LEGO Mindstorms Mechatronics - Softcover

Wilcher, Don

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071417451 ISBN 13: 9780071417457

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education TAB, 2003

Synopsis

This title is the perfect tutorial for learning the mechanical, software, and electronic systems of LEGO Mindstorms and other hybrid robots. It focuses on "hot technology" topics: electronics, embedded systems, object-oriented technology, software development, and robotics. It includes projects for each concept, including a LEGO camera for the remote control vision chapter, an interface for a robotic warning system, and a tele-operated robot. The CD includes: complete computer programs for controlling the robots; circuit simulation models; and diagnostic tools.

About this title

About the Author

Don Wilcher is an Electronic Systems Engineer for Visteon Corporation with responsibility for Automotive electronic module concept designs in support of new Electrical/Electronic systems development. He has an Associates degree in Electronics Technology and a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from Henry Ford Community College and Wayne State University respectively. He has contributed articles to Nuts and Volts magazine and engineering trade publications on electronics and software development. He is an active advocate for engineering education reform and pre college engineering curriculum development.

From the Back Cover

Are you ready to step up to cutting-edge robotics?


Don Wilcher makes it easy and fun to understand concepts and build projects that put the concepts to work. You get hands-on instructions for satisfying projects in mechatronics, embedded systems, object-oriented programming, and high-level electronics and robotics all using off-the-shelf LEGO products as starting points. LEGO(r) Mindstorms(tm) Mechatronics gives you:

- Projects that include a robotically operated LEGO camera, a robotic warning system, and numerous other mechatronics plans

- A complete set of needed programs, circuit diagrams, and diagnostic tools on the CD-ROM

- A great appendix packed with online and other embedded systems resources

INSIDE: LEADING EDGE ROBOTICS PROJECTS

- TELEROBOTICS Operate devices from afar with visual feedback

- SMART HAND CONTROLLERS Exchange tactile information with a machine

- HYBRID ROBOTS Combine LEGO with other kits for unique creations

- MECHATRONIC BOTS Make savvy machines with brains and movement

- WALKING BOTS Where do you want me to go today?

- AUDIO BOTS Are you talking to me?

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education TAB
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071417451
• ISBN 13: 9780071417457
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384