"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about robots used in hospitals and other medical settings. Describes therapy robots, robot-assisted surgery, and currier robots autonomously carrying items around hospitals. Explains the technology used for robotic prosthetics and the future of controlling them with brain waves. Includes Q&A feature, glossary, index, and further resources"-- Provided by publisher.

A robot healer -- How did we get here? -- How do medical robots work? -- What comes next? -- Amazing robots.