Synopses & Reviews
Are you ready to step up to cutting-edge robotics?
Don Wilcher makes it easy and fun to understand concepts and build projects that put the concepts to work. You get hands-on instructions for satisfying projects in mechatronics, embedded systems, object-oriented programming, and high-level electronics and robotics -- all using off-the-shelf LEGO products as starting points. LEGO(r) Mindstorms(tm) Mechatronics gives you:
* Projects that include a robotically operated LEGO camera, a robotic warning system, and numerous other mechatronics plans
* A complete set of needed programs, circuit diagrams, and diagnostic tools on the CD-ROM
* A great appendix packed with online and other embedded systems resources
INSIDE: LEADING EDGE ROBOTICS PROJECTS
* TELEROBOTICS -- Operate devices from afar with visual feedback
* SMART HAND CONTROLLERS -- Exchange tactile information with a machine
* HYBRID ROBOTS -- Combine LEGO with other kits for unique creations
* MECHATRONIC BOTS -- Make savvy machines with brains and movement
* WALKING BOTS -- Where do you want me to go today?
* AUDIO BOTS -- Are you talking to me?
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. [347]-361) and index.
Description
CD Includes:
- Complete computer programs for controlling the robots
- Circuit simulation models
- Diagnostic tools
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: MINDSTORMS EMBEDDED SYSTEMS TOOLS
(Explains the various programming language tools and software that are available and how to use them in developing Mindstorms mechatronic robots and intelligent machines)
Chapter 1: Software Tools for LEGO Mindstorms Embedded Systems Development
Chapter 2: Electronics Hardware Add-Ons
Chapter 3: Instrumentation and Robots
Chapter 4: Electronic Circuit Simulators and MLCAD
SECTION 2: ROBOT AND INTELLIGENT MACHINE PROJECTS
(Provides detailed instructions for developing Mindstorms embedded systems used in Mechatronic robots and intelligent machines)
Chapter 5: Telerobotics
Chapter 6: Smart Hand Controllers
Chapter 7: Hybrid Robots
Chapter 8: Mechatronic Bots
Chapter 9: Walking Bots
Chapter 10: Audio Bots