{"product_id":"totally-riotous-robots-by-dr-mike-goldsmith","title":"Totally Riotous Robots by Dr Mike Goldsmith","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRobots get weird, wild and wonderfully useful\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e – minor cover and edge wear visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTotally Riotous Robots explores the machines that have moved from science-fiction fantasy to factories, laboratories, homes and some very unexpected jobs. Dr Mike Goldsmith introduces young readers to the many forms robots can take, explains how they sense, move and follow instructions, and looks at the people and ideas behind their development. Along the way, the book uncovers bizarre inventions and memorable mechanical characters, including robots designed for tasks as odd as eating slugs or scaring birds. Packed with lively facts, cartoons and offbeat examples, it makes engineering and technology approachable without losing the fun. Curious readers can discover what counts as a robot, what today’s machines can really do and how robotic inventions may shape the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Value Junction ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48368514105556,"sku":"TVJ-027425","price":4.6,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/3059\/2980\/files\/TVJ-027425-1.jpeg?v=1785146241","url":"https:\/\/thevaluejunction.co.nz\/products\/totally-riotous-robots-by-dr-mike-goldsmith","provider":"The Value Junction ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}