While there are many courses and tutorials online, learning from a book is still one of the best ways to greatly improve your skills. Below I have selected top Robots books.
- The Robots of Dawn (The Robot Series) (1994)
- I, Robot (2008)
- Ralph Masiello’s Robot Drawing Book (Ralph Masiello’s Drawing Books) (2011)
- House of Robots (2015)
- Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future (2016)
- Robot-Proof: Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (The MIT Press) (2018)
- National Geographic Readers: Robots (2014)
- Robot Coloring Book! Discover This Collection Of Coloring Pages (2018)
- Mia Marcotte and the Robot (2019)
- Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot (Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot #1) (2014)
- The Wild Robot (2018)
- RioBotz Combat Robot Tutorial (2009)
The Robots of Dawn (The Robot Series) (1994)
A millennium into the future two advances have altered the course of human history: the colonization of the Galaxy and the creation of the positronic brain.
I, Robot (2008)
I, Robot, the first and most widely read book in Asimov’s Robot series, forever changed the world’s perception of artificial intelligence. Here are stories of robots gone mad, of mind-reading robots, and robots with a sense of humor.
Ralph Masiello’s Robot Drawing Book (Ralph Masiello’s Drawing Books) (2011)
This easy-to-follow guide makes it simple for robot lovers and aspiring artists alike to learn how to draw robots. In step-by-step illustrations, beloved author/illustrator Ralph Masiello shows kids how to use circles, ovals, and other shapes build the body of a basic robot. Then it’s off to the warehouse for spare parts where artists can use dials, switches, and antennae to make their design one of a kind.
House of Robots (2015)
It was never easy for Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez to fit in, so he’s dreading the day when his genius mom insists he bring her newest invention to school: a walking, talking robot he calls E-for “Error”. Sammy’s no stranger to robots; his house is full of a colorful cast of them. But this one not only thinks it’s Sammy’s brother . . . it’s actually even nerdier than Sammy. Will E be Sammy’s one-way ticket to Loserville? Or will he prove to the world that it’s cool to be square?
Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future (2016)
Winner of Best Business Book of the Year awards from the Financial Times and from Forbes”Lucid, comprehensive, and unafraid;an indispensable contribution to a long-running argument.”–Los Angeles TimesWhat are the jobs of the future? How many will there be? And who will have them? As technology continues to accelerate and machines begin taking care of themselves, fewer people will be necessary.
Robot-Proof: Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (The MIT Press) (2018)
Driverless cars are hitting the road, powered by artificial intelligence. Robots can climb stairs, open doors, win Jeopardy, analyze stocks, work in factories, find parking spaces, advise oncologists. In the past, automation was considered a threat to low-skilled labor. Now, many high-skilled functions, including interpreting medical images, doing legal research, and analyzing data, are within the skill sets of machines.
National Geographic Readers: Robots (2014)
Discover the coolest robots of today and tomorrow in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the science behind these amazing machines.
Robot Coloring Book! Discover This Collection Of Coloring Pages (2018)
Robot Coloring Book! Discover this Robot coloring book. Kids can enjoy using this book at home or at school. This book provides plentiful coloring pages so kids can never get bored while doing this constructive activity. Coloring can help build good motor patterns and skills which kids can benefit from. With a wide unique variety of robot coloring pages, kids will have endless fun. Grab a copy of this book!
Mia Marcotte and the Robot (2019)
Mia Marcotte is a 9-year-old girl with a secret dream—to be an astronaut and fly to Mars. So when a field trip to the space center is promised for a successful participation in the school science fair, Mia is thrilled. The only problem: her attempt to build a mini-rocket in her backyard ends in a flop. But it also leads her to an extraordinary encounter—with Aizek, a curious robot who wants to learn imagination.
Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot (Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot #1) (2014)
Meet Ricky Ricotta, a little mouse with a big problem!Ricky Ricotta lives in Squeakyville with his mom and dad. Ricky has a hard time making friends at school, and the neighborhood bullies are always picking on him. If only Ricky could find someone to be his best buddy and keep those creepy bullies away!Meanwhile, on the other side of town, a mad scientist named Dr. Stinky McNasty has created a Mighty Robot who is as gentle as he is powerful. Dr.
The Wild Robot (2018)
Wild RobotAn engaging tale that explores many important themes. We can only hope that Roz serves as the template for all future robots. Peter Brown’s illustrations are as marvellous as ever!’ Coralie Bickford-Smith, author of THE FOX AND THE STARWhen robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island.
RioBotz Combat Robot Tutorial (2009)
Combat robotics is a sport that is practiced world-wide. It attracts all kinds of participants, especially people interested in technology, engineering, machine design, computer science, new technologies and their trends. The competitions involve one-on-one duels between radio-controlled robotic vehicles in a bulletproof arena.
Best Robots Books: The Ultimate List
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ROS Programming: Building Powerful Robots
Author(s): Anil Mahtani et al.
ID: 2344203, Publisher: Packt Publishing, Year: March 2018, Size: 60 Mb, Format: pdf
Designing Autonomous Mobile Robots
Author(s): John Holland (Auth.)
ID: 1017075, Publisher: Newnes, Year: cop. 2004, Size: 12 Mb, Format: pdf
Interplanetary Robots: True Stories of Space Exploration
Author(s): Rod Pyle
ID: 2322203, Publisher: Prometheus Books, Year: 29 Jan 2019, Size: 10 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not absolute. Some books are really chart-busters according to USA Today, others are drafted by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Leave a comment if you have any feedback on the list.