Robotics Demystified

by Wise, Edwin

• ISBN13: 9780071436786
• ISBN10: 0071436782
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-11-10
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

There's no easier, faster, or more practical way to learn the really tough subjectsMcGraw-Hill's Demystified titles are the most efficient, interestingly written, brush-ups you can find. Organized as self-teaching guides, they come complete with key points, background information, questions at the end of each chapter, and even final exams. You'll be able to learn more in less time, evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, and reinforce your knowledge and confidence.This complete self-teaching guide takes an introductory approach to robotics, guiding readers through the essential electronics, mechanics, and programming skills necessary to build their own robot.

Author Biography

Edwin Wise (Austin, TX) is the Vice President of development and partner of Wittlock Engineering, LLC. Edwin’s expertise and interests range from basic electronics, software development, to microcontrollers, AI, and robots, He is the author of: Applied Robotics, Applied Robotics II, and Animatronics: A Guide to Animated Holiday Displays, all by Delmar Learning. His book, Hands-On AI with Java, was just published by McGraw-Hill in January 2004.

Table of Contents

Preface	xv
Acknowledgments	xvi
CHAPTER 1 Introduction	1	(12)
A Brief Tour of Robotics	2	(7)
Automata and Animatronics	2	(2)
Factory Machines	4	(3)
Fictional Robots	7	(1)
Future Dreams	8	(1)
Inside Robots	9	(1)
Tools and Supplies	10	(1)
Parting Words of Wisdom	11	(2)
CHAPTER 2 Mechanical Forces	13	(19)
Introduction	13	(2)
Energy	15	(1)
Units of Measurement	16	(11)
Position	16	(1)
Time: t	17	(1)
Length: l	17	(1)
Mass: m	18	(1)
Velocity: v	19	(4)
Acceleration: a	23	(1)
Force: F	24	(2)
Momentum: p	26	(1)
Energy: E	26	(1)
Storing Energy	27	(2)
Losing Energy	29	(1)
Summary	30	(1)
Quiz	30	(2)
CHAPTER 3 Simple Machines	32	(22)
Introduction	32	(1)
Structural Strength	33	(3)
Triangles and Squares	33	(2)
Hidden Triangles	35	(1)
Inclined Plane	36	(6)
Wedge	40	(1)
Screw	41	(1)
Levers	42	(2)
Lever Machine	42	(2)
Pulleys	44	(5)
Pulley Machine	45	(4)
Wheels and Torque	49	(2)
Gears and Sprockets	51	(2)
Summary	53	(1)
Quiz	53	(1)
CHAPTER 4 Electricity	54	(12)
Introduction	54	(1)
Pieces of Matter	55	(1)
Electrons in Metal	56	(1)
Electromagnetic Field	57	(2)
Units	59	(4)
Unit Prefixes	59	(1)
Electrical Charge	60	(1)
Current: I	61	(1)
Charge Difference	62	(1)
Electrical. Energy	63	(1)
Power: P	63	(1)
Batteries and Generators	63	(2)
Speed of Electricity	64	(1)
Summary	65	(1)
Quiz	65	(1)
CHAPTER 5 Starting with Electronics	66	(30)
Introduction	66	(1)
Electronic Circuits	67	(3)
Schematic	67	(1)
Printed Circuit Board	68	(2)
Circuit Assembly	70	(10)
Prototyping Boards	70	(1)
Dead Bug and Wire Wrapping	71	(1)
Soldering	72	(7)
Suppliers	79	(1)
Resistors	80	(14)
Resistor	80	(1)
Ohm's Law	81	(2)
Resistor Networks	83	(4)
Resistive Sensor	87	(7)
Light Bulb	94	(1)
Summary	94	(1)
Quiz	95	(1)
CHAPTER 6 Control	96	(11)
Introduction	96	(1)
Passive Control	97	(1)
Balancing Machine	98	(1)
Open-Loop Control	98	(1)
Feedback Control	99	(3)
Centrifugal Feedback	100	(2)
Hysteresis	102	(3)
Mechanical Switch	104	(1)
Summary	105	(1)
Quiz	106	(1)
CHAPTER 7 Sequencing and Programs	107	(17)
Introduction	107	(1)
Switches and Cycles	108	(3)
Cam Control	111	(2)
Cardboard Cam	113	(1)
Card Control	113	(2)
Mechanical Card Reader	115	(1)
Programming Concepts	115	(7)
Computer Numbers	117	(4)
Computer Instructions	121	(1)
Summary	122	(1)
Quiz	123	(1)
CHAPTER 8 Joints	124	(12)
Introduction	124	(1)
Rotation and Bending	125	(3)
Rotation	125	(1)
Bearings and Bushings	126	(1)
Bending	127	(1)
Sliding	128	(1)
Complex Motion	128	(6)
Ball and Socket	128	(2)
Universal Joint	130	(1)
Robot Wrist	131	(3)
Others	134	(1)
Summary	134	(1)
Quiz	135	(1)
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CHAPTER 9 Power Transmission	136	(20)
Introduction	136	(1)
Chains, Belts, and Cables	137	(4)
Gears	141	(8)
Gear Trains	142	(3)
More Gears	145	(4)
Couplers	149	(5)
Directional. Transmission	150	(1)
Differential Transmission	150	(4)
Summary	154	(1)
Quiz	155	(1)
CHAPTER 10 Beyond Resistance: Capacitance	156	(23)
Introduction	156	(1)
AC/DC	157	(4)
Oscilloscope	160	(1)
Diodes	161	(4)
Signal Diode	161	(1)
Rectifier	162	(1)
Light-Emitting Diode	163	(1)
Zener Diode	163	(2)
Capacitors	165	(5)
Capacitor	165	(3)
Capacitors and Audio	168	(2)
Capacitor Networks	170	(8)
RC Circuits	171	(1)
RC Filters	172	(4)
Diode-Capacitor Circuits	176	(2)
Summary	178	(1)
Quiz	178	(1)
CHAPTER 11 Inductance and Magnetism	179	(11)
Introduction	179	(1)
Electromagnets	180	(5)
Nail Electromagnet	181	(1)
Relay	182	(1)
Motors	182	(2)
Generators	184	(1)
Servos and Steppers	184	(1)
Inductors	185	(4)
Behavior	186	(1)
Component	186	(1)
Filters	187	(1)
Phase	187	(1)
Transformer	188	(1)
Summary	189	(1)
Quiz	189	(1)
CHAPTER 12 Semiconductors	190	(17)
Introduction	190	(1)
Conductor Physics	191	(1)
Semiconductor Physics	192	(3)
Doped Silicon	193	(2)
Diode Physics	195	(3)
Forward Bias	197	(1)
Reverse Bias	198	(1)
Electronic Switches	198	(6)
Analog Versus Digital	198	(2)
Transistor	200	(2)
FET	202	(2)
Integrated Circuits	204	(1)
Summary	205	(1)
Quiz	205	(2)
CHAPTER 13 Programming	207	(17)
Introduction	207	(1)
Programming Basics	208	(5)
Flowcharts	208	(3)
RCX Programming	211	(2)
Programs	213	(8)
Simple Timed Sequence	213	(1)
Obstacle Avoidance	213	(5)
Line Following	218	(3)
Self-Calibration	221	(1)
Summary	221	(2)
Quiz	223	(1)
CHAPTER 14 Shaping Motion	224	(17)
Introduction	224	(1)
Looking Back	225	(1)
Single-Link Mechanisms	225	(3)
Two Links	228	(1)
More Links	229	(7)
Parallel Motion	229	(3)
Four-Bar Linkage	232	(2)
Complex Motions	234	(2)
Other Mechanisms	236	(2)
Cardan Gear	236	(1)
Quick-Return	237	(1)
Geneva Stop	237	(1)
Ratchet	237	(1)
Summary	238	(2)
Quiz	240	(1)
CHAPTER 15 Communication	241	(11)
Introduction	241	(1)
Telerobotics	241	(2)
Tethered Robots	242	(1)
Remote Control	243	(1)
Semi-Autonomous	243	(2)
Communication Technologies	245	(6)
Parallel	245	(1)
Serial	246	(3)
Wireless	249	(1)
Other Interfaces	250	(1)
Summary	251	(1)
Quiz	251	(1)
CHAPTER 16 Languages	252	(11)
Introduction	252	(1)
Programming Concepts	253	(5)
Turing Machine	255	(3)
Choosing a Language	258	(4)
Manufacturing Languages	260	(1)
Custom Languages	260	(1)
Human Language	261	(1)
Human Intelligence	261	(1)
Summary	262	(1)
Quiz	262	(1)
CHAPTER 17 Intelligent Behavior	263	(19)
Introduction	263	(1)
Reflexive Control	264	(5)
Thermostat	265	(1)
PID Motor Control	266	(3)
Serial Behaviors	269	(1)
Layered Behaviors	270	(2)
Logical Behavior	272	(3)
Scripting	272	(1)
Formal Logic	272	(1)
Natural Computation	273	(2)
Pattern Recognition	275	(5)
Statistics	275	(1)
Fuzzy Logic	276	(2)
Neural Networks	278	(2)
Summary	280	(1)
Quiz	281	(1)
CHAPTER 18 Advanced Control	282	(14)
Introduction	282	(1)
Decisions	283	(2)
Mapping	285	(4)
Odometry	287	(2)
Odometry Errors	289	(1)
Supervised Learning	289	(4)
Supervised Robotic Learning	292	(1)
Unsupervised Learning	293	(1)
Swarm Robots	294	(1)
Agents	294	(1)
Summary	295	(1)
Quiz	295	(1)
Answers	296	(13)
Index	309