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Nof, Shimon Y. Handbook of Industrial Robotics. 2nd ed. New
York: Wiley, 1999.
Both a handbook and an extensive resource guide to the state of the
art in industrial robotics, with contributions from 120 leading experts
from 12 countries.
Articles
Brain, Marshall. “Robotic Nation.” Available online. URL: http://
marshallbrain.com/robotic-nation.htm. Accessed on September
26, 2005.
Describes how robots and other automatic systems are rapidly displac-
ing human workers in service jobs.
Engelberger, Joseph. “Whatever Became of Robotics Research.”
Robotics Online. Available online. URL: http://www.roboticson-
line.com/public/articles/articlesdetails.cfm?id=769. Accessed on
July 28, 2005.
Engelberger argues for a more practical focus for robotics research.
Mickle, Paul. “1961: A Peep into the Automated Future.” Trentonian.
The Capital Century, 1900–99. Available online. URL: http://www.
capitalcentury.com/1961.html. Accessed on August 30, 2005.
Describes the first Unimate robot and how people in Trenton, New
Jersey, reacted to it in 1961, as well as later developments.
Pethokoukis, James M., Margaret Mannix, and Tim Smart. “Meet
Your New Co-Worker.” U.S. News & World Report 136 (March
15, 2004): EE2 ff.
Describes how robots are used today, using as an example a manufacturing
plant in Illinois. Also discusses the economics of industrial automation.
“Mr. Roboto.” Red Herring, August 1, 2000. Available online. URL:
http://www.redherring.com/Article.aspx?a=7597&hed=Mister+
Roboto#. Accessed on August 15, 2005.
Engelberger assesses the achievements and shortcomings of current
robotics research.

Web Site
Robotics Online. http://www.roboticsonline.com. Accessed on
October 18, 2005.
Site sponsored by the Robotics Industry Association; provides news
and background information on the robotics industry and gives the
annual Joseph F. Engelberger Awards for excellence in robotics.