Mishal Samuel - Robot Programmer's Bonanza - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality authenticity or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The first hands - on programming guide for today's robot hobbyist Get ready to reach into your programming toolbox and control a robot like never before! Robot Programmer's Bonanza is the one - stop guide for everyone from robot novices to advanced hobbyists who are ready to go beyond just building robots and start programming them to perform useful tasks. Using the versatile Robot Basic programming language you'll discover how to prototype your creative ideas using the integrated mobile robot simulator and then port your finished programs to nearly any hardware/software configuration. You can even use the built - in wireless protocol to directly control real - world robots that can be built from readily available sensors and actuators. Start small by making your robot follow a line hug a wall and avoid drop - offs or restricted areas. Then enable your robot to perform more sophisticated actions such as locating a goal sweeping the floor or navigating a home or office. Packed with illustrations and plenty of inspiration the unique Robot Programmer's Bonanza even helps you teach your robot to become intelligent and adapt to its behavior! Everything you need to program and control a robot! In - depth coverage of the Robot Basic simulator as well as how it can be used to control real - world robots either directly or through the integrated wireless protocol A companion website with a FREE download of the full version of the Robot Basic robotic simulator and control language Remote control algorithms as well as autonomous behaviors Integrated debugger facilitates program development Appendices that detail Robot Basic's extensive commands and functions as well as the integrated programming environment Adaptable and customizable programs that solve realistic problems - use simulations to prototype robots that can mow a yard deliver mail or recharge a battery then port your algorithms to real - world robots Chapters devoted to creating contests with Robot Basic and utilizing Robot Basic in the classroom to teach programming
Title: Robot Programmer's Bonanza
Author(s): Mishal Samuel
Publisher: Mcgraw - Hill Education - Europe
Barcode: 9780071547970
Pages: 396 Pages, 150 Illustrations, Unspecified
Publication Date: 6/2/2008
Category: Robotics