Unlike a standard novel, I, Robot is a fix-up anthology consisting of nine interwoven short stories. The narrative is framed as an interview with Dr. Susan Calvin, a legendary chief robo-psychologist at United States Robots and Mechanical Men, Inc. As she looks back on her long career at the end of the 21st century, she shares stories that chronicle the evolution of robots from crude, mute machines into omnipresent, near-divine governors of human society.

I, Robot is celebrated for its pioneering exploration of robotics and artificial intelligence, weaving together interconnected stories that challenge ethical paradigms. Asimov’s work was so powerful that he is credited with coining the term "robotics" and inspiring generations of scientists and engineers. The book set the stage for all his future robot novels, including The Caves of Steel and The Naked Sun .

There has never been a more relevant time to revisit Isaac Asimov's work. As modern society grapples with the real-world ethical dilemmas of large language models, automated vehicles, and algorithmic governance, the questions Asimov raised in 1950 feel less like fiction and more like current events.

Asimov's writing style in "I, Robot" is clear, concise, and accessible. He manages to present complex ideas and technological concepts in a way that is easy to understand, making the book appealing to both science fiction fans and readers interested in philosophical discussions about technology.

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The book has also been adapted into various forms of media, including a 2004 film starring Will Smith and a series of robot-themed video games. The influence of "I, Robot" can be seen in many other science fiction works, including films, television shows, and literature.

While originally separate, Asimov later connected his Robot stories and his Foundation series into a single, overarching universe. The Robot stories are set first, chronologically, and lay the groundwork for the galactic empire that eventually falls in the Foundation series. The character of , a humaniform robot, appears in the Robot novels and later becomes a key figure in the later Foundation books.

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Asimov introduces the legendary , which are programmed into every robot's positronic brain:

A robot must obey orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.