Product Description

Discover what robots can do and how they work

Find out how to build your own robot and program it to perform tasks

Ready to enter the robot world? This book is your passport! It walks you through building your very own little metal assistant from a kit, dressing it up, giving it a brain, programming it to do things, even making it talk. Along the way, you′ll gather some tidbits about robot history, enthusiasts′ groups, and more.

The Dummies Way
∗ Explanations in plain English
∗ "Get in, get out" information
∗ Icons and other navigational aids
∗ Tear–out cheat sheet
∗ Top ten lists
∗ A dash of humor and fun

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #224981 in Books
• Published on: 2003-10-17
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

From the Back Cover
Discover what robots can do and how they work

Find out how to build your own robot and program it to perform tasks

Ready to enter the robot world? This book is your passport! It walks you through building your very own little metal assistant from a kit, dressing it up, giving it a brain, programming it to do things, even making it talk. Along the way, you’ll gather some tidbits about robot history, enthusiasts’ groups, and more.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear–out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

About the Author
Roger Arrick is president and founder of Arrick Robotics, a maker of PC–based motion control systems for a variety of scientific applications. Robot building is his hobby and his passion.

Customer Reviews

Don't buy if in UK
This book talks you through building a couple of different robot kits as part of your learning. Unfortunately, they are from US companies and so cost a fortune to ship over to UK!