I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's tongue and cheek, but also very well researched and informative. I think a lot of you here would enjoy it. [thumb]
How to Survive a Robot Uprising
Tips on Defending Yourself Against the Coming Rebellion
Daniel H. Wilson
www.amazon.com/How-Survive-Robot-Uprising-Defending/dp/1582345929
How do you spot a robot mimicking a human? How do you recognize and deactivate a rebel servant robot? How do you escape a murderous smart house, or evade a swarm of marauding robotic flies? In this dryly hilarious survival guide, roboticist Daniel H. Wilson teaches worried humans the secrets to quashing a robot mutiny. From treating laser wounds to fooling face and speech recognition, outwitting robot logic to engaging in hand-to-pincer combat, How to Survive a Robot Uprising covers every possible doomsday scenario facing the newest endangered species: humans.
Based on extensive interviews with prominent scientists and including an overview of cutting edge robot prototypes like humanoid walkers, insect, gecko, and snake robots, this one-of-a-kind book makes a witty yet legitimate introduction to contemporary robotics.