Robotics Demystified

A self-teaching guide

Edwin Wise - Collection Demystified

314 pages, parution le 02/12/2004

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Résumé

You don't need artificial intelligence to learn robotics!

Now anyone with an interest in robotics can gain a deeper understanding - without formal training, unlimited time, or a genius IQ. In Robotics Demystified, expert robot builder and author Edwin Wise provides an effective and totally painless way to learn about the technologies used to build robots!

With Robotics Demystified, you master the subject one simple step at a time - at your own speed. This unique self-teaching guide offers problems at the end of each chapter to reinforce what you have learned.

This fast and entertaining self-teaching course makes it fun and easy to learn about robots. Get ready to -

Learn essential electronics, mechanics, and programming concepts, one step at a time
Evaluate your progress with self-test questions
Discover the ins and outs of mobile, industrial, and research 'bots
Find out how to make your robot sense and think

So if you're looking for an enjoyable route into robotics, let Robotics Demystified be your shortcut!

L'auteur - Edwin Wise

Edwin Wise is Vice President of Development and partner at Wittlock Engineering, LLC, Austin, Texas. His expertise and interests range from basic electronics and software development to microcontrollers, AI, and robots. He is the author of Applied Robotics; Applied Robotics II; and Animatronics: A Guide to Animated Holiday Displays. He lives in Austin.

Sommaire

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Mechanical Forces
Simple Machines
Electricity
Starting with Electronics
Control
Sequencing and Programs
Joints
Power Transmission
Beyond Resistance: Capacitance
Inductance and Magnetism
Semiconductors
Programming
Shaping Motion
Communication
Languages
Intelligent Behavior
Advanced Control
Answers
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Mc Graw Hill
Auteur(s)	Edwin Wise
Collection	Demystified
Parution	02/12/2004
Nb. de pages	314
Format	18,5 x 23
Couverture	Broché
Poids	562g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780071436786
ISBN13	978-0-07-143678-6