This book is based on the bestselling Robosapien, and will be applicable for both the current version and the forthcoming version 2. Geared towards both novice and experienced owners, Samans shows the reader how to start working with and modifying the Robosapien straight out of the box, while giving an introduction to general robotics. The hacks taught within are inexpensive to complete and don't require advanced electronics skills; but will surely entertain.

Dr. Mark Tilden, the inventor of Robosapien, has provided the author with exclusive access to the Robosapien v2 program Provides access to the 20-plus "Easter eggs" (the hidden secrets) programmed into Robosapien Over 2 million Robosapiens have sold since 2004

Autorentext
Jamie Samans has been extremely active in the Robosapien community since July 2004 (the time of Robosapien's U.S. release). His hack submission was published in an issue of Servo, which asked him to write a series of articles on advanced hacking techniques for publication.

Klappentext

• Dr. Mark Tilden, the inventor of Robosapien,has provided the author with exclusive access to the Robosapien v2 program. * Provides access to the 20-plus "Easter eggs" (the hidden secrets) programmed into Robosapien.

• Over 2 million Robosapiens have sold since 2004.

Inhalt
An Introduction to Robosapien.- Robosapien: A Robotic Family History.- Robosapien: A Design History.- Setting Up Your Robosapien.- Robosapien Out of the Box.- Robosapien Anatomy.- Controlling and Walking Your Robosapien.- Robosapien Commands.- Programming Your Robosapien.- Program Modes.- Advanced Programming Examples.- Online Robosapien Resources and Community Submitted Programs.- Using Your Computer to Control Robosapien.- Hacking the Robosapien.- An Introduction to Hacking Robosapien.- Hacking Basics.- Troubleshooting Your Robosapien.- Advanced Hack: Wireless Camera Installation.- A Look Ahead.- A New Line of Robots.