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First Robots: Aim High
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Personal Robots Are About As Advanced Today As Personal Computers Were On The Eve Of The First Ibm Pc In The Early 1980S. They Are Still The Domain Of Hobbyists Who Cobble Them Together From Scratch Or From Kits, Join Local Clubs To Swap Code And Stage Contests, And Whose Labor Of Love Is Setting The Stage For A Technological Revolution. This Book Will Deconstruct The 30 Regional Winning Robot Designs From The First Robotics Competition In 2006. The First Robotics Competition (Held Annually And Cofounded By Dean Kamen And Woodie Flowers) Is A Multinational Competition That Teams Professionals And Young People To Solve An Engineering Design Problem In An Intense And Competitive Way. In 2005 The Competition Reached Close To 25,000 People On Close To 1,000 Teams In 30 Competitions. Teams Came From Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, Israel, Mexico, The U.K., And Almost Every U.S. State. The Competitions Are Hightech Spectator Sporting Events That Have Gained A Loyal Following Because Of The High Caliber Work Featured. Each Team Is Paired With A Mentor From Such Companies As Apple, Motorola, Or Nasa (Nasa Has Sponsored 200 Teams In 8 Years).This Book Looks At 30 Different Robot Designs All Based On The Same Chassis, And Provides Indepth Information On The Inspiration And The Technology That Went Into Building Each Of Them. Each Robot Is Featured In 68 Pages Providing Readers With A Solid Understanding Of How The Robot Was Conceived And Built. There Are Sketches, Interim Drawings, And Process Shots For Each Robot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'FIRST Robots: Aim High'? A: The book focuses on deconstructing 30 regional winning robot designs from the FIRST Robotics Competition, providing insights into their inspiration and technology.
- Q: Who is the author of 'FIRST Robots: Aim High'? A: The author of the book is Vince Wilczynski.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'FIRST Robots: Aim High'? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: When was 'FIRST Robots: Aim High' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2007.
- Q: Is 'FIRST Robots: Aim High' a new or used book? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: What category does 'FIRST Robots: Aim High' fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Decorative Arts & Design.
- Q: What type of content can I expect to find in the book? A: The book includes sketches, interim drawings, and process shots for each robot, along with detailed descriptions.
- Q: Are there any competitions related to the FIRST Robotics Competition mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses the FIRST Robotics Competition, which involves teams from various countries competing in engineering design challenges.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'FIRST Robots: Aim High'? A: The book is aimed at hobbyists, educators, and anyone interested in robotics and engineering design.