viii Features of the Textbook Features are student-focused learning tools designed to help you get the most out of your studies. This visual guide highlights the features designed for the textbook. Outlines list the chapter’s main topics in sequence. Objectives clearly identify the knowledge and skills to be obtained when the chapter is completed. Technical Terms list the key terms to be learned in the chapter. Overview provides an introduction w and preview of the chapter content. Inventor Spotlights introduce you to key fi gures in the development fi of robotics. Robotics Innovations inform you of current and upcoming robotics technology. Careers in Robotics features explain different types of careers in robotics, including the education needed and the tasks related to that career.