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Author Samans, Jamie, 1970-

Title The Robosapien companion : tips, tricks, and hacks / Jamie Samans
Published Berkeley, CA : Apress ; New York, NY : Distributed to the Book trade in the United States by Springer-Verlag, ©2005

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 328 pages) : illustrations
Series A Technology in Action book
Technology in Action Press book.
Contents Part I. Introduction, An Introduction to Robosapien, Robosapien: A Robotic Family History; Setting Up Your Robosapien -- Part II. Robosapien Out of the Box; Robosapien Anatomy 101, Operating the Robosapien; Movement: Red Commands (15 total), Attitude: Orange Commands (20 total) -- Part III. Programming the Robosapien, Program Modes Sonic Sensors, Exploring the Programs; Advanced Programming Examples, Community Submitted Programs -- Part IV. Hacking the Robosapien, An Introduction to Hacking, A Look inside Robosapien; Advanced Hack #1 -- Wireless Camera Installation, Advanced Hack #2 -- Add an IR to RF converter, Advanced Hacking 201: Ideas for the Future -- Part V.A Look Ahead; Robosapien Version 2
Summary You'll loveThe Robosapien Companion: Tips, Tricks, and Hacks whether you're a robotics expert or beginner. And whether you own a Robosapien or not, you'll learn about the workings and theory of this fun robot. An owner of several Robosapiens himself, author Jamie Samans covers everything from basics like diagnosing and testing your new Robosapien, to advanced topics like hacking and modifications. He thoroughly covers what he calls the "curiosity and creativity" of this famous bot. The book functions as both a practical user guide and an interesting read about the theory behind the machine: BEAM robotics (BEAM stands for biology, electronics, aesthetics, and mechanics). You'll learn about Robo's 67 unique functions, and get the full scoop on the line of Robosapiens: the Robopet, the Roboraptor, and the bipedal Robosapien V2. By the books end, you'll come to master your V1 or become fully prepared for the exciting upgradesincluded inV2
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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In Springer e-books
Subject Robots -- Programming.
Robotics.
Electronic toys.
Robotics
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Robotics.
Robotics.
Electronic toys.
Robots -- Programming.
Informatique.
Electronic toys
Robotics
Robots -- Programming
Form Electronic book
Author Tilden, Mark W
ISBN 9781430200567
1430200561
1590595262
9781590595268
9786610852147
6610852146