Bring a robot to life without programming or assembly language skills! <br /><br /> There’s never been a better time to explore the world of the nearly human. With the complete directions supplied by popular electronics author John Iovine, you can: <br /><br /> <br />&#8226; Build your first walking, talking, sensing, thinking robot <br />&#8226; Create 12 working robotic projects, using the fully illustrated instructions provided <br />&#8226; Get the best available introduction to robotics, motion control, sensors, and neural intelligence <br />&#8226; Put together basic modules to build sophisticated &#8216;bots of your own design <br />&#8226; Construct a robotic arm that responds to your spoken commands <br />&#8226; Build a realistic, functional robotic hand <br />&#8226; Apply sensors to detect bumps, walls, inclines , and roads <br />&#8226; Give your robot expertise and neural intelligence <br /><br /> You geteverything you need to create 12 exciting robotic projects using off-the-shelf products and workshop-built devices, including a complete parts list. Also ideal for anyone interested in electronic and motion control, this cult classic gives you the building blocks you need to go practically anywhere in robotics.