Mobile Robots 2nd Edition
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Part Number:R18-BOOK-1
Status:Discontinued
Weight:1.50 lbs

As the field of mobile robotics evolves and improves, so does "Mobile Robots" with the release of the second edition. The newest edition covers new ground such as new detectors and research available since the release of the first edition. In addition, several new topics are covered reaching a wider audience with suggestions and projects for the uninitiated. Finally, portions of the initial release were reworked to be more concise and to include new sources of readily available materials.

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ISBN 1-56881-091-0

By Joe Jones, Bruce Seiger and Anita Flynn

The first book was one of the most exciting events in many years for those of us passionate about robotics. The second edition adds more fuel to this fire surrounding the fascinating topic of mobile robotics.

Below is a list of the contents.  Information unique to or updated in the 2nd Edition is highlighted in orange.

  • Introduction
    • References
  • TutBot
    • A Tutorial Robot
    • TuteBot Behaviors
    • Building TuteBot
    • Electronic Components
    • Electronic Construction
    • Operation
    • Exersizes for the Reader
    • References
  • Computational Hardware
    • Rug Warrior's Design Strategy
    • Microprocessors
    • The Canonical Computer
    • Expansion
    • Data Buffer
    • Rug Warrior Logic
    • Hardware-Software Interface
    • Real-Time Control
    • Loading a Program
    • Getting Started
    • References
  • Designing and Prototyping
    • Practical Problems
    • Connectors
    • Printed Circuit Boards
    • Debugging
  • Sensors
    • Achieving Perception
    • Interfacing Sensors
    • Light Sensors
    • Force Sensors
    • Sound Sensors
    • Position and Orientation
    • Proprioceptive Sensors
    • Exercises
    • References
  • Mechanics
    • Locomotion
    • Adapting Mobile Platforms
    • Legged Locomotion
    • Construction Systems
    • Custom Construction
    • Exercises
    • References
  • Motors
    • Variety Abounds
    • How a DC motor works
    • Sizing a DC Motor
    • Gears
    • Motor Data Sheets
    • Motors for Rug Warrior
    • Interfacing Motors
    • Software for Driving Motors
    • References
  • Power
    • Batteries
    • Recharging
    • Power Regulation
    • Isolation
    • References
  • Robot Programming
    • The Traditional Approach
    • Behavior Control
    • Rug Warrior's Program
    • Implementing Behavior Control
    • Behavior Control in IC
    • What Did We Do?
    • References
  • Robot Projects
    • Projects for Individual Robots
    • Multi-Robot Projects
    • References
  • Robot Applications
    • Down and Dirty
    • Making the Rounds
    • In Harm's Way
    • Summary
    • References
  • Robot Design Principals
    • Complexity Kills
    • Holistic Robotics
    • Code vs Reality
    • Computer Program != Robot Program
    • Magician's Bag
    • Avoiding "Usually"
    • Design Steps
  • Unsolved Problems
    • Navigation
    • Recognition
    • Learning
    • Gnat Robots
    • Cooperation
    • Thoughts
    • Exercises
    • References
  • Appendices
    • Schematics
    • Rug Warrior Programs
    • Yellow Pages
    • Trade Magazines
    • Data Books
    • Robot Contests
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