Gareths Guide To Building A Robot

An exploration of robotics has never been timelier. In schools, students sign up for robotics clubs and competitions. More and more robotics technology is being introduced in the workplace. Many people are wondering what the future relationship between robots and humans will be. Readers might think building a robot, or becoming the kind of engineer who does, is out of reach. They couldn't be more wrong! This carefully researched volume explains the parts of a robot, how it functions, and its many uses in our world today. It's sure to inspire an appreciation for robotics and the technology of today, and tomorrow.

An exploration of robotics has never been timelier. In schools, students sign up for robotics clubs and competitions. More and more robotics technology is being introduced in the workplace. Many people are wondering what the future relationship between robots and humans will be. Readers might think building a robot, or becoming the kind of engineer who does, is out of reach. They couldn't be more wrong! This carefully researched volume explains the parts of a robot, how it functions, and its many uses in our world today. It's sure to inspire an appreciation for robotics and the technology of today, and tomorrow.

If you've ever stood on the observation deck of the Empire State Building or viewed a photograph of the 163-storey-tall Burj Khalifa, you know what an extraordinary feat of engineering a skyscraper is. It isn't an easy task to design or build one. This authoritative volume delves into the career paths involved with constructing the gravity-defying structures called skyscrapers, including engineering and architecture. The valuable text, supported by photographs, sidebars, fact boxes, infographics, and graphic organizers, contains plenty of information on careers as well as STEM-related concepts relevant to the elementary science curriculum.

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Scientists maintain that we've only explored 5 percent of Earth's oceans. These incredible expanses contain so many resources that many of us take for granted. Readers of this adventurous guide will be eager to find out how they can be explorers of Earth's final frontier. Whether they're seeking treasure in a wreck or searching for yet-unknown sea creatures, they'll learn what they need to do to prepare for a life in the water. Sidebars and fact boxes highlight information about real-life deep-sea explorers, while vivid photographs capture some truly captivating scenes of the undersea world.

Interest in the world of cooking has only risen since the advent of television shows and competitions that invite us all to try our hand at the culinary arts. This entertaining volume, which includes several biographies of world-famous chefs, lets readers know how to make the jump from grilled-cheese master to professional cook. Foodies will be delighted to find out they can start on their path today as they learn some tips and tricks in the pages of this guide to all things gourmet.

This book connects to the new AASL standards, ISTE Standards for Students, and provides simple directions for using a variety of books to create maker activities that deepen the reading experience. Books and maker activities help children to associate reading with hands-on learning. For educators looking for additional ways to engage youngsters in reading and maker activities, this book provides the perfect hands-on connection. Providing connections to the new AASL standards and the ISTE Standards for Students with simple directions for using a variety of books to create maker activities, this book can help elementary teachers and librarians to enhance and deepen the reading experience. Featured books represent a variety of genres for kindergarten through sixth-grade students and highlights very current titles as well as classics. The book is based on actual experiences with students and staff who have enjoyed and benefited from these activities in their elementary school library. The author's forty years of educational experience ensure the reliability and practicality of this resource that readers can trust and use every day.

Absolutely no experience needed! Learn robot building from the ground up, hands-on, in full color! Love robots? Start building them. It’s way easier than you ever imagined! John Baichtal has helped thousands of people get started with robotics. He knows what beginners need to know. He knows your questions. He knows where you might need extra help. Now, he’s brought together this practical knowledge in one incredibly easy tutorial. Hundreds of full-color photos guide you through every step, every skill. You’ll start simple, as you build a working robot in the very first chapter. Then, you’ll grow your skills to expert-level: powering motors, configuring sensors, constructing a chassis, even programming low-cost Arduino microcontrollers. You’ll learn hands-on, through real step-by-step projects...and go straight to the cutting-edge with in-depth sidebars. Wondering just how much you can really do? Baichtal shows you 30 incredible robots built by people just like you! John Baichtal’s books about toys, tools, robots, and hobby electronics include Hack This: 24 Incredible Hackerspace Projects from the DIY Movement; Basic Robot Building With Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0; Arduino for Beginners; MAKE: Lego and Arduino Projects for MAKE (as coauthor); and the forthcoming Building Your Own Drones: The Beginner’s Guide to UAVs and ROVs. A founding member of the pioneering Twin Cities Maker hackerspace, he got his start writing for Wired’s legendary GeekDad blog, and for DIYer bible MAKE Magazine. Make your robots move with motors and wheels Build solar-powered robots that work without batteries Control robots via Wi-Fi, radio, or even across the Internet Program robots to respond to sensor inputs Use your standard TV remote to control your robots Create robots that detect intruders and shoot them with Nerf® darts Grab and carry objects using claws and grippers Build water-borne robots that float, submerge, and “swim” Create “artbots” that paint or draw original artworks Enable your robots to send text messages when they take specific actions Discover today’s new generation of hobbyist-friendly robotics kits Organize your ultimate robot-builder’s toolbox Master simple safety routines that protect you whatever you’re building

Finally, a robots book for people who don't know the first thing about robotics. This volume is well-written, inviting, and action-packed, with engaging ideas and fascinating factoids about robots and robot-related arts and sciences.