Robotic Explorations : A Hands-On Introduction to Engineering
Martin, Fred G.
ISBN 10: 0130895687 ISBN 13: 9780130895684
Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 2000
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Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 278028-6
Synopsis:
This hands-on, introductory book is based on widely available, custom robotics materials (Handy Board, Interactive C, LEGO Technic). Covers sensors; motors, gears, and mechanism; control; handy board design; construction techniques; DC Motor; and more. Ideal as an introduction to electrical engineering or capstone design. Also appropriate for readers interested in electrical technology robotics.
From the Back Cover:
Written by one of the founders of the famous MIT "6270" Lego Robotic design Competition, Robotic Explorations: A Hands-On Introduction to Engineering engages students in hands-on robot building, emphasizing technological systems of all kinds—electrical, mechanical, and computational. A first text for students as well as reference for practitioners, the book provides all the practical information needed to create an introductory freshman-level laboratory class. This versatile and pioneering book sparks the imagination and leads the reader into many thought-provoking and challenging engineering situations.
Robotic Explorations includes:
- An introduction to the field of engineering design, accessible to students at multiple undergraduate levels, with concepts relevant to electrical, mechanical, and software systems.
- Principles of mechanical design, illustrated using the catalog of parts available in the LEGO Technic® system.
- Step-by-step instructions for building "My First Robot," a tutorial for beginning explorations of control.
- Applications of various control strategies including traditional proportional/derivative feedback, behavioral robotics, and hierarchical control.
- Designs and application ideas for robotic sensors.
- Project guidelines for designing robot contests to facilitate students' learning of particular engineering concepts.
- Documentation for using educational robotics technology developed at MIT—Handy Board control hardware and Interactive C software.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Robotic Explorations : A Hands-On ...
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st.