Find out: How computers help solve crimes, Why some robots look like snakes? What cyber threats the world is facing? Computers affect all areas of our lives, yet they have only been around for about 50 years. Today they are among our most powerful tools. This book looks at the cutting edge of computer technology today, and how simple ideas and dreams will help shape the future. The Cutting Edge series looks at the exciting advances in modern science and technology today. Focusing on recent key scientific discoveries and breakthroughs that are shaping our world and our future, the books examine how these advances have come about, the ideas behind them, and their subsequent development. Book jacket.
