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As students transition to higher levels of robotics, the problems they are asked to solve become more difficult. This book covers some more advanced tasks such as soldering and welding, and using CAD to design the robot. Also included are examples of how physics can be used to see if elements of the robot are strong enough to perform a task.
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All robots are built to perform a task. This book describes the physical elements, such as gears, wheels, and belts, needed for the robot to maneuver around and over objects in its environment. Included is a section on how design can affect the performance of the robot. Diagrams, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Infographics, Sidebars.
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Many students come to a class on robotics expecting to see R2-D2. This book tells students what a robot is, provides a short history of robotics, and teaches them what the parts of a robot are and how those parts work together. This book also points out pitfalls when building a simple robot and gives examples of how trouble spots were overcome. Diagrams, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Infographics, Sidebars.
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Robots don t have senses, but they do have sensors that enable them to interact with their environment. This book describes the many kinds of sensors, how they work, and how to use them to get your robot to do what you want. There is also an example of the way sensors are used to get machines to perform complex tasks. Diagrams, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Infographics, Sidebars.
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