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2) Robots
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Description
"Learn all about robots, from how they are designed and built to which exciting new kinds of robots you might see in the future."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
120 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm
Description
"The family toaster is preparing to take over the world with an army of evil robots, but he needs your help to build them! Several obstacles lie in his path: his homework, a pesky little sister, and even a dastardly kitty cat. Just follow his instructions to build a series of robots and world dominiataion is within reach! With [this book] you can create a bunch of (non-evil) robots of your very own! All you need are a few everyday items that can be...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Description
This book introduces robotics competitions that involve robots competing against one another, performing designated tasks to win a prize and explains that competitions are won by simple ideas that work and by skills that go beyond engineering and science such as teamwork and ability for testing.
8) Rovers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind planetary rovers. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 30 cm
Description
In today's wired world, robots are everywhere, from movies, in space, as part of computer games--maybe even walking among us. This is a look at their rise: how they've developed over time, from early sketches to terrifying battlebots and factory operatives, to the latest AIs running free from their workshops. Presented chronologically, this robot history explores landmark robots that have captured the imagination, including creations from popular...
10) FIRST robotics
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Description
"Makers of all ages are using LEGO bricks to create robots. In this book, students learn more about this recent innovation through detailed explanations built to foster creativity and critical thinking. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information."--
11) Cool robots
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm
Description
Master LEGO brick designer Kenney is back with original creations of Robotopolis--robots, transformers, and spaceships. Includes select model instructions, insider tips, and landscape designs for LEGO fans.
12) Robots
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 29 cm.
Description
Explores how robots function and are made, looking at their computing components and how engineers design them with specific capabilities.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Description
"The first Lego Mindstorms sets were released in the early 1990s. Since then, Legos line of buildable, programmable robots has become a sensation with budding coders all over the world. More than just toy building blocks, Lego Mindstorms sets allow users to familiarize themselves with manipulating and customizing computer hardware and software. In this volume, readers will learn what it takes to be a Mindstorms builder and programmer!"--Provided by...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations, color ; 23 cm.
Description
This volume is sure to excite readers as they learn about career opportunities in the field of robotic engineering. This career-based book looks at what robotic engineers do, the different kinds of jobs within the field, and notable engineers who have advanced robotics. This career incorporates science, technology, engineering, and math, making the information-rich text in this book is a great addition to STEM instruction. The text is illustrated...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
122 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Description
"This fun and educational introduction to the exciting field of robotics the science of designing, building, and operating robots gives kids the basic tools for creating their own robots using ordinary craft materials and parts salvaged from recycled toys and other household devices. Early chapters teach budding roboticists how to create working models of robot hands and write pencil and paper computer programs, while later chapters show them how...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Description
This book shows you how to use sensors in your Mindstorms projects. Hixon covers the color sensor, touch sensor, ultrasonic sensor, and infrared sensor. Because they work in different ways, they are used for different purposes.
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