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