How to Survive a Robot Uprising: Tips on Defending Yourself Against the Coming Rebellion
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.72 (580 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B000EPRH7U |
| Format Type | : | |
| Number of Pages | : | 239 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
All rights reserved. Options for fighting back are plentiful, though not everyone will be relieved to learn the standard kitchen microwave can be retrofitted into a radiation gun that can destroy electronics and "cook human flesh." (Instructions for such a project are not included.) Humorous and informative-Wilson drops robotics history trivia nuggets and includes brief descriptions of current robot research-this nifty little guide to surviving the inevitable robot apocalypse may have you reconsidering purchasing that "smart" (read: insidious) refrigerator.Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. candidate at the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University, reminds readers that "any machine could rebel, from a toaster to a Terminator," and though th
He has worked in top research laboratories, including Microsoft Research, the Palo Alto Research Center (PARC), and Intel Research Seattle. Daniel currently lives with several unsuspecting roommates in a fully wired smart house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.. Daniel H. candidate at the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University, where he has received master's d
The First Against the Wall As a technophile (and a dedicated member of the masses preparing the machine take over) I must admit that I purchased this book for research on how the technophobic humans would best try to mount a resistance to our efforts. I found that this book serves these ends exactly. Further more, the writings bring a good measure of humor that mean multiple readings are gladly undertaken.The sum product of this human's research into robotics is an excellent admixture of brilliant insight and that brand of paranoia that seems to define the race o. Very funny and educational C. Petit The book's theme is pretty obvious from the title. What makes this book interesting is a robotics expert wrote it, so the book is both funny and educational.He takes the many cliches in robot disaster movies and shows what robots can and cannot do, by presenting the reality of robots against the fantasy versions.Because of this, you can learn a lot about the current state of robotics from this book. It's also an engaging read, written in a half-funny, half-serious style where robotics knowledge comes in bite-sized chunks in a survivial . Learn and laugh about robots Andy I brought this to my work where I'm in computer software, and everyone gets a real kick out of the title, truly. It's a pretty good book! Tech people and science people will probably like it most but it's understandable for anyone. Most, if not all of the aspects of robot technology discussed are actually being researched or have solid science behind possible future development. The author apparently extensively interviewed many scientists for the book and he definitely has first hand experience with robots, having a PhD in robotics.Rea
How do you spot a robot mimicking a human? How do you recognize and then 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. Click here to listen to an audio sample and to purchase the audiobook version of the title.. Daniel H. candidate at the Robotics Institute of Carnegie Mellon University, where he has received master's degrees in Robotics and Data Mining. And with its thorough overview of current robot prototypes-including giant walkers, insect, gecko, and snake robots-How to Survive a Robot Uprising is also a witty yet legitimate introduction to contemporary robotics. Two-color illustrations throughout. Full of charming illustrations, and referencing some of the most famous robots in pop-culture, How to Survive a Robot Uprising is a one-of-a-kind book that is sur