Robots, Androids and Animatrons, Second Edition 12 Incredible Projects You Can Build

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

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.