30 completely new projects All projects have been revamped to be more customizable More visual -- illustrations of the final product are right at the beginning of each chapter
Table of contents:
Part 1 – Robot Basics Chapter 1 – The Robot Experimenter Chapter 2 – Anatomy of a Robot Chapter 3 – Buying Parts Chapter 4 – Common Electronic Components Chapter 5 - Tools Chapter 6 – Electronic Construction Techniques Part 2 – Robot Platform Construction Chapter 7 – Wooden Platforms Chapter 8 - Plastic Platforms Chapter 9 – Metal Platforms Chapter 10 – Hacking Toys and Electronic Devices Part 3 – Computers and Electronic Control Chapter 11 – An Overview of Robot “Brains” Chapter 12 – Traditional Programming Basics Chapter 13 – Interfacing Electronic Devices Chapter 14 – BASIC Stamp Control Chapter 15 – Remote Control Systems Part 4 – Power, Motors and Locomotion Chapter 16 – Batteries and Robot Power Supplies Chapter 17 – Principles of Robot Locomotion Chapter 18 – Choosing the Right Motor Chapter 19 – Working with DC Motors Chapter 20 – Working with Stepper Motors Chapter 21 – Working with Servo Motors Part 5 – Practical Robotics Projects Chapter 22 – Build a Roverbot Chapter 23 – Build a Heavy-Duty Six-Legged Walking Robot Chapter 24 – Advanced Robot Locomotion Systems Chapter 25 – Reaching Out with a Robot Arm Chapter 26 – Build a Revolute Coordinate Arm Chapter 27 – Build a Polar Coordinate Arm Chapter 28 – Experimenting with Gripper Designs Part 6 – Sensors and Navigation Chapter 29 – Adding the Sense of Touch Chapter 30 – Object Detection Chapter 31 – Robot Vision Chapter 32 – Navigating through Space Chapter 33 – Fire Detection Systems Chapter 34 – Sound Output and Input Chapter 35 – Experimenting with Tilt and Gravity Sensors Chapter 36 – Home Robots and How Not to Chew up your Furniture Part 7 – Tips, Tricks and Tidbits Chapter 37 – Robot Tasks, Operations and Behaviors Chapter 38 – Failure Analysis Chapter 39 – Setting up Demonstrations, Workshops and Competitions Appendix A – Further Reading Appendix B – Sources Appendix C – Robot Information on the Internet Appendix D – Reference
THE BEST AND BIGGEST ROBOTICS BOOK ON THE BLOCK—NOW BETTER THAN EVER—SUPERCHARGED WITH TWO TOP ROBOTICS AUTHORS! Thousands of robot hobbyists -- and robots -- grew up on the first two editions on this book. Now Gordon McComb has partnered with fellow robotics enthusiast Myke Predko -- and together they've made this classic guide to building your very own robot more awesome than ever. Inside Robot Builder's Bonanza you'll find detailed plans for constructing robots that walk, see, feel, talk, listen, think -- and more! Best of all, this book will make you want to build a robot -- and show you how you can! Packed with enthusiasm, fascinating science tidbits, field-tested projects, and modular organization to make it easy to invent and build your own designs, this best-seller puts it all together for anyone with the slightest curiosity about this fascinating hobby. Projects vary in complexity so everyone from novices to advanced hobbyists will find something to inspire and advance robot plans. Heavily illustrated, this book is the KING of amateur robotics. Take it home and start building robots today! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BUILD A ROBOT! Follow a plan or create your own design Robot Basics Parts and Tools Practical Robotics Projects Money-Saving Hacks Construction Techniques: Plastic, Wood, & Metal Computer and Electronic Control Power, Motors, and Locomotion Sensors and Navigation Robot Programming Tips, Tricks, and Tidbits Avoiding Common Mistakes List of Sources for Parts and Ideas Fully Illustrated Plans for 99 Amazing Robots NEW 30 Completely New Projects! Hundreds of Helpful New Illustrations Customizability Added to Every Project More Materials and Tools You Can Use to Build Your Robots State-of-the-Art Advances More Help with Microcontrollers for the Beginner Developments in Remote Control Advanced Locomotion Information to Turn Toys into Automatons High-Tech Sensors Suggestions for Robotics Competitions and Competing 75% Fewer Bad Jokes
Table of contents:
Part 1 – Robot Basics Chapter 1 – The Robot Experimenter Chapter 2 – Anatomy of a Robot Chapter 3 – Buying Parts Chapter 4 – Common Electronic Components Chapter 5 - Tools Chapter 6 – Electronic Construction Techniques Part 2 – Robot Platform Construction Chapter 7 – Wooden Platforms Chapter 8 - Plastic Platforms Chapter 9 – Metal Platforms Chapter 10 – Hacking Toys and Electronic Devices Part 3 – Computers and Electronic Control Chapter 11 – An Overview of Robot “Brains” Chapter 12 – Traditional Programming Basics Chapter 13 – Interfacing Electronic Devices Chapter 14 – BASIC Stamp Control Chapter 15 – Remote Control Systems Part 4 – Power, Motors and Locomotion Chapter 16 – Batteries and Robot Power Supplies Chapter 17 – Principles of Robot Locomotion Chapter 18 – Choosing the Right Motor Chapter 19 – Working with DC Motors Chapter 20 – Working with Stepper Motors Chapter 21 – Working with Servo Motors Part 5 – Practical Robotics Projects Chapter 22 – Build a Roverbot Chapter 23 – Build a Heavy-Duty Six-Legged Walking Robot Chapter 24 – Advanced Robot Locomotion Systems Chapter 25 – Reaching Out with a Robot Arm Chapter 26 – Build a Revolute Coordinate Arm Chapter 27 – Build a Polar Coordinate Arm Chapter 28 – Experimenting with Gripper Designs Part 6 – Sensors and Navigation Chapter 29 – Adding the Sense of Touch Chapter 30 – Object Detection Chapter 31 – Robot Vision Chapter 32 – Navigating through Space Chapter 33 – Fire Detection Systems Chapter 34 – Sound Output and Input Chapter 35 – Experimenting with Tilt and Gravity Sensors Chapter 36 – Home Robots and How Not to Chew up your Furniture Part 7 – Tips, Tricks and Tidbits Chapter 37 – Robot Tasks, Operations and Behaviors Chapter 38 – Failure Analysis Chapter 39 – Setting up Demonstrations, Workshops and Competitions Appendix A – Further Reading Appendix B – Sources Appendix C – Robot Information on the Internet Appendix D – Reference
THE BEST AND BIGGEST ROBOTICS BOOK ON THE BLOCK—NOW BETTER THAN EVER—SUPERCHARGED WITH TWO TOP ROBOTICS AUTHORS! Thousands of robot hobbyists -- and robots -- grew up on the first two editions on this book. Now Gordon McComb has partnered with fellow robotics enthusiast Myke Predko -- and together they've made this classic guide to building your very own robot more awesome than ever. Inside Robot Builder's Bonanza you'll find detailed plans for constructing robots that walk, see, feel, talk, listen, think -- and more! Best of all, this book will make you want to build a robot -- and show you how you can! Packed with enthusiasm, fascinating science tidbits, field-tested projects, and modular organization to make it easy to invent and build your own designs, this best-seller puts it all together for anyone with the slightest curiosity about this fascinating hobby. Projects vary in complexity so everyone from novices to advanced hobbyists will find something to inspire and advance robot plans. Heavily illustrated, this book is the KING of amateur robotics. Take it home and start building robots today! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BUILD A ROBOT! Follow a plan or create your own design Robot Basics Parts and Tools Practical Robotics Projects Money-Saving Hacks Construction Techniques: Plastic, Wood, & Metal Computer and Electronic Control Power, Motors, and Locomotion Sensors and Navigation Robot Programming Tips, Tricks, and Tidbits Avoiding Common Mistakes List of Sources for Parts and Ideas Fully Illustrated Plans for 99 Amazing Robots NEW 30 Completely New Projects! Hundreds of Helpful New Illustrations Customizability Added to Every Project More Materials and Tools You Can Use to Build Your Robots State-of-the-Art Advances More Help with Microcontrollers for the Beginner Developments in Remote Control Advanced Locomotion Information to Turn Toys into Automatons High-Tech Sensors Suggestions for Robotics Competitions and Competing 75% Fewer Bad Jokes