When companies develop a new technology, do they ask how it might affect
the people who will actually use it? That, more or less, sums up Brian
David Johnson's duties as Intel's futurist-in-residence. In this
fascinating book, Johnson provides a collection of science fiction
prototyping stories that attempt to answer the question.
These stories focus on the same theme: scientists and thinkers exploring
personal robotics as a new form of artificial intelligence. This isn't
fanciful speculation. Johnson's stories are based on Intel's
futurecasting research, which uses ethnographic field studies,
technology research, trend data, and science fiction to develop a
pragmatic vision of consumers and computing. 21st Century Robot
presents science fiction designed to bring about science fact.
Get real insight into technology and the future with this book. It will
open your eyes.