★ A must-read for Korean elementary school STEAM projects in the science category!

★ Reviewed by Professor Kong Gyeong-chul from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) (who developed wearable robots for gait rehabilitation therapy) and Professor Bae Joon-bum from UNIST (who developed remote-controlled robots)!

★ Features 14 innovative robots developed by the "ROMELA" Robotics Laboratory, led by world-renowned roboticist Dennis Hong!

★ A global assembly of robots, from their inception to future prospects!

★ Robots in everyday life, industrial robots, robots for high-risk environments... This book gathers a variety of robots from around the world, satisfying 100% of children's curiosity!

★ Encourages children to think critically about issues: "Is the development of robots solely beneficial to humans?"

★ Understanding robots correctly is crucial for embracing a future society where we coexist with robots!

The series currently includes 3 volumes, with more to come:
"Dinosaur Encyclopedia"
"AI Robot Encyclopedia"
"Transportation Encyclopedia"
"Insect Encyclopedia" (forthcoming)

Content Summary: This book offers an in-depth yet accessible introduction to robotics, with content that is richer and more diverse than what is found in elementary school textbooks. It traces the origins of robots and covers the various types of robots being developed globally. Written from the perspective of elementary school students, the book avoids complex structural analysis and instead uses images and concise text to highlight the unique features of robots in different fields. The first chapter provides a comprehensive discussion on the definition, characteristics, and forms of robots. The second chapter focuses on the diverse robots we encounter in our daily lives. The third chapter examines robots in the workplace, while the fourth chapter looks at robots operating in harsh environments. By reading this book, readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the field of robotics and continue to fuel their curiosity about these fascinating robots.

Geongu Kim
Graduated from the Master's program in Korean Education at Kyungin National University of Education. He is currently a teacher at an elementary school in Incheon, teaching children. He writes picture books and fairy tales related to educational content and creates various educational materials to make it easier for students to study. He has won awards such as the 2016 Monthly Journal [Hero] Short Story Best Award, the 2019 2nd On the Road Dream Travel Essay Award, and the 2022 4th Milk Tea Creative Fairy Tale Contest Gold Award. He has written various books, including "Spooky Ghost Teacher's Strange Textbook" and "AI Robot Encyclopedia," covering elementary science fields. He shares useful science experiment videos for elementary students through his YouTube channel [Chogigong TV].

Geongchul Gong
He graduated from Xijiang University with a double degree in mechanical engineering and physics. After graduating with a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the Eastern Graduate School, he received a doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Since then, he has been a professor of mechanical engineering at Sogang University, and is currently a CEO of Angel Robotics Co., Ltd. and a professor of mechanical engineering at the Korea Academy of Science and Technology (KAIST).

Junbeom Bae
He graduated from Seoul National University's Department of Mechanical Aeronautical Engineering and received a master's degree in mechanical engineering and statistics from the University of California, Berkeley, and a doctorate in He is currently a professor of mechanical engineering at UNIST and CEO of Feel the Same. In the meantime, he has been designated as a UNIST special training professor by receiving the Minister of Future Creative Science, the Minister of National Safety, the Korean Robot Society Young Researcher Award, the UNIST Academic Award, and the Excellence Education Award.

Chapter 1 What is Robotics?
What is robot?
Why do we build robots?
How will robots be made?
How does the robot move?
How did robots develop?
Do Robots Have a Brain?
Do Robots Have Feelings?
Can humans be like robots?
Do robots have to obey people's orders?
Are there robots that look like animals?
Are there humanoid robots?
Are there robots that can learn by itself?
Are there any competitions for robots?
What kind of robots will be built in the future?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of more and more robots?

Chapter 2 The Robots Who Live With Us!
Are there robots that can sweeping the floor?
Are there cooking robots?
Are there any robots to help repair the yard?
Are there robots that help plants grow?
Are there robots that you can talk to?
Do you have a pet robot?
Are there robots to play with pets?
Are there robots that can help you learn?
Are there robots that help people drive?
Are there robots that can help you with your luggage?
Are there robots that dances and sings?
Are there robots that help the elderly?
Are there robots that manages health?
Are there robots that can help people who can't walk?
Do you have a robot to wash?

Chapter 3 Robots at work!
Are there robots that provide information and location?
Are there robots working in factories?
Are there any robots working on the playground?
Are there robots that can pick fruit?
Are there robots working in hospitals?
Are there robots that work in restaurants or cafes?
Are there robots that drive animals?
Are there robots working on construction sites?
Are there robots that can make art?
Are there any robots working in the hotel?
Are there any delivery robots?
Are there robots working in supermarkets?
Are there robots that monitors the surroundings instead of a human?
Are there robots that play musical instruments or conductors?
Are there any robots that acts like an actor?

Chapter 4 Robots Working in Dangerous Environments!
Are there robots that explore space?
Are there robots that explore the deep sea?
Are there robots that detects volcanoes?
Are there robots that work where people can't get in?
Are there robots that can go to dangerous places instead of humans?
Are there robots for war?
Are there robots that can detect cold regions of glaciers?
Are there robots at the scene of the fire?
Are there robots that dig hard ground?
Are there robots that fly freely in the sky?
Are there robots that carry heavy luggage?
Are there robots to help prevent epidemics?
Are there robots that can travel between water and land?

World-renowned robot engineer Dennis Hong's "Robot World"