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A broadly accessible introduction to robotics that spans the most basic concepts and the most novel applications; for students, teachers, and hobbyists.The Robotics Primer offers a broadly accessible introduction to robotics for students at preuniversity and university levels, robot hobbyists, and anyone interested in this burgeoning field. The text takes the reader from the most basic concepts (including perception and movement) to the most novel and sophisticated applications and topics (humanoids, shapeshifting robots, space robotics), with an emphasis on what it takes to create autonomous intelligent robot behavior. The core concepts of robotics are carried through from fundamental definitions to more complex explanations, all presented in an engaging, conversational style that will appeal to readers of different backgrounds. The Robotics Primer covers such topics as the definition of robotics, the history of robotics (Where do Robots Come From?), robot components, locomotion, manipulation, sensors, control, control architectures, representation, behavior (Making Your Robot Behave), navigation, group robotics, learning, and the future of robotics (and its ethical implications). To encourage further engagement, experimentation, and course and lesson design, The Robotics Primer is accompanied by a free robot programming exercise workbook that implements many of the ideas on the book on iRobot platforms.The Robotics Primer is unique as a principled, pedagogical treatment of the topic that is accessible to a broad audience; the only prerequisites are curiosity and attention. It can be used effectively in an educational setting or more informally for selfinstruction. The Robotics Primer is a springboard for readers of all backgroundsincluding students taking robotics as an elective outside the major, graduate students preparing to specialize in robotics, and K12 teachers who bring robotics into their classrooms.
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- Q: What topics does 'The Robotics Primer' cover? A: The Robotics Primer covers a wide range of topics, including the definition of robotics, the history of robotics, robot components, locomotion, manipulation, sensors, control architectures, navigation, group robotics, learning, and the ethical implications of robotics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in robotics? A: Yes, 'The Robotics Primer' is designed as a broadly accessible introduction to robotics, making it suitable for beginners, including students, teachers, and hobbyists.
- Q: What is the format of 'The Robotics Primer'? A: 'The Robotics Primer' is available in paperback format and consists of 306 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Robotics Primer'? A: The author of 'The Robotics Primer' is Maja J. Mataric.
- Q: When was 'The Robotics Primer' published? A: 'The Robotics Primer' was published on August 17, 2007.
- Q: Does the book include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, 'The Robotics Primer' comes with a free robot programming exercise workbook that allows readers to implement many ideas from the book on iRobot platforms.
- Q: What is the intended audience for this book? A: 'The Robotics Primer' is aimed at a diverse audience, including pre-university and university students, robot hobbyists, and K-12 teachers.
- Q: Are there any prerequisites for reading 'The Robotics Primer'? A: The only prerequisites for reading 'The Robotics Primer' are curiosity and attention; no prior knowledge of robotics is required.
- Q: Can 'The Robotics Primer' be used for educational purposes? A: Yes, 'The Robotics Primer' is suitable for educational settings, making it a valuable resource for course and lesson design in robotics.
- Q: What makes 'The Robotics Primer' unique? A: 'The Robotics Primer' is unique in its principled, pedagogical approach to robotics, offering complex explanations in an engaging, conversational style that appeals to readers from various backgrounds.