Description

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Bring a robot to life without programming or assembly language skills

There's never been a better time to explore the world of the nearly human. With the complete directions supplied by popular electronics author John Iovine, you can:

- Build your first walking, talking, sensing, thinking robot
- Create 12 working robotic projects, using the fully illustrated instructions provided
- Get the best available introduction to robotics, motion control, sensors, and neural intelligence
- Put together basic modules to build sophisticated 'bots of your own design
- Construct a robotic arm that responds to your spoken commands
- Build a realistic, functional robotic hand
- Apply sensors to detect bumps, walls, inclines, and roads
- Give your robot expertise and neural intelligence

You geteverything you need to create 12 exciting robotic projects using off-the-shelf products and workshop-built devices, including a complete parts list. Also ideal for anyone interested in electronic and motion control, this cult classic gives you the building blocks you need to go practically anywhere in robotics.

About the Author

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John Iovine is the author of several popular TAB titles that explore the frontiers of scientific research. He has written 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. He is also the "Amazing Science" columnist for Poptronics magazine.