Robots, androids, and animatrons - John Iovine

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 can: 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; and put together basic modules to build sophisticated robots of your own design. You can also: 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; and give your robot expertise and neural intelligence. You get everything 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.