Creating Cool MINDSTORMS NXT Robots (Paperback, 1st Corrected ed., Corr. 4th printing)

Build and program MINDSTORM NXT robots with Daniele Benedettelli, one of the world's most respected NXT robot builders. He shows you how to build and program them from scratch, starting with the simplest robots and progressing in difficulty to a total of seven award-winning robots You can download all the code, along with low-resolution videos that show how your robot works when it's finished. You don't need to be a programmer to develop these cool robots because all the code is provided, but advanced developers will enjoy seeing the secrets of Benedettelli's code and techniques revealed. What you'll learn How to create award-winning robots from scratch to final programming. How to build each robot and which materials to use. Why certain features have specific designs. How to program your robot-all code is available for free download. Inspiration and tips and tricks on robotics, a particularly valuable resource for teachers and students. Who is this book for? Anyone interested in building robots or seeing how it is done. Programmers interested in learning how robots are programmed. Related Titles Competitive MINDSTORMS: A Complete Guide to Robotic Sumo using LEGO MINDSTORMS Squeak: Learn Programming with Robots Robot Building for Beginners The Definitive Guide to Building Java Robots Intermediate Robot Building LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: The Mayan Adventure LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT-G Programming Guide The Robosapien Companion: Tips, Tricks, and Hacks Extreme MINDSTORMS: An Advanced Guide to LEGO MINDSTORMS Advanced NXT: The Da Vinci Inventions Book