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Not long ago, drones were considered futuristic, and few people had an opportunity to play with one. Most were reserved for professional purposes, but that's all changed! Today, anyone can buy and fly a drone right in their own backyard. Drones come in all shapes and sizes. Some drones cost hundreds of dollars, but others are much more affordable for the casual drone hobbyist. Readers will learn how drones fly and all the ways the average person

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Fighting robots are not a new concept. Ever since the toy Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots made its debut in 1964, children and adults have had fun controlling robots as they fight each other. However, advancements in robotic technology have turned this whimsical pastime into a major sporting event. As the popularity of the TV show Battlebots makes clear, people love to watch robots fight! Full-color photographs, fact boxes, and exciting sidebars help immerse...

Geared toward advanced undergraduate and graduate engineering students, this text introduces the theory and applications of optimal control. It serves as a bridge to the technical literature, enabling students to evaluate the implications of theoretical control work, and to judge the merits of papers on the subject. Rather than presenting an exhaustive treatise, Optimal Control offers a detailed introduction that fosters careful thinking and disciplined...

One of the main advantages of drones is that they can be used in situations that are too dangerous for humans. Space is probably the most dangerous environment where men and women work, so it's only natural to use drones for space exploration. This far-out volume looks at the different kinds of drones used to explore other planets over the years, as well as new technology being developed for the future. This high-interest STEM topic is presented with...

This book is about a new technology that surpasses the capabilities of computer technology. It examines how the human brain functions, not as a control centre, but as a learning, interacting machine that evolves intelligence as it learns. Humans are not born with complete knowledge. A baby makes random movements with its arms and legs. Each movement results in proprioception feedback to the brain. The brain uses this information to fill its knowledge...

Learn to make your own robots with this accessible, illustrated guide for robotics enthusiasts, featuring 13 unique robotics projects suitable for beginner to intermediate level. You've seen the sci-fi movies and dreamed of creating your very own robot. Now learn to build machines with your own hands that will move or perform tasks at your command. Featuring brand-new projects and specially commissioned photography, this book uses easily sourced components...

In 50 thoughtful steps, Dr. Crowley guides you through the process of creating a learning environment that will motivate your STEM students to complete rigorous and long-duration STEM projects. In this first-in-a-series guide, Dr. Crowley shares techniques that have motivated his STEM students to perform at high levels over the last 25 years. In the Principle in Practice areas of this book he lays out clear examples of how he applies each of the 50...

La programación y la electrónica son campos complejos de la ingeniería que, combinados, permiten obtener los proyectos más innovadores. Si quieres entender cómo funciona la tecnología que nos rodea, mejorar tus habilidades y hacer realidad tus proyectos e ideas, este es tu libro. En esta guía se emplea Arduino como elemento físico con el que interactuar con la electrónica y la programación, de forma progresiva, mediante 100 ejercicios...

Robots aren't just human-like machines that can walk around and talk. They're remote-controlled vacuumed cleaners, giant robotic arms used to build cars, and in the equipment of operating rooms. This volume shows readers just how many robots are used in so many ways, supported by full-color images of real-life robots at work. The history of robotics helps readers understand the development of some of the coolest technology around today. The content...

Space is often referred to as the "final frontier," but in truth, humans know less about what lives in our oceans than we do about the far reaches of space. High pressure and low light make it dangerous for humans to explore the depths of the seas, which is why oceanographers have turned to robots in recent years. Vivid photographs, accessible text, and fact boxes give readers a glimpse into the world of ocean robotics, and engaging sidebars describe...