Applied Robotics I - Softcover

Wise, Edwin

 
9780790611846: Applied Robotics I

Synopsis

A hands-on introduction to the field of robotics, this book will guide the hobbyist through the issues and challenges of building a working robot. Each chapter builds upon the previous one, extending a core robot project throughout the book. Examples of chapters include: Mechanical Platforms, Power Supplies, Adding Sense, Microcontrollers, Insect Robots, Pneumatics, More Behavior and Intelligence, Programming Projects, Robot Behaviors, and much more.

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Synopsis

A hands-on introduction to the field of robotics, guiding the hobbyist through the issues and challenges of building a working robot. Each chapter builds upon the previous one, extending a core robot project throughout the book. Each chapter also includes advanced information and references to other books and Internet sites for further information. Chapter subjects include: mechanical platforms; power supplies; adding sense; microcontrollers; insect robots; pneumatics; more behaviour and intelligence; programming projects; robot behaviours; and more. Also included are lists of references and supplies and an index of key concepts.

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