Robotics at Home with Raspberry Pi Pico
Robotics at Home with Raspberry Pi Pico

Author: Danny Staple

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2023-03-17

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 180323041X

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Design, build, and program a mobile robot platform while gaining an understanding of the Raspberry Pi Pico, Free CAD, and robot sensors using Python to code, Bluetooth to connect & smartphone to control your projects Key FeaturesGain in depth knowledge of robotics with easy-to-follow instructionsBuild a rover platform designed for experimentation and extensionEnhance your robot building skills through planning, building, and codingPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description The field of robotics is expanding, and this is the perfect time to learn how to create robots at home for different purposes. This book will help you take your first steps in planning, building, and programming a robot with Raspberry Pi Pico, an impressive controller bursting with I/O capabilities. After a quick tour of Pico, you'll begin designing a robot chassis in 3D CAD. With easy-to-follow instructions, shopping lists, and plans, you'll start building the robot. Further, you'll add simple sensors and outputs to extend the robot, reinforce your design skills, and build your knowledge in programming with CircuitPython. You'll also learn about interactions with electronics, standard robotics algorithms, and the discipline and process for building robots. Moving forward, you'll learn how to add more complicated sensors and robotic behaviors, with increasing complexity levels, giving you hands-on experience. You'll learn about Raspberry Pi Pico's excellent features, such as PIO, adding capabilities such as avoiding walls, detecting movement, and compass headings. You'll combine these with Bluetooth BLE for seeing sensor data and remotely controlling your robot with a smartphone. Finally, you'll program the robot to find its location in an arena. By the end of this book, you'll have built a robot at home, and be well equipped to build more with different levels of complexity. What you will learnInterface Raspberry Pi Pico with motors to move partsDesign in 3D CAD with Free CADBuild a simple robot and extend it for more complex projectsInterface Raspberry Pi Pico with sensors and Bluetooth BLEVisualize robot data with MatplotlibGain an understanding of robotics algorithms on Pico for smart behaviorWho this book is for This book is for beginner robot makers, keen hobbyists, technical enthusiasts, developers and STEM teachers who want to build robots at home. Prior knowledge of coding - beginner to intermediate programming, will be helpful.

Learn Robotics with Raspberry Pi
Learn Robotics with Raspberry Pi

Author: Matt Timmons-Brown

Publisher: No Starch Press

Published: 2019-01-22

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1593279213

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In Learn Robotics with Raspberry Pi, you'll learn how to build and code your own robot projects with just the Raspberry Pi microcomputer and a few easy-to-get components - no prior experience necessary! Learn Robotics with Raspberry Pi will take you from inexperienced maker to robot builder. You'll start off building a two-wheeled robot powered by a Raspberry Pi minicomputer and then program it using Python, the world's most popular programming language. Gradually, you'll improve your robot by adding increasingly advanced functionality until it can follow lines, avoid obstacles, and even recognize objects of a certain size and color using computer vision. Learn how to: - Control your robot remotely using only a Wii remote - Teach your robot to use sensors to avoid obstacles - Program your robot to follow a line autonomously - Customize your robot with LEDs and speakers to make it light up and play sounds - See what your robot sees with a Pi Camera As you work through the book, you'll learn fundamental electronics skills like how to wire up parts, use resistors and regulators, and determine how much power your robot needs. By the end, you'll have learned the basics of coding in Python and know enough about working with hardware like LEDs, motors, and sensors to expand your creations beyond simple robots.

Learn Robotics Programming
Learn Robotics Programming

Author: Danny Staple

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2018-11-29

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 1789345936

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Gain experience of building a next-generation collaboration robot Key FeaturesGet up and running with the fundamentals of robotic programmingProgram a robot using Python and the Raspberry Pi 3Learn to build a smart robot with interactive and AI-enabled behaviorsBook Description We live in an age where the most difficult human tasks are now automated. Smart and intelligent robots, which will perform different tasks precisely and efficiently, are the requirement of the hour. A combination of Raspberry Pi and Python works perfectly when making these kinds of robots. Learn Robotics Programming starts by introducing you to the basic structure of a robot, along with how to plan, build, and program it. As you make your way through the book, you will gradually progress to adding different outputs and sensors, learning new building skills, and writing code for interesting behaviors with sensors. You’ll also be able to update your robot, and set up web, phone, and Wi-Fi connectivity in order to control it. By the end of the book, you will have built a clever robot that can perform basic artificial intelligence (AI) operations. What you will learnConfigure a Raspberry Pi for use in a robotInterface motors and sensors with a Raspberry PiImplement code to make interesting and intelligent robot behaviorsUnderstand the first steps in AI behavior such as speech recognition visual processingControl AI robots using Wi-FiPlan the budget for requirements of robots while choosing partsWho this book is for Learn Robotics Programming is for programmers, developers, and enthusiasts interested in robotics and developing a fully functional robot. No major experience required just some programming knowledge would be sufficient.

Learn Robotics Programming
Learn Robotics Programming

Author: Danny Staple

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2021-02-12

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13: 1839217863

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Develop an extendable smart robot capable of performing a complex series of actions with Python and Raspberry Pi Key Features Get up to speed with the fundamentals of robotic programming and build intelligent robots Learn how to program a voice agent to control and interact with your robot's behavior Enable your robot to see its environment and avoid barriers using sensors Book Description We live in an age where the most complex or repetitive tasks are automated. Smart robots have the potential to revolutionize how we perform all kinds of tasks with high accuracy and efficiency. With this second edition of Learn Robotics Programming, you'll see how a combination of the Raspberry Pi and Python can be a great starting point for robot programming. The book starts by introducing you to the basic structure of a robot and shows you how to design, build, and program it. As you make your way through the book, you'll add different outputs and sensors, learn robot building skills, and write code to add autonomous behavior using sensors and a camera. You'll also be able to upgrade your robot with Wi-Fi connectivity to control it using a smartphone. Finally, you'll understand how you can apply the skills that you've learned to visualize, lay out, build, and code your future robot building projects. By the end of this book, you'll have built an interesting robot that can perform basic artificial intelligence operations and be well versed in programming robots and creating complex robotics projects using what you've learned. What you will learn Leverage the features of the Raspberry Pi OS Discover how to configure a Raspberry Pi to build an AI-enabled robot Interface motors and sensors with a Raspberry Pi Code your robot to develop engaging and intelligent robot behavior Explore AI behavior such as speech recognition and visual processing Find out how you can control AI robots with a mobile phone over Wi-Fi Understand how to choose the right parts and assemble your robot Who this book is for This second edition of Learn Robotics Programming is for programmers, developers, and robotics enthusiasts who want to develop a fully functional robot and leverage AI to build interactive robots. Basic knowledge of the Python programming language will help you understand the concepts covered in this robot programming book more effectively.

Artificial Intelligence for Robotics
Artificial Intelligence for Robotics

Author: Francis X. Govers III

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2024-03-29

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1805124390

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Let an AI and robotics expert help you apply AI, systems engineering, and ML concepts to create smart robots capable of interacting with their environment and users, making decisions, and navigating autonomously Key Features Gain a holistic understanding of robot design, systems engineering, and task analysis Implement AI/ML techniques to detect and manipulate objects and navigate robots using landmarks Integrate voice and natural language interactions to create a digital assistant and artificial personality for your robot Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionUnlock the potential of your robots by enhancing their perception with cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques. From neural networks to computer vision, this second edition of the book equips you with the latest tools, new and expanded topics such as object recognition and creating artificial personality, and practical use cases to create truly smart robots. Starting with robotics basics, robot architecture, control systems, and decision-making theory, this book presents systems-engineering methods to design problem-solving robots with single-board computers. You'll explore object recognition using YOLO and genetic algorithms to teach your robot to identify and pick up objects, leverage natural language processing to give your robot a voice, and master neural networks to classify and separate objects and navigate autonomously, before advancing to guiding your robot arms using reinforcement learning and genetic algorithms. The book also covers path planning and goal-oriented programming to prioritize your robot's tasks, showing you how to connect all software using Python and ROS 2 for a seamless experience. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to transform your robot into a helpful assistant with NLP and give it an artificial personality, ready to tackle real-world tasks and even crack jokes.What you will learn Get started with robotics and AI essentials Understand path planning, decision trees, and search algorithms to enhance your robot Explore object recognition using neural networks and supervised learning techniques Employ genetic algorithms to enable your robot arm to manipulate objects Teach your robot to listen using Natural Language Processing through an expert system Program your robot in how to avoid obstacles and retrieve objects with machine learning and computer vision Apply simulation techniques to give your robot an artificial personality Who this book is for This book is for practicing robotics engineers and enthusiasts aiming to advance their skills by applying AI and ML techniques. Students and researchers looking for practical guidance for solving specific problems or approaching a difficult robot design will find this book insightful. Proficiency in Python programming, familiarity with electronics and wiring, single board computers, Linux-based command-line interface (CLI), and knowledge of AI/ML concepts are required to get started with this book.

Drone Development from Concept to Flight
Drone Development from Concept to Flight

Author: Sumit Sharma

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2024-04-30

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 183763727X

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Learn and apply the principles behind building and flying drones using components like BLDC motors and speed controllers, AeroGCS ground software, Ardupilot and PX4 open-source flight stacksalong with examples and best practices Key Features Get to grips with multicopter physics (roll, pitch, and yaw) and 3D dynamics for defining a drone's flight Optimize drone performance with powerful propulsion systems such as BLDS motors, lipo batteries, and ESCs Build a custom survey drone to learn vital aspects of drone assembly, configuration, testing, and maiden flight Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionUnlock opportunities in the growing UAV market where drones are revolutionizing diverse sectors like agriculture, surveying, and the military. Using the vast experience of the author in drone domain, this book provides step-by-step guidance through the complete drone development life cycle, from concept to pilot stage, prototyping, and ultimately, a market-ready product, with domain-specific applications. Starting with an introduction to unmanned systems, principles of drone flight, and it's motion in 3D space, this book shows you how to design a propulsion system tailored to your drone’s needs. You’ll then get hands on with the entire drone assembly process, covering airframe, components, and wiring. Next, you’ll enhance drone connectivity and navigation with communication devices, such as RFD900, Herelink, and H-16 Pro GCS and hardware protocols like I2C, and UART. The book also guides you in using the open-source flight software Ardupilot and PX4, along with firmware architecture and PID tuning for advanced control. Additionally, you’ll go learn about AeroGCS, Mission Planner, and UGCS ground control stations, tips for maiden flight and log analysis for optimizing performance while building a custom survey drone with a 60-min endurance, 10km range, live video feed, and photography options. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped with all you need to build and fly your own drones and UAVs.What you will learn Explore the design principles for multicopter flight and its physics of motion Grasp terminologies associated with UAV flight systems Implement power trail, communication, and propulsion conceptsin drone design Use IMUs and sensors in flight controllers, and protocols like I2C, SPI, and MAvlink Familiarize yourself with open-source drone flight stacks and ground control station software Apply the control law used in multicopter and the basics of PIDs Delve into modes of flying with remote controllers and analysis of flight logs Who this book is for This book is for beginner-level drone engineers, robotics engineers, hardware and design engineers, and hobbyists who want to enter the drone industry and enhance their knowledge of the physics, mechanics, avionics, and programming of drones, multicopters, and UAVs. While not a prerequisite, a basic understanding of circuits, microcontrollers, and electronic instruments like multimeter, camera, and batteries, along with fundamental concepts in physics and mathematics, will be helpful.

Beginning Robotics with Raspberry Pi and Arduino
Beginning Robotics with Raspberry Pi and Arduino

Author: Jeff Cicolani

Publisher: Apress

Published: 2018-04-23

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 1484234626

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Learn how to use a Raspberry Pi in conjunction with an Arduino to build a basic robot with advanced capabilities. Getting started in robotics does not have to be difficult. This book is an insightful and rewarding introduction to robotics and a catalyst for further directed study. You'll be led step by step through the process of building a robot that uses the power of a Linux based computer paired with the simplicity of Arduino. You’ll learn why the Raspberry Pi is a great choice for a robotics platform; its strengths as well as its shortcomings; how to overcome these limitations by implementing an Arduino; and the basics of the Python programming language as well as some of the more powerful features. With the Raspberry Pi you can give your project the power of a Linux computer, while Arduino makes interacting with sensors and motors very easy. These two boards are complimentary in their functions; where one falters the other performs admirably. The book also includes references to other great works to help further your growth in the exciting, and now accessible, field of smart robotics. As a bonus, the final chapter of the book demonstrates the real power of the Raspberry Pi by implementing a basic vision system. Using OpenCV and a standard USB web cam, you will build a robot that can chase a ball. What You'll Learn Install Raspbian, the operating system that drives the Raspberry Pi Drive motors through an I2C motor controller Read data through sensors attached to an Arduino Who This Book Is For Hobbyists and students looking for a rapid start in robotics. It assumes no technical background. Readers are guided to pursue the areas that interest them in more detail as they learn.

Raspberry Pi Home Automation with Arduino - Second Edition
Raspberry Pi Home Automation with Arduino - Second Edition

Author: Andrew K. Dennis

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2015-02-25

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1784393932

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If you are new to the Raspberry Pi, the Arduino, or home automation and wish to develop some amazing projects using these tools, then this book is for you. Any experience in using the Raspberry Pi would be an added advantage.

Raspberry Pi Pico DIY Workshop
Raspberry Pi Pico DIY Workshop

Author: Sai Yamanoor

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2022-05-26

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 1801810664

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Take your first steps with the Raspberry Pi Pico and take on exciting projects using CircuitPython, MicroPython, and Pico Key Features • Make the most of the Raspberry Pi Pico—a low-cost microcontroller that is primed for innovation • Work with easy-to-follow examples and learn how to interface and program a Raspberry Pi Pico • Work on fun projects, right from home automation to building a seven-segment display to tracking air quality Book Description The Raspberry Pi Pico is the latest addition to the Raspberry Pi family of products. Introduced by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, based on their RP2040 chip, it is a tiny, fast microcontroller that packs enough punch to power an extensive range of applications. Raspberry Pi Pico DIY Workshop will help you get started with your own Pico and leverage its features to develop innovative products. This book begins with an introduction to the Raspberry Pi Pico, giving you a thorough understanding of the RP2040's peripherals and different development boards for the Pico designed and manufactured by various organizations. You'll explore add-on hardware and programming language options available for the Pico. Next, you'll focus on practical skills, starting with a simple LED blinking project and building up to a giant seven-segment display, while working with application examples such as citizen science displays, digital health, and robots. You'll also work on exciting projects around gardening, building a weather station, tracking air quality, hacking your personal health, and building a robot, along with discovering tips and tricks to give you the confidence needed to make the best use of RP2040. By the end of this Raspberry Pi book, you'll have built a solid foundation in product development using the RP2040, acquired a skillset crucial for embedded device development, and have a robot that you built yourself. What you will learn • Understand the RP2040's peripherals and apply them in the real world • Find out about the programming languages that can be used to program the RP2040 • Delve into the applications of serial interfaces available on the Pico • Discover add-on hardware available for the RP2040 • Explore different development board variants for the Raspberry Pi Pico • Discover tips and tricks for seamless product development with the Pico Who this book is for This book is for students, teachers, engineers, scientists, artists, and tech enthusiasts who want to develop embedded systems that drive cost-effective automation, IoT, robotics, medical devices, and art projects. If you consider yourself a maker and would like to learn how to use the Raspberry Pi Pico, then this book is for you. Familiarity with Python programming, MicroPython, CircuitPython, embedded hardware, and peripherals is helpful but not mandatory to get the most out of this book.