Robots, Androids and Animatrons : 12 Incredible Projects You Can Build

Iovine, John

ISBN 10: 0070328048 / ISBN 13: 9780070328044

Published by McGraw Hill, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Robots, Androids and Animatrons : 12 Incredible Projects You Can Build
• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070328048
• ISBN 13: 9780070328044
• Binding: Softcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Engineering, Industrial, Trade

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Synopsis

These 12 robotic projects can be implemented using two types of computer-controlled intelligence-expert systems (using a single-board computer) and neural-type systems (using a simple neural network). For instance, a lifelike android hand can be built and programmed to perform repetitive tasks.

About the Author

John Iovine is the author of several popular TAB titles that explore the frontiers of scientific research. He wrote the cult classic Robots, Androids, and Animatrons, as well as Homemade Holograms: The Complete Guide to Inexpensive, Do-It-Yourself Holography; Kirlian Photography: A Hands-On Guide; Fantastic Electronics: Build Your Own Negative-Ion Generator and Other Projects; and A Step into Virtual Reality.