Mankind has entertained fears of robotic uprisings since the technology first appeared in science fiction, but we have come to reply on robots. Even amid concerns over privacy, security, and our civil rights, we couldn't imagine a world without these intellifent machines. The fascination continues with Popular Mechanics Robots, an in-depth look at how robots are making an impact on daily life--in cities, the skies, the military, medicine, and space. Here is the very best of the magazine's robot coverage in one volume, compiled with commentary by New York Times best-selling author Daniel H. Wilson, PhD.