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9780072226171

Robot Sumo

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  • ISBN13:

    9780072226171

  • ISBN10:

    007222617X

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2002-10-01
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media

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Summary

From the publishers of BattleBots: The Official Guide comes the only book on the market to cover Robot Sumo, the world's hottest new robot sport. Read all about the rules and regulations, see hundreds of pictures and diagrams--and learn how to build your very own Sumo Bot! Fully endorsed by Fujisoft ABC, Inc., the world's leading promoter of International Robot Sumo competitions.

Author Biography

Pete Miles has worked in robotics for more than 12 years

Table of Contents

1: Introducing Robot Sumo

2: The Rules of the Game

3: Building the Sumo Ring

4: Robot Materials and Construction Techniques

5: Making Your Robot Move

6: Power Transmission Fundamentals

7: Batteries: The Heart of a Robot

8: It’s All About Power: Selecting the Right Motor

9: Motor Control Fundamentals

10: Remotely Controlling Your Robot

11: Introduction to Microcontrollers

12: Sensors: Letting Your Robot See the World

13: Building the Robot

14: Offensive and Defensive Strategies

15: Improving Your Robot’s Pushing Capability

16: Real-Life Sumo Robots: Lessons from Robot Builders

Appendix A: Robot Resources and References

Appendix B: Robot Power Supplies

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