Learning robotics by yourself isn’t easy, but it helps when the encouragement comes from an expert who’s spent years in the field. Not only does Author David Cook assist you in understanding the component parts of robot development, but he also presents valuable techniques that prepare you to achieve new discoveries on your own.
With the advent of TV shows such as Junkyard Wars and BattleBots, robot building is gaining popularity throughout the mainstream population, but no books have been published with this particular focus.
The Definitive Guide to Building Java Robots is for educators, students, hobbyists, and startups looking for Java/hardware interaction. This book shows you how to use your PC to build robots, and how you can interface with a microcontroller to do the basics. You’ll learn to design your robot to navigate, see, speak, recognize your face, [...]
Technology can be more than just practical it can also be fun. And fun is exactly what you’ll have when you try geocaching. It’s a high-tech treasure-seeking game that uses the Global Positioning System (GPS).
LEGO Spybotics Secret Agent Training Manual provides complete coverage of the ultimate LEGO Spybotics system. Author Ralph Hempel begins with a Spybotics overview and then delves into the nitty-gritty of Spybotics, including systems training, construction and care, agent communications, mission selection, and even advanced topics, such as how to customize your missions.
The LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotics Invention System kit enables anyone to build programmable robots with an assortment of LEGO pieces that snap, slide, and click into place.
Three MINDSTORMS experts have joined with the maintainer of the legOS HOWTO to produce the book that all advanced users of LEGO MINDSTORMS have been waiting for.
Whether you are a first-time buyer or are upgrading your computer system, when the time comes to make your computer buying decision, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the vast amount of information available to you.
XML Programming: Web Applications and Web Services with JSP and ASP provides a fast-moving introduction to the XML family of technologies for programmers.
VisualAge UML Designer is a full-life cycle tool for object-oriented development. It covers requirements analysis, analysis, design, and code generation. The tool also provides mechanisms for maintenance, reengineering, consistency checking, configuration, and version and release management.