifelong love of STEAM subjects.1050L
Subjects: Robotics; Robots; Robots;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Robots [videorecording] / by Ball, Ian,composer.; Berry, Halle,voice actor.(CARDINAL)372834; Bliss, L.,voice actor.; Bradshaw, Terry,voice actor.(CARDINAL)509323; Broadbent, Jim,voice actor.(CARDINAL)432666; Brooks, Mel,1926-avoice actor.(CARDINAL)724321; Bynes, Amanda,1986-voice actor.(CARDINAL)541335; Carnochan, John,editor of moving image work.; Davis, Jerry,film producer.; Donkin, John C.,film producer.(CARDINAL)867113; Ganz, Lowell,1948-screenwriter.(CARDINAL)844762; Joyce, William,film producer.(CARDINAL)725039; Kinnear, Greg,1963-voice actor.(CARDINAL)532793; Lindsay-Abaire, David,screenwriter.(CARDINAL)704064; Mandel, Babaloo,screenwriter.(CARDINAL)848501; McClain, Jim,screenwriter.; McGregor, Ewan,1971-voice actor.(CARDINAL)532509; Mita, Ron,screenwriter.; Powell, John,composer.(CARDINAL)768510; Wedge, Chris,1958-film director.(CARDINAL)786504; Williams, Robin,voice actor.; Blue Sky Studios.(CARDINAL)541679; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.(CARDINAL)340075;
Editor, John Carnochan ; music, Ian Ball, John Powell ; production designer, William Joyce ; story by Ron Mita, Jim McClain, David Lindsay-Abaire.Voices: Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, Greg Kinnear, Mel Brooks, Amanda Bynes, Drew Carey, Robin Williams, Lucille Bliss, Terry Bradshaw, Jim Broadbent.With the help of his misfit mechanical friends, a small town robot named Rodney embarks on the adventure of a lifetime as he heads for the big city to pursue his dreams and ultimately proves that anyone can shine no matter what they're made of.MPAA rating: PG, for some brief language and suggestive humor.DVD, dual-layer format ; full screen presentation (1.33:1) ; Dolby digital 5.1 and DTS digital 5.1 surround (English soundtrack) ; Dolby digital surround (French and Spanish soundtracks) ; region 1.
Subjects: Animated films.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Inventors; Robots;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 20 / Total copies: 40
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Robots / by Gagne, Tammy,author.(CARDINAL)351390;
Includes index.What are robots? -- How robots work -- Ways to use robots -- The future of robots."This book introduces readers to the developing technology of robots. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning." --480L
Subjects: Inventions; Robot industry; Robots; Technological innovations; Technology;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Robots / by Bergin, Mark,1961-(CARDINAL)428081;
Making a start -- Perspective -- Drawing tools -- Materials -- Drawing a scene -- Security droid -- Giant mecha -- Flying mecha -- Explorer robot -- Combat mecha -- Human mecha -- Land walker -- Mutant mecha -- Fantasy mecha -- Glossary and Index.Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing basic robots and different types, such as the security droid, giant mecha, and combat mecha.
Subjects: Drawing; Robots in art;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 11
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Robots / by Rosier, Maggie.(CARDINAL)401502; Porter, Steve.(CARDINAL)604909;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Robots! -- Crush -- Raze -- D-Buggr -- Point -- AR-lift -- Athletixx -- Spike -- Bit -- Glossary -- To learn more."Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw robots. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.Grades 3-7.IG850LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Robots in art; Drawing;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Robots / by Neuenfeldt, Elizabeth,author.(CARDINAL)846454;
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.Origami fun -- R2-D2 -- WALL-E -- Eve -- Lost in Space robot -- Baymax -- BB-8 -- Mega Man -- The Iron Giant.Building a robot requires wires, metal, and knowledge of computers. But building an origami robot just takes a sheet or two of paper! With this hands-on origami guide, readers can construct favorite fictional robots, from Wall-E and Eva to BB-8 and the Iron Giant. Engaging text offers facts about each robot, while tips and tricks sidebars help with paper folding techniques.Ages 7-13Grades 4-6560L
Subjects: Origami; Paper toy making; Robots;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Robots [videorecording] / by Christensen, Casper,1968-film director,screenwriter.; Elwes, Cassian,1959-film producer.; Favre, Julian,film producer.; Hamel, Stephen,film producer.; Hines, Ant,film director,screenwriter.(CARDINAL)422845; Postacchini, Emanuela,actor.; Rust, Paul,1981-actor.(CARDINAL)347908; Rutherford, Nicholas,1985-actor.; Whitehall, Jack,1988-actor.(CARDINAL)814103; Woodley, Shailene,actor.(CARDINAL)549384; Motion picture adaptation of (work):Sheckley, Robert,1928-2005.Robot who looked like me.; Company Films (Los Angeles, Calif.),production company.; Decal (Firm),publisher.(CARDINAL)874345; Elevated Films,production company.; Neon (Firm),presenter.(CARDINAL)679032; Road Films,production company.; Robots Filmproduktion GmbH & Co. KG,production company.; Rocket Science (Firm),production company.;
Director of photography, Luke Geissbühler ; edited by Matthew Freund ; music by Magnus Fiennes.Shailene Woodley, Jack Whitehall, Nick Rutherford, Emanuela Postacchini, Paul Rust.Charles is a womanizer while Elaine is a gold digger. The duo learns humanity when forced to team up and pursue robot doubles of themselves.MPA rating: R; for pervasive language and sexual content.English described videoEnglish subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingDVD; region 1, NTSC; wide screen (2.39:1); Dolby digital 5.1.
Subjects: Feature films.; Fiction films.; Film adaptations.; Romantic comedy films.; Science fiction films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Androids; Dating (Social customs); Man-woman relationships; Robots;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Robots / by Gray, Peter,1969-(CARDINAL)471764;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Materials -- Basic techniques -- Composition -- Color theory -- Light and shade -- Coloring -- Perspective -- Creating Magnus -- Two-point perspective -- Giant robot -- Projects -- X-o-dus -- Designing a robot -- Developing the robot.Explains how to draw robots for manga taking readers step by step through the process and discussing techniques and perspective.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Robots in art; Comic books, strips, etc.; Cartooning; Caricatures and cartoons;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Robots [videorecording] / by Berry, Halle.(CARDINAL)372834; Ganz, Lowell,1948-(CARDINAL)844762; Kinnear, Greg,1963-(CARDINAL)532793; Lindsay-Abaire, David.(CARDINAL)704064; Mandel, Babaloo.(CARDINAL)848501; McClain, Jim.; McGregor, Ewan,1971-(CARDINAL)532509; Mita, Ron.; Powell, John.(CARDINAL)768510; Saldanha, Carlos.; Wedge, Chris,1958-(CARDINAL)786504; Blue Man Group.(CARDINAL)431619; Blue Sky Studios.(CARDINAL)541679; Twentieth Century Fox Animation.; Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.(CARDINAL)340075;
Production designer, Wiliam Joyce ; supervising animators, James Bresnahan, Michael Thurmeier ; computer graphics supervisor, Michael J. Travers ; editor, John Carnochan ; music, John Powell ; featured percussion, Blue Man Group.Voices: Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, Greg Kinnear, Mel Brooks, Amanda Bynes, Drew Carey, Jim Broadbent, Stanley Tucci, Robin Williams.A young robot, who is a genius inventor, dreams of making the world a better place and meeting his idol, master inventor Bigweld.MPAA rating: PG.DVD, Dolby digital 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Animated films.; Comedy films.; Fantasy films.; Feature films.; Inventors; Robots; Science fiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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