Anatomy of a Robot

This work looks under the hood of all robotic projects, stimulating teachers, students, and hobbyists to learn more about the gamut of areas associated with control systems and robotics. It offers a unique presentation in providing both theory and philosophy in a technical yet entertaining way.

Autorentext

Charlie Bergren (Boulder, CO) is an electrical engineer with extensive experience in robotics, electronics, design, research, telecommunications, and management. His past roles include work at SpectraLogic, and Qwest. He also created lines of hardware and software for past corporations.

Inhalt

IntroductionAcknowledgmentsChapter 1: A Brief History of Walking MachinesComputer ControlSummaryChapter 2: Walking GaitsStabilityAdaptability (Tripod Gait, Wave Gait, Degrees of Freedom per Leg)SummaryChapter 3: Tools, Test Equipment, and MaterialsTest EquipmentConstruction MaterialsSummary