Robot Builder's Bonanza

Author:: Myke Predko; Gordon McComb
Format:: Softcover

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Short description

Updated to reflect state-of-the-art advances in robotics, this bestseller now features the field's "grand master" Myke Predko as the new author. Author duo McComb and Predko bring their expertise to this fully-illustrated robotics "bible" to enhance the already incomparable content on how to build--and have a universe of fun--with robots. Features 30 all-new projects.

Long description

This title includes 30 completely new projects. All projects have been revamped to be more customizable. It is more visual - illustrations of the final product are right at the beginning of each chapter.

Product details

Publisher:: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN:: 9780071468930
Publication date:: March 2006
Length:: 233mm
Width:: 188mm
Thickness:: 40mm
Weight:: 1261g
Edition:: 3rd Edition
Pages:: 733
Illustrations:: Illustrated
Readership:: Research & professional

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part 1: Robot Basics
Chapter 1: The Robot Experimenter
Chapter 2: Anatomy of a Robot
Chapter 3: Structural Materials
Chapter 4: Buying Parts
Chapter 5: Electronic Components
Chapter 6: Tools
Chapter 7: Electronic Construction Techniques
Part 2: Robot Platform Construction
Chapter 8: Plastic Platforms
Chapter 9: Wooden Platforms
Chapter 10: Metal Platforms
Chapter 11: Hacking Toys
Part 3: Computers and Electronic Control
Chapter 12: An Overview of Robot "Brains"
Chapter 13: Programming Fundamentals
Chapter 14: Computer Peripherals
Chapter 15: The BASIC Stamp 2 Microcontroller
Chapter 16: Remote Control Systems
Part 4: Power, Motors, and Locomotion
Chapter 17: Batteries and Robot Power Supplies
Chapter 18: Principles of Robot Locomotion
Chapter 19: Choosing the Right Motor
Chapter 20: Working with DC Motors
Chapter 21: Working with Stepper Motors
Chapter 22: Working with Servo Motors
Part 5: Practical Robotics Projects
Chapter 23: Building a Roverbot
Chapter 24: Building a Heavy-Duty Six-Legged Walking Robot
Chapter 25: Advanced Robot Locomotion Systems
Chapter 26: Reaching Out with Robot Arms
Chapter 27: Building a Revolute Coordinate Arm
Chapter 28: Experimenting with Gripper Designs
Part 6: Sensors and Navigation
Chapter 29: The Sense of Touch
Chapter 30: Object Detection
Chapter 31: Sound Input and Output
Chapter 32: Robot Vision
Chapter 33: Navigation
Chapter 34: Fire Detection Systems
Chapter 35: Experimenting with Tilt and Gravity Sensors
Chapter 36: Home Robots and How Not to Chew Up Your Furniture
Part 7: Putting It All Together
Chapter 37: Robot Tasks, Operations, and Behaviors
Chapter 38: Integrating the Blocks
Chapter 39: Failure Analysis
Chapter 40: Setting Up Workshops, Demonstrations, and Competitions
Appendix A: Further Reading
Appendix B: Sources
Appendix C: Robot Information on the Internet
Index