Most of us who are involved with robotics derived our inspiration from the many robots and androids portrayed in movies and TV. It is also a reference for those who might not know the current the state of the art and have unrealistic expectations of what mobile robots can achieve in the 21st century. Here are a few pictures and related web sites full of interesting ideas and technical prowess. Klaatu Barada Nikto!

Related Links

Issac Asimov | AAAI Science Fiction | Summary of Robots of Fiction | B9 Robot Builders Club | Learn About Robots | Fred Barton Productions

Onlne Resources (not fiction!)

AAAI | Edmund Scientific | Jameco Robot Store | BattleBots | Hobby Engineering | Robot Marketplace

C3-PO and Huey

Robbie and Robot B9