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Make: Electronicsby Charles Platt
O'Reilly Media, Inc. 2009; US$ 27.99"This is teaching at its best!" --Hans Camenzind, inventor of the 555 timer (the world's most successful integrated circuit), and author of Much Ado About Almost Nothing: Man's Encounter with the Electron (Booklocker.com) "A fabulous book: well written, well paced, fun, and informative. I also love the sense of humor. It's very good at disarming the fear. And it's gorgeous . I'll be recommending this book highly." --Tom Igoe, author of Physical Computing and Making Things Talk Want to learn the fundamentals of electronics in a fun, hands-on way? With Make: Electronics , you'll start working on real projects as soon as you crack open the book. Explore all of the key components and essential principles through a series of fascinating... more...
Artificial Intelligenceby M. Tim Jones
Infinity Science Press 2007; US$ 69.95This book offers students and AI programmers a new perspective on the study of artificial intelligence concepts. The essential topics and theory of AI are presented, but it also includes practical information on data input & reduction as well as data output (i.e., algorithm usage). Because traditional AI concepts such as pattern recognition, numerical optimization and data mining are now simply types of algorithms, a different approach is needed. This ?sensor / algorithm / effecter? approach grounds the algorithms with an environment, helps students and AI practitioners to better understand them, and subsequently, how to apply them. The book has numerous up to date applications in game programming, intelligent agents, neural networks,... more...
Wired for Warby P. W. Singer
Penguin Group Inc. 2009; US$ 14.99"riveting and comprehensive, encompassing every aspect of the rise of military robotics." -- Financial Times In Wired for War , P. W. Singer explores the greatest revolution in military affairs since the atom bomb: the dawn of robotic warfare. We are on the cusp of a massive shift in military technology that threatens to make real the stuff of I, Robot and The Terminator . Blending historical evidence with interviews of an amazing cast of characters, Singer shows how technology is changing not just how wars are fought, but also the politics, economics, laws, and the ethics that surround war itself. Traveling from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan to modern-day "skunk works" in the midst of suburbia, Wired for War will tantalize... more...
Smart Home Hacksby Gordon Meyer
O'Reilly Media, Inc. 2008; US$ 23.99So much of what is commonplace today was once considered impossible, or at least wishful thinking. Laser beams in the operating room, cars with built-in guidance systems, cell phones with email access. There's just no getting around the fact that technology always has, and always will be, very cool. But technology isn't only cool; it's also very smart. That's why one of the hottest technological trends nowadays is the creation of smart homes. At an increasing rate, people are turning their homes into state-of-the-art machines, complete with more switches, sensors, and actuators than you can shake a stick at. Whether you want to equip your home with motion detectors for added security, install computer-controlled lights for optimum... more...
Robot Building for Beginnersby David Cook
Springer 2010; US$ 34.99"I wrote this book because I love building robots. I want you to love building robots, too. It took me a while to learn about many of the tools and parts in amateur robotics. Perhaps by writing about my experiences, I can give you a head start."-David Cook Robot Building for Beginners, Second Edition is an update of David Cook's best-selling Robot Building for Beginners. This book continues its aim at teenagers and adults who have an avid interest in science and dream of building household explorers. No formal engineering education is assumed. The robot described and built in this book is battery powered and about the size of a lunchbox. It is autonomous. That is, it isn't remote controlled. You'll begin with some tools... more...
Human-Robot Interactionby M. Rahimi; W. Karwowski
CRC Press 1992; US$ 142.00As Robotic Systems Become Widespread In The Manufacturing And Service industries, this book is one of few to address the key question of how they interact with humans. more...
LEGO Software Power Toolsby Kevin Clague; Miguel Agullo
Syngress Publishing 2002; US$ 39.95There are a variety of LEGO freeware programs available on the Web for LEGO fans to assist LEGO fans them in building LEGO models directly on their computers with parts they may not physically own, and then documenting and saving directions for them in a format that is close to professional quality. Until now these tools have been difficult to find, and even more difficult to configure to work with one another. That all changes with LEGO Software Power Tools . Here, in one book, readers will find steps for installing and using some of the most popular and successful LEGO freeware applications. more...
LEGO Mindstorms Masterpiecesby Miguel Agullo; Doug Carlson; Mario Ferrari; et al.
Syngress Publishing 2003; US$ 59.95In LEGO Mindstorm Masterpieces , some of the world?s leading LEGO Mindstorms inventors share their knowledge and development secrets. The unique style of this book allows it to cover an incredibly broad range of topics in unparalleled detail. Chapters within the book include detailed discussions of the mechanics that drive the robot ? and also provide step-by-step construction diagrams for each of the robots. This is perfect book for LEGO hobbyists looking to take their skills to the next level whether they build world-class competitive robots or just like to mess around for the fun of it. more...
Programming Lego Mindstorms With Javaby Giulio Ferrari; Andy Gombos; Dario Laverde; et al.
Syngress Publishing 2002; US$ 29.95The LEGOŽ Mindstorms? Robotics Invention System has been called 'the most creative play system ever developed'. This book unleashes the full power of the RCX and the tools, bricks, and components that make up LEGOŽ Mindstorms?. Programming LEGOŽ Mindstorms? with Java is as much about robotics programming as it is about Java programming. This book is for all levels of Mindstorms? users, from hobbyists to the serious Mindstorms? aficionados. more...
Flesh and Machinesby Rodney Brooks
Knopf Publishing Group 2002; US$ 13.99Are we really on the brink of having robots to mop our floors, do our dishes, mow our lawns, and clean our windows? And are researchers that close to creating robots that can think, feel, repair themselves, and even reproduce? Rodney A. Brooks, director of the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory believes we are. In this lucid and accessible book, Brooks vividly depicts the history of robots and explores the ever-changing relationships between humans and their technological brethren, speculating on the growing role that robots will play in our existence. Knowing the moral battle likely to ensue, he posits a clear philosophical argument as to why we should not fear that change. What results is a fascinating book that offers a deeper understanding... more...