Famous Robots and Cyborgs
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Famous Robots and Cyborgs

An Encyclopedia of Robots from TV, Film, Literature, Comics, Toys, and More

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Famous Robots and Cyborgs

An Encyclopedia of Robots from TV, Film, Literature, Comics, Toys, and More

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Famous Robots and Cyborgs is a high-octane voyage through the history of our metallic friends and foes. Dan Roberts narrates the history, strengths, weaknesses, quirks, and foibles of a plethora of fictional robots, cyborgs, and mechanical races—taking in the pronouncements of sci-fi visionaries and eminent robotics scientists along the way. Roberts guides us through the evolution of the deadly Cylons of Battlestar Gallactica in its various forms to movie classics like the mysterious Gort of The Day the Earth Stood Still, the iconic C-3PO, and of course the Terminator.We encounter crazed cybernetic killers, megalomaniac computers, living spaceships, beautiful androids, human brains in metal bodies, and ultracompetitive robot gladiators. Along the way, find answers to such questions as: Are robots capable of love? Which were the least convincing and most laughable movie robots of all time? Can robots harm humans to save themselves? And can you really destroy a deadly cyborg assassin with the force of an exploding oil tanker? Famous Robots and Cyborgs is a joyful, eclectic, informative, celebratory journey through the hi-tech world of the mechanical man (and woman). Packed full of trivia, robo-facts, controversy, history, and information on robot toys, games, films, TV, and books, it will delight the dedicated robot aficionado and the interested newcomer alike.

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Publisher
Skyhorse
Year
2014
ISBN
9781628739275
Topic
Media & Performing Arts
Subtopic
Film & Video

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Chapter 1: Frequently Asked Questions
  6. Chapter 2: Milestones
  7. Chapter 3: The First Ones
  8. Chapter 4: The Best of the Worst
  9. Chapter 5: The Age of Paranoia
  10. Chapter 6: Double Trouble
  11. Chapter 7: A Golden Age
  12. Chapter 8: How To Kill A Robot
  13. Chapter 9: Sins And Revelations
  14. Chapter 10: We ♄ Robots
  15. Chapter 11: Transformations
  16. Chapter 12: Living Ships
  17. Chapter 13: The Modern Age
  18. Chapter 14: Danger, Human!
  19. Chapter 15: Loving The Robot
  20. Chapter 16: The Perfect Robot 145