Nasa’s Bees

The unveiling of increasingly intelligent robots had become a near daily occurrence when NASA revealed the robotic 'bee' helpers it was sending to the International Space Station in 2019. NASA's Bees explores this and 49 more of the most groundbreaking discoveries and advances across the surprisingly long history of robotics and the closely related field of artificial intelligence.

From the mechanical men of ancient legend to Tesla's self-driving cars, Nasa's Bees charts the fascinating evolution of the idea of using intelligent man-made or synthetic objects to fulfill our needs. It is a thorough and accessible guide to the history of some of the fastest growing areas of scientific research today.

Lucid exploration of the story of robotics through an examination of 50 of its greatest discoveries and advances - Fully illustrated throughout, with lively illustrations that illuminate the discoveries - The discoveries cover a broad range of topical concerns, exploring the benefits of each advance and its potential impact on our daily lives as well as the future of the field - Part of the Great Experiments Series