This is a 400-page, illustrated encyclopaedia, intended mainly for amateur robotics fans, electronics hobbyists and students, covering the subjects of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). The definitions are short, yet informative. There are approximately 150 illustrations. The book aims to address the need for a broad-view reference about robotics and AI. Aimed at the general, rather than professional, reader, the presentation is relatively non-mathematical. It is not intended as a problem-solving book. It will, however, help clear up confusion as to the meanings of terms and the applications (real and potential) of the technologies and systems defined. Key features of this encyclopaedia include: concise presentation; reader-friendly definitions; making complex concepts easy to understand; extensive cross-referencing; clear illustrations; coverage of the latest developments and trends; and a comprehensive bibliography.
Author Biography
Stan Gibilisco is a professional technical writer who specializes in books on electronics and science topics. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Electronics, The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing, and The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics, as well as over 20 other technical books. His published works have won numerous awards. The Encyclopedia of Electronics was chosen a "Best Reference Book of the 1980s" by the American Library Association, which also named his McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing a "Best Reference of 1996."
