Make an Arduino-Controlled Robot

Make an Arduino-Controlled Robot: Autonomous and Remote-Controlled Bots on Wheels Building robots that sense and interact with their environment used to be tricky. Now, Arduino makes it easy. With this book and an Arduino microcontroller and software creation environment, youll learn how to build and program a robot that can roam around, sense its environment, and perform a wide variety of tasks. All you to get started with the fun projects is a little programming experience and a keen interest in electronics. Make a robot that obeys your every command-or runs on its own. Maybe youre a teacher who wants to show students how to build devices that can move, sense, respond, and interact with the physical world. Or perhaps youre a hobbyist looking for a robot companion to make your world a little more futuristic. With Make an Arduino Controlled Robot, youll learn how to build and customize smart robots on wheels. You will: Explore robotics concepts like movement, obstacle detection, sensors, and remote control Use Arduino to build two- and four-wheeled robots Put your robot in motion with motor shields, servos, and DC motors Work with distance sensors, infrared reflectance sensors, and remote control receivers Understand how to program your robot to take on all kinds of real-world physical challenges Content Chapter 1 Introduction to Robot Building Chapter 2 Building the Electronics Chapter 3 Building the Two-Wheeled Mobile Platform Chapter 4 Building the Four-Wheeled Mobile Platform Chapter 5 Tutorial: Getting Started with Arduino Chapter 6 Testing the Robots Basic Functions Chapter 7 Controlling Speed and Direction Chapter 8 Tutorial: Introduction to Sensors Chapter 9 Modifying the Robot to React to Edges and Lines Chapter 10 Autonomous Movement Chapter 11 Remote Control Appendix Enhancing Your Robot Appendix Using Other Hardware with Your Robot Appendix Power Sources Appendix Programming Constructs Appendix Arduino Pin and Timer Usage About the Autho.