8 books like Humans, Bow Down

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Turned On Kate Devlin · 2018 · ★ 3.6 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate "'Illuminating, witty and written with a wide open mind' Sunday Times The idea of the seductive sex robot is the stuff of myth, legend and science fiction. From the myth of Laodamia in Ancient Greece to twenty-first century shows such as Westworld , robots in human form have captured our imagination, our hopes and our fears. But beyond the fantasies there are real and fundamental questions about… Shares: Human-robot interaction, Robots

Balance Ciara Knight · 2014 · 367p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Can a young boy losing his sight help his mom see love and Christmas in a new light? Christmas isn’t something single mother, Noelle Monroe looks forward to this year. She already struggles to balance life while caring for her son who’s going blind. When her third nanny quits she must find someone or lose her job which would leave her financially drained. Loner, Keith Mitchell agrees to return… Shares: Dystopias, Survival

Designing Robots, Designing Humans Cathrine Hasse · 2019 · 148p · ≈ 4h · Moderate Whilst most research concentrates on the imagined future of robotics, this book brings together a group of international researchers to explore the different ways that robots and humans engage with one another at this point in history. Robotic design is advancing at an incredible pace, and consequently the role of robots has expanded beyond mechanical work in the industrial sector to the social… Shares: Human-robot interaction, Robots

The Water Knife Paolo Bacigalupi · 2015 · ★ 3.9 · 384p · ≈ 12h · Moderate The American Southwest has been decimated by drought. Nevada and Arizona skirmish over dwindling shares of the Colorado River, while California watches, deciding if it should just take the whole river all for itself. Into the fray steps Las Vegas water knife Angel Velasquez. Detective, assassin, and spy, Angel "cuts" water for the Southern Nevada Water Authority, ensuring that lush, luxurious… Shares: Dystopias, Survival

The boy on the bridge Mike Carey · 2017 · ★ 4.0 · 432p · ≈ 14h · Moderate "Once upon a time, in a land blighted by terror, there was a very clever boy. The people thought the boy could save them, so they opened their gates and sent him out into the world. To where the monsters lived."--Dust jacket. Shares: Dystopias, Survival

Human-Robot Interaction in Social Robotics Takayuki Kanda · 2012 · 372p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Human–Robot Interaction in Social Robotics explores important issues in designing a robot system that works with people in everyday environments. Edited by leading figures in the field of social robotics, it draws on contributions by researchers working on the Robovie project at the ATR Intelligent Robotics and Communication Laboratories, a world leader in humanoid interactive robotics. The book… Shares: Human-robot interaction, Robots

QualityLand Marc-Uwe Kling · 2017 · ★ 4.1 · 360p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Welcome to QualityLand, the best country on Earth. Here, a universal ranking system determines the social advantages and career opportunities of every member of society. An automated matchmaking service knows the best partners for everyone and helps with the break up when your ideal match (frequently) changes. And the foolproof algorithms of the biggest, most successful company in the world,… Shares: Dystopias, Robots

The wolves of winter Tyrell Johnson · 2018 · ★ 3.8 · 338p · ≈ 11h · Moderate "A captivating tale of humanity pushed beyond its breaking point, The Wolves of Winter follows a heroic young woman who crosses all boundaries to save the ones she loves."--Cover. Shares: Dystopias, Survival

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