num_pages: 304
description: This classic science fiction masterwork by Isaac Asimov weaves stories about robots, humanity, and the deep questions of existence into a novel of shocking intelligence and heart. “A must-read for science-fiction buffs and literature enjoyers alike.”— The GuardianI, Robot , the first and most widely read book in Asimov’s Robot series, forever changed the world’s perception of artificial intelligence. Here are stories of robots gone mad, of mind-reading robots, and robots with a sense of humor. Of robot politicians, and robots who secretly run the world—all told with the dramatic blend of science fact and science fiction that has become Asimov’s trademark. The Three Laws of 1) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.2) A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.With these three, simple directives, Isaac Asimov formulated the laws governing robots’ behavior. In I, Robot , Asimov chronicles the development of the robot from its primitive origins in the present to its ultimate perfection in the not-so-distant future—a  future in which humanity itself may be rendered obsolete.“Tremendously exciting and entertaining . . . Asimov dramatizes an interesting How can we live with machines that, generation by generation, grow more intelligent than their creators and not eventually clash with our own invention?”— The Chicago Tribune
language: English
title: I, Robot
titlecomplete: I, Robot (Robot #0.1)
characters: Susan Calvin, Mike Donovan
genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Short Stories, Speculative Fiction, Robots, Science Fiction Fantasy, Classics, Novels, Fantasy, Audiobook
ratings_count: 336325
series: Robot, chronological order, Robot, Greater Foundation Universe
publisher: Turtleback Books