Robots: A Reference Handbook differs from most other books on robotics in the variety of resources that it provides to readers of all ages.Robotics is a large and exciting field of study and application. The author hopes that this text provides an overview of the type of progress that has occurred throughout human existence, including the present day; promises of that which is to come in the field; opportunities for young adults interested in the topic; and issues of concern and interest to anyone who wants to know about robots.