Robot Exploration -- Engineering Practice Guide

Author: FredGMartin
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Robotics is one of the greatest achievements of the 20th century. With the rapid development and widespread application of robotics technology, more and more people in China have become interested in it, especially many teenagers who actively participate in various robotics practice activities. Since CCTV began hosting the National College Student Robot Contest in 2002, it has sparked a robotics craze among college students and a significant number of middle school students. However, this has also raised higher demands for the popularization of robotics knowledge and education. Currently, robotics-related books in China primarily contain theoretical knowledge, making them suitable for professionals, while practical application-oriented books for general enthusiasts are scarce. This book is based on MIT's robotics design course and covers most aspects of robotics technology, including mechanical system construction, control system hardware configuration, and control algorithm software development. Unlike other robotics books, this one emphasizes practical technology by teaching the design and control of competition-style robots, enabling readers to understand robotics knowledge. More importantly, this learning approach better stimulates readers' creative thinking and enhances their engineering design and problem-solving skills. The book includes numerous exercises and illustrations to help readers better understand and master the content. It is suitable for readers with a certain foundation in electromechanical technology. It can serve as a textbook for upper-level undergraduate and early graduate students in robotics practice courses. Robotics enthusiasts can also use this book as a guide to build their own robots.