I like robots – a lot. I like the real prototypces in laboratories and the imaginary monsters that mercilessly hunt down human beings of the future. As such, I have compiled a list of ten books, short stories, and papers that represent a solid combination of real robotics research and imaginative dystopian scenarios. Whether you want to peek at beautiful photos of modern-day robots, get a grasp on how robots really think, or just muse about a world in which they’ve already killed us all – I’ve got you covered. Enjoy!

—Dr. Daniel H. Wilson, author of How to Survive a Robot Uprising