Robot Builder's Bonanza, 4th Edition

The Bestselling Robotics Book--Now with New Projects and Online Tools!


"Amazing...should be required reading for any budding robot builder!" -GeekDad, Wired.com
Have fun while learning how to design, construct, and use small robots! This richly illustrated guide offers everything you need to know to construct sophisticated, fully autonomous robots that can be programmed from your computer. Fully updated with the latest technologies and techniques, Robot Builder's Bonanza, Fourth Edition includes step-by-step plans that take you from building basic motorized platforms to giving the machine a brain--and teaching it to walk, talk, and obey commands.

This robot builder's paradise is packed with more than 100 affordable projects, including 10 completely new robot designs. The projects are modular and can be combined to create a variety of highly intelligent and workable robots of all shapes and sizes. Mix and match the projects to develop your own unique creations. The only limit is your imagination!

Robot Builder's Bonanza, Fourth Edition covers:
Parts, materials, and tools

Building motorized wooden, plastic, and metal platforms

Rapid prototyping methods

Drafting bots with computer-aided design

Constructing high-tech robots from toys

Building bots from found parts

Power, motors, and locomotion

Robots with wheels, tracks, and legs

Constructing robotic arms and grippers

Robot electronics and circuit making

Computers and electronic control

Microcontrollers--Arduino, PICAXE, and the BASIC stamp

Remote control systems

Sensors, navigation, and visual feedback

Robot vision via proximity, light, and distance




New! FREE online content at:

www.robotoid.com
My First Robot tutorial lessons

Project parts finder

Animated, interactive learning tools

How-to videos, robot e-plans, bonus articles, links, and more




Plus, go to:

www.mhprofessional.com/rbb4 for:
Downloadable programs

RBB app notes

Bonus chapters




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