robotics

"Explains how and where robots work today, as well as discusses new and developing advances in robotics"--Provided by publisher.

Greta wants to go on an overnight trip with her mother and her friend, but first she must find a way to make their plant-watering robot feed the cat while they are away.

"Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies in the robotics field--from bright ideas to cool new products--and inspires readers to consider a high-tech future career . . . introduces six exciting careers and features sidebar activities that invite readers to Imagine That! and Dig Deeper! Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and supplementary backmatter"--Provided by publisher.

Step-by-step instructions and images guide young engineers to create their own working racer robot.

Simple text and close-up photographs present the amazing advancements of today's robots. Readers will learn about the incredible developments and abilities of robots who can enter earthquake, avalanche, volcano, fire, and even nuclear disaster sites to perform search and rescue work. This book contains important details about how these robots are designed to assist, protect, and benefit humans. Includes surprising information about companies and engineers creating today's most up-to-date robots. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"Robot Wars is . . . [a] TV series in which competitors aim to 'fight to the death' using remote-controlled robots fighting within an enclosed arena. The show features competitor teams battling each other and the fearsome 'house robots' - Dead Metal, Matilda, Shunt and Sir Killalot. This manual will provide a unique behind-the-scenes look at the show - the arena and both house and competitors' robots - and will provide step-by-step extensively illustrated instructions for building three project robots"--OCLC.

Inside Robotics provides step-by-step extensively illustrated instructions for building three project robots, from a simple "self-navigating" robot, to a fully controllable challenger such as those on the show, Robot Wars. Readers will learn how to build robots safely, from considering batteries, pneumatics, and hydraulics to conducting complete operational tests. For those interested in robotics competitions, this vibrant guide is essential, and will provide a unique behind-the-scenes look at the show Robot Wars, the history, arena, and both house and competitors? robots.

Because "ready-to-fly" drones and self-build kits are available to suit all pockets and purposes, it is imperative for enthusiasts to be equipped with the right instructive material. This extensively illustrated, practical manual takes a look at the origins and current iterations of unmanned aircraft and drones, and will ensure readers can confidently select the best components and equipment for their needs. Step-by-step example drone builds are provided, both fixed-wing and rotary-wing, to enable readers to build a bespoke drone that suits their applications. Readers will also learn to fly a drone and understand the legislation of how and where to operate a drone safely.

Introduces young readers to cutting edge technologies and examines how they work.