Includes index.

"A+."

"First published in 2007 by Macmillan Education Australia ... South Yarra, Australia"--T.p. verso.

Robots -- The first space explorers -- Robots in orbit -- Robot rovers -- The new Mars rovers -- Future Mars explorers -- Robot explorers -- Robonaut -- Space station robots -- Exploring the solar system -- Teams of robots -- Robotic exploration in the future -- Make a model Mars rover.

Have you ever seen a robot perform surgery? Do you know how to program your own toy robot? Where do robots fit into your life? Meet some of the robots that have changed our lives. Find out about the robots of today and tomorrow, what they do and what they might look like in the future. From volcano-exploring robots to robots in outer space, discover the developing world of robotics. Includes up-close character profiles of robots, interesting fact boxes, and a hands-on activity.