Factory Robots (Blastoff! Discovery, World of Robots)

This nonfiction STEM title introduces readers to robots used in factories and manufacturing plants. The book explains how industrial robots help build products faster and more accurately than humans in certain tasks. Readers learn about the history of factory robots, including Unimate, the first industrial robot used by General Motors in 1961, and discover how robots are used on modern assembly lines to improve efficiency and safety. The book is written for developing readers and includes photographs and technology-focused content.