The Cyberiad is a science fiction book written by Polish author Stanisław Lem. It is a collection of humorous and philosophical short stories set in a universe populated by robots and artificial intelligences. The stories often revolve around the adventures of two robot constructors, Trurl and Klapaucius, as they encounter various technological and existential challenges. The book combines elements of science fiction, satire, and allegory to explore themes of creativity, ethics, and the nature of intelligence.