The Nexi Robot

Every great invention begins with a great idea! Read all the books in this series and learn about the history and impact of some of the most fascinating innovations and inventions of our time. Explore the idea's early stages of development, problems encountered along the way, and how each great idea has influenced our lives.

There are about one million robots working in the world today. They work under the water, in space, in factories and can even vacuum your rugs! Now, robots like Nexi are able to interact with humans and become social-making it possible for robots to start to understand and learn from people.

Read The Nexi Robot to learn these interesting facts and more about robots:

The Nexi Robot can recognize people and follow them with its eyes as they move around a room.

Nexi has a body, but it does not have legs. Instead it uses wheels to be mobile.

Nexi's creator believes that someday everyone will be able to own a personal robot.

Teams of robots play soccer against each other in the RoboCup World Championship.

Children's Literature

This title is part of the "A Great Idea" series. Nexi is one of a team of four small humanoid robots that have mobility, dexterity, and "social" communication skills. Chapters include: The "Century of the Robot, Robots with Personality, Nexi the Social Robot," and "Partners for People." There is a glossary, a "For More Information," an index, picture credits, and an "About the Author." Words that appear in bold in the text are defined in the glossary. There is even a "Did You Know?" on the back cover. This book seems to be very thorough and informative. The format includes photos with subtitles, charts, explanatory pullouts, symbols that call attention to particular information, and a section about the author. Every aspect of this title is well done. The pre-bound cover is most attractive. This series should be a "must buy" for all library collections. Reviewer: Naomi Butler