An Introduction to Robotics by Harprit Sandhu Paperback Book

Publisher Description

This is an introduction for the amateur to the ideas and concepts, both theoretical and practical, of robotics. It is divided into two sections. The first covers how and why robots work and how they are controlled. The second discusses how to make a simple two-legged humanoid robot that can be programmed to walk. There are no complicated formulae or equations to grapple with or complicated circuit diagrams to decipher, and you do not have to be a machinist or a programmer. The robot can be built quickly on a workbench or even a kitchen table, with a minimum number of handtools, and all the parts are easily available.

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Explains the basics of robotics, with sections devoted to how and why they work, and instructions for making a two-legged humanoid robot. 40 photos, 150 line illus.

Author Biography

Harprit Singh Sandhu, BSME, MSCerE, is an American engineer and the founder of Rhino Robots Inc., where he was the chief designer of the 'Rhino' series of robots. In his spare time he is a journeyman designer, machinist & woodworker, whose interest in clock making led him to design & build the spindles described in the book.

Table of Contents

History and Future. The Modern Robot. Mobile Robots. Running Motors. Encoders and Amplifiers. Sensors, Input and Output. Computer and Software. Robot Control Language. Robotic Vision. Selecting a Robot Design for Building. Skills, Tools, Time & Materials. Making the Walking Robot. Programming. Short Glossary of Robotic Terms. Table of ASCII Values. Scott Edwards Controller Information. Information on Software Discs. Drawing and Construction Notes. Component Supplier Information.

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