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The unputdownable second book in the action-packed spy thriller series, where cutting-edge tech meets explosive adventure. Fans of Alex Rider and Young Bond will be hooked on this fast-paced spy series, perfect for gadget-lovers, gamers and thrill seekers. >> "High-tech gadgets and explosive action." THE WEEK JUNIOR >> "The next generation of super spies." EOIN COLFER An undercover mission. A deadly game of spies. When a secretive robotics company is hacked, teen spies Swift and Hawk discover out-of-control weaponized robots battling to escape into the city. As they race to shut down the virus, they quickly realize this is only the beginning. A ruthless organization is plotting something far more deadly. Swift and Hawk must go undercover in their most dangerous mission yet. A page-turning spy thriller for readers 9+ that can be enjoyed as a standalone novel or read as part of the adrenaline-fuelled Swift and Hawk spy series. Praise for Swift and Hawk: Undercover With plenty of high-tech gadgets and explosive action, the newest instalment of the Swift and Hawk series is just as thrilling as the first. THE WEEK JUNIOR Hi-tech, hi-spec and high adventure. This is the next generation of super spies. I loved it. EOIN COLFER, author of Artemis Fowl Praise for Swift and Hawk: Cyberspies Selected as The Week Junior Top 5 Action-Packed Adventures "This tense spy thriller is pure escapism." BOOKTRUST "Smart, tense and exciting, Swift and Hawk swept me away into a world of cyber espionage, robots and gadgets that would make even Q envious! A brilliant, breathless thriller." JENNIFER BELL "Loved Swift and Hawk: Cyberspies, a high-octane, high-tech teen spy-fi thriller that left me breathless. Buckle up!" JAMIE RUSSELL "A gripping, ingenious, thrilling read that you won't be able to put down!" M.G. LEONARD "A brilliantly written spy mystery, with a fast-moving plot, characters that leap from the page, and a cornucopia of coding and tech to keep young readers riveted." ANNA MAZZOLA <br><br> Autorid: Logan Macx <br>

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Tefal robottolmuimeja RG8597 X-Plorer Serie 75 S+ Robot Vacuum Cleaner, valge

Lemmikloomakarvade eemaldamiseks mõeldud puhastuskomplekt sobib Tefal X-plorer S75 robottolmuimejaga. Sisaldab: • 2 küljeharja nurkade ja raskesti ligipääsetavate kohtade jaoks • 1 suure tihedusega fiiberlapp loomakarvade ja tõrksate plekkide puhastamiseks (punane lapp) • 1 standardne keskmise tihedusega fiiberlapp: pehme, sobib kõikidele põrandatüüpidele, sealhulgas õrnadele põrandatele (sinine lapp) • 1 suure jõudlusega filter: filtreerib kuni 99,9% tolmuallergeenidest Sinu robottolmuimeja imemisvõimsuse säilitamiseks soovitame vahetada lappe iga 100 pesukorra järel, puhastada küljeharju kord kuus ning vahetada küljeharju ja filtreid kaks korda aastas.

Lemmikloomakarvade eemaldamiseks mõeldud puhastuskomplekt sobib Tefal S95 robottolmuimejaga. Sisaldab: • 2 küljeharja nurkade ja raskesti ligipääsetavate kohtade jaoks • 1 suure tihedusega fiiberlapp loomakarvade ja tõrksate plekkide puhastamiseks (punane lapp) • 1 standardne keskmise tihedusega fiiberlapp: pehme, sobib kõikidele põrandatüüpidele, sealhulgas õrnadele põrandatele (sinine lapp) • 1 suure jõudlusega filter: filtreerib kuni 99,9% tolmuallergeenidest Sinu robottolmuimeja imemisvõimsuse säilitamiseks soovitame vahetada lappe iga 100 pesukorra järel, puhastada küljeharju kord kuus ning vahetada küljeharju ja filtreid kaks korda aastas.

<p><strong>Automaatne tolmuanuma tühjendamine</strong><br />X-PLORER Serie 75 viib automaatse puhastamise täiesti uuele tasemele - automaatse tolmuanuma tühjenduse automaattühjendusjaamaks vaid 20 sekundiga pärast igat puhastuskorda, mis tagab meelerahu kuni 60 päevaks.<br /><br /><strong>Täielik puhastuskatvus</strong><br />Kõikjal liikuv automaatne tolmuimeja ülitäpse Smart Exploration 8.0 lasernavigatsiooniga nutikaks ja metoodiliseks puhastamiseks.<br /><br /><strong>Neli-ühes puhastustegevus</strong><br />Külghari puhastab nurgad ja raskesti ligipääsetavad kohad, Turbo Brush imeb juuksekarvad, lemmiklooma karvad ja kiud, BLDC-mootor tagab usaldusväärse imemise ning Smart Aqua Power süsteem mopib pinnad puhtaks.<br /><br /><strong>Nutikas moppimine põrandatüübi järgi</strong><br />Robottolmuimeja, mis pakub täiuslikku täpsust ja tõhusust tänu Smart Aqua Power süsteemile, millel on 4 veekoguse taset, mida saab põrandatüübi järgi seadistada.<br /><br /><strong>Isikupärastatud seaded</strong><br />Loo keelutsoone, aktiveeri nutikas kohtpuhastus, halda koristust tubade kaupa, salvesta püsikaarte ja palju muud vastavalt oma vajadustele kohandatavate seadetega.<br /><br /><strong>Kõrge ronimisvõime</strong><br />Tänu võimele ronida üle kuni 18 mm kõrguste takistuste, jõuab robot kõikjale, kuhu vaja.<br /><br /><strong>Vaikne puhastus</strong><br />Avasta vaikse režiimiga mugavam ja vähem pealetükkivam puhastuskogemus kogu perele.<br /><br /><strong>Kauakestev aku</strong><br />Kauakestev aku võimaldab ühe laadimisega puhastada kuni 120-minutit.</p>

Learn to count from ten to one and back again with this rhythmic, rhyming robot adventure!

TEN LITTLE: now a major TV series on Sky Kids! Count along with the Ten Little Robots in this action-packed, counting rhyme adventure! Ten Little Robots are exploring a fantastical factory ... And with nee-naahing sirens, ker-boooming engines, and plenty of gadgets and buttons, chaos soon ensues! Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Robots is perfect for sharing together. Read the bouncy rhyming story. Count from ten to one and back again, as the Little Robots disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each page. And join in with all the great sound-words! The Ten Little series has sold over a million copies worldwide, and Ten Little Bookworms is a 2019 World Book Day pick. <br><br> Autorid: Mike Brownlow, Simon Rickerty <br>

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Count along with the Ten Little Robots in this action-packed, counting rhyme adventure! In a sturdy board book with a shiny silver cover. Ten Little Robots are exploring a fantastical factory ... And with nee-naahing sirens, ker-boooming engines, and plenty of gadgets and buttons, chaos soon ensues! Part traditional counting rhyme, part fun-filled story, Ten Little Robots is perfect for sharing together. Read the bouncy rhyming story. Count from ten to one and back again, as the Little Robots disappear then reappear. Spot and count the details on each page. And join in with all the great sound-words! The Ten Little series has sold over a million copies worldwide, and Ten Little Bookworms is a 2019 World Book Day pick. <br><br> Autorid: Mike Brownlow, Simon Rickerty <br>

After an initial slow diffusion of minimal invasive approaches in liver surgery, laparoscopy has now been implemented worldwide. This process has been sped up after several papers showed the superiority of laparoscopy over the open approach with regard to short-term outcomes. Before, the adaptation and diffusion of LLS was much slower compared to other general surgical specialties. The challenge in controlling major hemorrhage, the risk of gas embolism, the steepness of the learning curve and the uncertainty about oncological outcomes were barriers for the implementation of LLS. Nowadays, laparoscopic liver resections (LLR) are considered safe and feasible. The same evolution is seen in the diffusion of robotic liver surgery (RLS). The first reported robotic liver resection was published in 2003. Introduction of RLS has remained very slow compared to other subspecialties. This could be attributed to the complexity of minimally invasive liver surgery and the steep learning curve to overcome. Furthermore, the absence of instruments for parenchyma transection appeared to be a barrier for many surgeons to start RLS. Nowadays, Robotic liver surgery is in it's pioneering phase and limited to a few high volume centers. Furthermore data regarding the implementation of RLS are still scarce and the reproducibility of the implementation is still debated. This textbook will offer readers a useful overview of RLS state of the art, collecting the contributions of renowned robotic liver surgeons from Europe, Asia and the Americas. The editors will collaborate with a professional medical illustrator specialized in minimal invasive liver surgery to offer readers a visual experience of the most important surgical steps.

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the pioneering field of robotic liver surgery (RLS), offering readers an invaluable overview of its current state and future potential. Through this book, readers will learn about the evolution, challenges, and advancements in RLS, as well as its comparison to traditional laparoscopic liver surgery (LLS).The chapters cover topics such as the historical development of RLS, the technological innovations driving its progress, and detailed case studies from leading robotic liver surgeons across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The authors delve into critical issues like the steep learning curve, risk management, and oncological outcomes. This collection of essays invites readers to think through critical questions such as the reproducibility of RLS implementation and its long-term viability in surgical practice.Researchers in minimally invasive surgery, hepatobiliary specialists, and medical professionals interested in robotic surgery will find this book particularly beneficial. It offers theoretical perspectives and practical case studies that make it highly readable for both scholars and practitioners. Whether you are an experienced surgeon or a student eager to learn about the latest advancements in liver surgery, this book provides essential insights into the evolving landscape of RLS.

An all-encompassing look at the making of DreamWorks Animation’s movie The Wild Robot, based on the New York Times bestselling series from Peter BrownDreamWorks Animation brings to life Peter Brown’s bestselling book about a robot stranded on an uninhabited island.Depicting the tale of resilience, kindness, and shared humanity, The Art of DreamWorks The Wild Robot presents hundreds of character designs and concept art from the making of the movie, along with exclusive interviews from the writers, artists, cast, and filmmakers.Featuring a foreword by Lupita Nyong'o, a preface by Peter Brown, an introduction by writer-director Chris Sanders, and an afterword by producer Jeff Hermann, this insider’s guide details the elaborate artistry involved in creating the ultimate celebration of nature, family, and the emotional journey of becoming more than one is programmed to be.This beautiful coffee table book is a gift to animation fans.

The Art of DreamWorks The Wild Robot, The Art of DreamWorks The Wild Robot

Immerse yourself in the official collection of artworks from the first three volumes of Love, Death + Robots, and discover the stories and inspirations behind this beloved Netflix series.Love Death + Robots is a Netflix series like no other—a breath-taking journey of mature, high-concept tales told with seductive characters, astounding plots, and explosive action. With each episode crafted by different animation teams across the globe, the thought-provoking anthology covers a vast range of animation styles from edgy 2D to stop-motion to anime to hyper-realistic 3D CG. In this luxury book, discover the wealth of artwork and stories behind the creation of the series’ first three volumes. Includes interviews with key artists and creatives such as series creators Tim Miller and David Fincher, and is full to the brim with everything from beautiful concept art, character studies, costume sketches, paintings, vehicle designs, storyboards, and early vision decks, through to finished frames. Perfect for any fan of animation.

Following the iconic I, Robot, the next adventure in the Robot series finds detective Elijah Baley swept into one of the most emotionally charged and dangerous situations in Earth’s history when he’s tasked with solving the murder of an illustrious robot scientist.“With his fertile imagination, his wit, and his prolific output, Isaac Asimov truly laid the foundation for all future generations of science fiction writers.”—Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling co-author of the Dune prequel seriesLike most people left behind on an over-populated Earth, New York City police detective Elijah Baley had little love for either the arrogant Spacers or their robotic companions. But when a prominent Spacer is murdered under mysterious circumstances, Baley is ordered to the Outer Worlds to help track down the killer. The relationship between Life Lige and his Spacer superiors, who distrusted all Earthmen, was strained from the start. Then he learned that they had assigned him a partner: R. Daneel Olivaw. Worst of all was that the “R” stood for robot—and his positronic partner was made in the image and likeness of the murder victim!Isaac Asimov’s Robot series chronicles the sometimes uneasy partnership between human and humanoid:I, ROBOT • THE CAVES OF STEEL • THE NAKED SUN • THE ROBOTS OF DAWN

Isaac Asimov's ROBOT series - from the iconic collection I, ROBOT to four classic novels - contains some of the most influential works in the history of science fiction. Establishing and testing the THREE LAWS OF ROBOTICS, they continue to shape the understanding and design of artificial intelligence to this day. Could a robot ever show true creativity? Is it wise to trust self-driving cars? Will robotic body parts transform human beings into machines? Will organic technology allow robots to become human?The Complete Robot combines the stories in I, Robot and The Rest of the Robots with many more found only in this collection - including one of Asimov's masterpieces, the Hugo and Nebula award-winning novella `The Bicentennial Man'.Featuring Dr. Susan Calvin, Donovan and Powell, and the detective Elijah Baley, hero of the Robot novels, this is the ultimate collection of short stories from a genius of the genre.

Modern life utilizes robots, from manufacturing to police work to vacuuming floors in homes. Readers can meet some of the most famous robots in history and learn how to build their own robot. Illustrations & photos.

The noise and transparency created by the internet makes it harder to recruit the right people. This second edition will help you become the recruiter that candidates trust and want to talk to.The Robot-Proof Recruiter shows you how to use a human-first approach to hiring that will help you grab and hold a candidate's attention better than a robot! It contains essential guidance on overcoming obstacles, including how to recruit without an existing online presence, how to work effectively with hiring managers to improve the outreach and candidate experience, and how to use technology to support the candidate's journey from initial outreach, through to application, successful onboarding, and later to alumnus.The second edition covers the unexpected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on recruiting, and how using unique human qualities in conjunction with technology can enhance employer branding and candidate experience. Full of expert guidance, practical tips and updated case studies, this book explains what works, what doesn't and how you can stand out and recruit effectively. The Robot-Proof Recruiter is an indispensable book for all recruitment professionals and HR practitioners who want to recruit the right people for their organization.

The sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Wild Robot, by award-winning author Peter BrownRoz is no ordinary robot. After being washed up on the shore of a remote and wild island, she learned to adapt and make it her home, befriend its animal inhabitants and even adopt a small orphaned gosling, Brightbill. But a new life is now beginning for Roz - she has been taken away, far away from her island, back to civilisation. Where she must pretend that she is a robot like any other - there to follow orders and to carry out tasks on the farm where she now works. She knows she must never let anyone find out who she really is. And more than anything, she must find a way to escape, back to the island and her beloved Brightbill - a journey that will be fraught with danger and drama, and some very unexpected surprises ...

An instant New York Times bestseller The sequel to the bestselling The Wild Robot, by award-winning author Peter Brown Shipwrecked on a remote, wild island, Robot Roz learned from the unwelcoming animal in

Dive into the complete New York Times bestselling series The Wild Robot with this beautiful boxset Can a robot survive in the wilderness?When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive.From bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown comes a heartwarming and action-packed series about what happens when nature and technology collide. This gorgeous boxset includes The Wild Robot, The Wild Robot Escapes and The Wild Robot Protects.

A gloriously illustrated story of a robot's adventures in the wild!#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 2023The heartwarming and action-packed illustrated novel exploring what happens when nature and technology collide.When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive.After battling a fierce storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realises that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants.As Roz slowly befriends the animals, the island starts to feel like home - until, one day, her mysterious past comes back to haunt her.'An Iron Man style fable for our age' - Piers Torday, award-winning author of The Last Wild'A modern-day classic in the making' - BooktrustThe gloriously illustrated story of a robot's adventures in the wild from bestselling author and illustrator Peter Brown. Peter Brown is an author and illustrator of children's books. His titles include New York Times bestsellers The Wild Robot, The Curious Garden, Children Make Terrible Pets and Mr. Tiger Goes Wild. Peter has earned numerous honours for his books, including a Caldecott Honor, a Horn Book Award, two E.B. White Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award and six New York Times bestsellers.

Theory of Applied Robotics: Kinematics, Dynamics, and Control 3rd ed. 2022

Tolmuimeja Automaatne akende pesu robot, mis puhastab klaase, aknaid, uus mudel, pesur

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Tolmuimeja Shark robottolmuimeja RV2800YEEU PowerDetect NeverTouch Wet & Dry Robot Vacuum Cleaner, must

Tolmukotid robottolmuimeja jaoks Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra Xiaomi

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Transformeeritav kaugjuhitav auto-robot 2 in 1 koos 360° triivifunktsiooniga (sinine)

Transformeeruv auto-robot 2in1 koos puldiga, oranž

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Transformerite komplekt Hasbro Battling Robots

Transformers MV8 mängufiguur Võitlevad robotid 11,5 cm, ast 3

<p>TRANSFORMERS MV8 Võitlevate Robotite figuurid muutuvad keerukateks sõidukiteks.</p><p><span style="font-weight:700;">Toote omadused:</span><br /></p><ul><li>Figuuridel on palju liigenduspunkte, mis võimaldavad palju ainulaadseid võitluspoose.</li><li>Muutub sõidukiks vaid kolme lihtsa sammuga.</li><li>Valikus on neli erinevat disaini.</li><li>Figuuri kõrgus: 11,5 cm</li></ul><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tähelepanu</span>: hind on märgitud ühele ühikule. Kui soovite toodet veebist osta, siis palun märkige kommentaaride lahtris, millist komplekti/toodet soovite saada. Kogu valik ei pruugi alati saadaval olla.<br /></p>

<p>TRANSFORMERS MV8 Võitlevate Robotite figuurid muutuvad keerukateks sõidukiteks.</p><p><span style="font-weight:700;">Toote omadused:</span><br /></p><ul><li>Figuuridel on palju liigenduspunkte, mis võimaldavad palju ainulaadseid võitluspoose.</li><li>Muutub sõidukiks vaid kolme lihtsa sammuga.</li><li>Valikus on neli erinevat disaini.</li><li>Figuuri kõrgus: 11,5 cm</li></ul><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tähelepanu</span>: hind on märgitud ühele ühikule. Kui soovite toodet veebist osta, siis palun märkige kommentaaride lahtris, millist komplekti/toodet soovite saada. Kogu valik ei pruugi alati saadaval olla.<br /></p>

UBTECH Jimu Robots Builder's Guide: How to Create and Make Them Come to Life 1st ed.

Untethered Miniature Soft Robots Reference on achieving contactless manipulation of soft robots, detailing high level concepts and perspectives and technical skills of soft robots Untethered Miniature Soft Robots: Materials, Fabrications, and Applications introduces the emerging field of miniature soft robots and summarizes the recent rapid development in the field to date, describing different types of functional materials to build miniature soft robots, such as silicone elastomer, carbon-based materials, hydrogels, liquid crystal polymer, flexible ferrofluid, and liquid metal, and covering the material properties, fabrication strategies, and functionalities in soft robots together with their underlying mechanisms. The book discusses magnetically, thermally, optically, and chemically actuated soft robots in depth, explores the many specific applications of miniature soft robots in biomedical, environmental, and electrical fields and summarizes the development of miniature soft robots based on soft matter, fabrication strategies, locomotion principles, sensing and actuation mechanisms. In closing, the text summarizes the opportunities and challenges faced by miniature soft robots, providing expert insight into the possible futures of this field. Written by four highly qualified academics, Untethered Miniature Soft Robots covers sample topics such as: Soft elastomer-based robots with programmable magnetization profiles and untethered soft robots based on template-aiding Working mechanisms of carbon-based materials, covering light-induced expansion and shrinkage, and humidity-induced deformation Designing microscale building blocks, modular assembly of building blocks based on Denavit-Hartenberg (DH) matrix, and inverse and forward design of modular morphing systems Material designs of magnetic liquid crystal elastomers (LCE) systems, multiple-stimuli responsiveness of magnetic LCE systems, and adaptive locomotion of magnetic LCE-based robots Controllable deformation and motion behaviors, as well as applications of ferrofluids droplet robots (FDRs), including cargo capturing, object sorting, liquid pumping/mixing, and liquid skin. Providing highly detailed and up-to-date coverage of the topic, Untethered Miniature Soft Robots serves as an invaluable and highly comprehensive reference for researchers working in this promising field across a variety of disciplines, including materials scientists, mechanical and electronics engineers, polymer chemists, and biochemists. <br><br> Autorid: Li Zhang, Jiachen Zhang, Neng Xia, Yue Dong <br>

Untethered Miniature Soft Robots: Materials, Fabrications, and Applications

Covers the latest achievements in smart materials, fabrication strategies, and the multifunctional intelligent robots.

Uus! Intelligentne akende pesu robot, automaatne puhastuskomplekt

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Veoauto-robot 2in1, sinine (1 tk.)

What is artificial intelligence? How have robots evolved? And what does the future have in store? Find all the answers in Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds: Robots, Gadgets and Artificial Intelligence! Expertly written by Tom Jackson, this fact-filled book is perfect for curious kids aged 9 and over. It explains all the need-to-know information about AI, including the different types how they'll be used in the future! Meet the heroes of the artificial intelligence, from the early beginnings to modern day, and learn how to speak like a scientist with all the key vocabulary explained. Comic strips, illustrations, amazing photographs, and timelines all make this handy-sized book the perfect introduction to a fascinating topic! If you love this title, why not collect them all? Children can discover more Very Short Introductions for Curious Young Minds in The Expanding World of Data and The Secrets of the Universe! <br><br> Autorid: Tom Jackson <br>

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Karel Capek: W.U.R. Werstands universal RobotsOriginaltitel: "R.U.R. Rossum's Universal Robots". Erstdruck 1920. Hier in der deutschen Übersetzung von Otto Pick, Prag, 1922.Neuausgabe.Herausgegeben von Karl-Maria Guth.Berlin 2017.Umschlaggestaltung von Thomas Schultz-Overhage.Gesetzt aus der Minion Pro, 11 pt.

"Artificial Intelligence fuels both panic and enthusiasm. Technologists are inclined to give their creations leeway, pretend they're animated beings, and consider them efficient. Users complain when these technologies don't obey; we worry about their influence on our choices and our livelihoods; and we yearn for their convenience. We see ourselves reflected in them, and we treat them as something entirely new. However unwillingly, when we overestimate the performance of these tools, we fail to recognize how our fellow humans contribute to their efficiency. In this bracing and powerful book, sociologist and award-winning author Antonio Casilli uses up-to-the-minute research to show how AI continues to exploit human labor, including yours. He connects the diverse activities of today's tech laborers: platform laborers, like Uber drivers and Airbnb hosts; remote workers, performing atomized tasks like data entry on Amazon Mechanical Turk; and you, as you evaluate text or images to show you're not a robot, react to Facebook posts, or approve ChatGPT output. Using diverse examples, Casilli reveals that most "automation" still requires human labor, showing both tomorrow's threats and today's consequences for failing to recognize and compensate human workers"-- An essential investigation that pulls back the curtain on automation, like AI, to show human workers’ hidden labor. Artificial Intelligence fuels both enthusiasm and panic. Technologists are inclined to give their creations leeway, pretend they’re animated beings, and consider them efficient. As users, we may complain when these technologies don’t obey, or worry about their influence on our choices and our livelihoods. And yet, we also yearn for their convenience, see ourselves reflected in them, and treat them as something entirely new. But when we overestimate the automation of these tools, award-winning author Antonio A. Casilli argues, we fail to recognize how our fellow humans are essential to their efficiency. The danger is not that robots will take our jobs, but that humans will have to do theirs. In this bracing and powerful book, Casilli uses up-to-the-minute research to show how today’s technologies, including AI, continue to exploit human labor—even ours. He connects the diverse activities of today’s tech laborers: platform workers, like Uber drivers and Airbnb hosts; “micro workers,” including those performing atomized tasks like data entry on Amazon Mechanical Turk; and the rest of us, as we evaluate text or images to show we’re not robots, react to Facebook posts, or approve or improve the output of generative AI. As Casilli shows us, algorithms, search engines, and voice assistants wouldn’t function without unpaid or underpaid human contributions. Further, he warns that if we fail to recognize this human work, we risk a dark future for all human labor. Waiting for Robots urges us to move beyond the simplistic notion that machines are intelligent and autonomous. As the proverbial Godot, robots are the bearers of a messianic promise that is always postponed. Instead of bringing prosperity for all, they discipline the workforce, so we don’t dream of a world without drudgery and exploitation. Casilli’s eye-opening book makes clear that most “automation” requires human labor—and likely always will—shedding new light on today’s consequences and tomorrow’s threats of failing to recognize and compensate the “click workers” of today. <br><br> Autorid: Antonio A. Casilli, Sarah T. Roberts, Saskia Brown <br>

"Artificial Intelligence fuels both panic and enthusiasm. Technologists are inclined to give their creations leeway, pretend they're animated beings, and consider them efficient. Users complain when these technologies don't obey; we worry about their influence on our choices and our livelihoods; and we yearn for their convenience. We see ourselves reflected in them, and we treat them as something entirely new. However unwillingly, when we overestimate the performance of these tools, we fail to recognize how our fellow humans contribute to their efficiency. In this bracing and powerful book, sociologist and award-winning author Antonio Casilli uses up-to-the-minute research to show how AI continues to exploit human labor, including yours. He connects the diverse activities of today's tech laborers: platform laborers, like Uber drivers and Airbnb hosts; remote workers, performing atomized tasks like data entry on Amazon Mechanical Turk; and you, as you evaluate text or images to show you're not a robot, react to Facebook posts, or approve ChatGPT output. Using diverse examples, Casilli reveals that most "automation" still requires human labor, showing both tomorrow's threats and today's consequences for failing to recognize and compensate human workers."--

War: What is it good for?: The role of conflict in civilisation, from primates to robots Main