Create high-tech walking, talking, and thinking robots"e;McComb hasn t missed a beat. It s an absolute winner!"e; -GeekDad, Wired.com 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 softwareBuild a microcontroller-based brainHook up high-tech sensors and controllersWrite and debug powerful Arduino appsNavigate by walking, rolling, or slitheringProgram your 'bot to react and explore on its ownAdd remote control and wireless videoGenerate sound effects and synthesized speechDevelop functional robot arms and grippersExtend plans and add exciting features

Create high-tech walking, talking, and thinking robots"e;McComb hasn t missed a beat. It s an absolute winner!"e; -GeekDad, Wired.com 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 softwareBuild a microcontroller-based brainHook up high-tech sensors and controllersWrite and debug powerful Arduino appsNavigate by walking, rolling, or slitheringProgram your 'bot to react and explore on its ownAdd remote control and wireless videoGenerate sound effects and synthesized speechDevelop functional robot arms and grippersExtend plans and add exciting features