Addressing the issue of artifical intelligence, this book explores what it is, what it can do for us and whether we should be worried about it. Scientists are now building robots which can think. If we build machines that can learn, rather than just take instructions, what are the implications?
Owen Bishop introduces, through hands-on project work, the mechanics, electronics and programming involved in practical robot design-and-build. The use of the PIC microcontroller throughout provides a painless introduction to programming whilst harnessing the power of a highly popular microcontroller used by students and design engineers worldwide.This is a book for first-time robot builders, advanced builders wanting to know more about programming robots and students in Further and Higher Education tackling microcontroller-based practical work. They will all find this book a unique and exciting source of projects, ideas and techniques, to be combined into a wide range of fascinating robots.· Full step-by-step instructions for 5 complete self-build robots· Introduces key techniques in electronics, programming and construction - for robust robots that work first time· Illustrations, close-up photographs and a lively, readable text make this a fun and informative guide for novice and experienced robot builders
Build and test a range of REAL working models in this series aimed at inventors and engineers of the future! Clear step-by-step 'builds' progress in complexity through the book, from a simple rubber band machine to a wheeled robot rover. Each one is supported by technical data, key engineering facts and science exploration including fair testing and how to iron out gliches. For any budding designer who's ever wanted to build REAL models.