Create high-tech walking, talking, and thinking robots
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Breathe life into the robots of your dreams—without advanced electronics or programming skills. Arduino Robot Bonanza shows you how to build autonomous robots using ordinary tools and common parts. Learn how to wire things up, program your robot's brain, and add your own unique flair. This easy-to-follow, fully illustrated guide starts with the Teachbot and moves to more complex projects, including the musical TuneBot, the remote-controlled TeleBot, a slithering snakelike 'bot, and a robotic arm with 16 inches of reach!
Get started on the Arduino board and software
Build a microcontroller-based brain
Hook up high-tech sensors and controllers
Write and debug powerful Arduino apps
Navigate by walking, rolling, or slithering
Program your 'bot to react and explore on its own
Add remote control and wireless video
Generate sound effects and synthesized speech
Develop functional robot arms and grippers
Extend plans and add exciting features