Anatomy of a Robot

by Charles Bergren

Overview

Offers a head to toe examination of all of the major disciplines involved in building robots and control systems - with both practical theory and philosophy in a technical, yet entertaining way. This book provides basic background theory of each subject, and then goes into more in-depth treatment, including math and references.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071416573
Publisher:	T A B Books
Publication date:	05/12/2003
Series:	Tab Robotics S
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	324
Product dimensions:	7.38(w) x 9.17(h) x 0.88(d)

Table of Contents

IntroductionAcknowledgments Chapter 1: A Brief History of Walking Machines Computer Control Summary Chapter 2: Walking Gaits Stability Adaptability (Tripod Gait, Wave Gait, Degrees of Freedom per Leg) Summary Chapter 3: Tools, Test Equipment, and Materials Test Equipment Construction Materials Summary