The future of robots is here now. This exploration looks at the many ways hat robots are being utilized on land, sea, and outer space, and in many industries cross the globe. Vibrant photographs show the robots in action. Each spread includes visually appealing sections and boxed text that is engaging and informative. Debatable topics are addressed in sidebars that give readers a chance to think about the pros and cons of the various technologies. Are robots used to clean pollution from the oceans better than teaching people how to conserve resources? Can robotic doctors be empathetic to their patients? Will robots used in industry take over jobs needed by humans? VERDICT Readers will be drawn to this series that provides them an up-close and personal view of the emerging technology of robots.