Title: Robotics Demystified Author(s): Edwin Wise Pages: 314 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition Publication date: 2004 Language: English Format: PDF ISBN-10: 0071436782 ISBN-13: Description: McGraw-Hill's Demystified titles are the most efficient, interestingly written, brush-ups you can find. Organized as self-teaching guides, they come complete with key points, background information, questions at the end of each chapter, and even final exams. You'll be able to learn more in less time, evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, and reinforce your knowledge and confidence.
This complete self-teaching guide takes an introductory approach to robotics, guiding readers through the essential electronics, mechanics, and programming skills necessary to build their own robot.
From the Back Cover
YOU DON'T NEED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO LEARN ROBOTICS!
Now anyone with an interest in robotics can gain a deeper understanding -- without formal training, unlimited time, or a genius IQ. In Robotics Demystified, expert robot builder and author Edwin Wise provides an effective and totally painless way to learn about the technologies used to build robots!
With Robotics Demystified, you master the subject one simple step at a time -- at your own speed. This unique self-teaching guide offers problems at the end of each chapter to reinforce what you have learned.
This fast and entertaining self-teaching course makes if fun and easy to learn about robots. Get ready to:
* Learn essential electronics, mechanics, and programming concepts, one step at a time
* Evaluate your progress with self-test questions
* Discover the ins and outs of mobile, industrial, and research 'bots
* Find out how to make your robot sense and think
So if you're looking for an enjoyable route into robotics, let Robotics Demystified be your shortcut!
Title: Robotics Demystified