A complete guide to Robot Sumo, the hot new game that is gaining momentum among robot fanatics across the world. Read about the rules and regulations of this sport, and learn how to build your own Sumo Bot!
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McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
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Höhe: 232 mm
Breite: 188 mm
Dicke: 22 mm
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978-0-07-222617-1 (9780072226171)
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Pete Miles (Graham, WA) has been experimenting with robots since the mid 1970s. Miles holds a Masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering from University of Washington. He is currently working as a senior research engineer for Ormond LLC in Kent, Washington. Miles is an active member of the Seattle Robotics Society, the world's largest robotics club, and was recently appointed to the SRS Board of Directors. Miles has been competing in Robot Sumo since the late 1990s, and his robots have placed in the top three positions at the Northwest Robot Sumo Tournament, the Seattle Robothon, and tournaments in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. Miles is the only roboticist to date who's built and competed with walking Sumo robots.
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
