Robotics, Mechatronics and Artificial Intelligence: Experimental Circuit Blocks for Designers

Accessible to all readers, including students of secondary school and amateur technology enthusiasts, Robotics, Mechatronics, and Artificial Intelligence simplifies the process of finding basic circuits to perform simple tasks, such as how to control a DC or step motor, and provides instruction on creating moving robotic parts, such as an eye or an ear. Though many companies offer kits for project construction, most experimenters want to design and build their own robots and other creatures specific to their needs and goals. With this new book by Newton Braga, hobbyists and experimenters around the world will be able to decide what skills they want to feature in a project and then choose the right building blocks to create the ideal results. In the past few years the technology of robotics, mechatronics, and artificial intelligence has exploded, leaving many people with the desire but not the means to build their own projects. The author's fascination with and expertise in the exciting field of robotics is demonstrated by the range of simple to complex project blocks he provides, which are designed to benefit both novice and experienced robotics enthusiasts. The common components and technology featured in the project blocks are especially beneficial to readers who need practical solutions that can be implemented easily by their own hands, without incorporating expensive, complicated technology. Table of Contents Part 1-Fundamentals of Robotics and Mechatronics, Part 2-Motion Controls, Part 3-Using Transistors for the Control of Motors, Solenoids, and Relays, Part 4-H Bridges, Part 5-Linear and PWM Power Controls, Part 6-Power Controls Using Thyristors, Part 7-Solenoids, Servos, Shape Memory Alloys, Part 8-Stepper Motors, Part 9-On-Off Sensors, Part 10-Resistive Sensors, Part 11-Operational Amplifiers and Comparators, Part 12-Remote Control and Remote Sensing, Part 13-Logic Blocks, Part 14-Intelligence and the Computer, Part 15-Light& Sound EffectsOther Blocks Author Biography Well-known expert on hobbyist electronics, and heavily published author in his home country of Brazil.