"Robots and sci-fi are an iconic pairing. Machines that look, behave, and even feel like humans seem to be within our grasp. A friend to help you fix your spaceship, carry heavy loads, or just be a companion sounds like a dream. Book, movie, and TV heroes always have robot sidekicks that help them beat the bad guy. What kind of robot would you choose? And what would you do if that robot went rogue? These ideas may seem impossibly fictional, but they are grounded in reality. Learn more about this Strange Science and find out what's truly possible" -- Back cover.