After disasters, robots can help save lives. They search for survivors from their air, climb through piles of rubble, and help human rescue workers stay safe. Search-and-Rescue Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Primary-source text Table of contents Timeline of key events Robots have become an important part of our modern world. Some fly over battlefields or search for survivors of natural disasters. Others race through the sky or entertain consumers. With clear text, vivid photos, and helpful infographics, Robot Innovations examines how engineers have made these developments and how robots are changing our society. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO

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