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Building Smart LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robots

By : Kyle Markland
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Building Smart LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robots

By: Kyle Markland

Overview of this book

Smart robots are an ever-increasing part of our daily lives. With LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3, you can now prototype your very own small-scale smart robot that uses specialized programming and hardware to complete a mission. EV3 is a robotics platform for enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels that makes prototyping robots accessible to all. This book will walk you through six different projects that range from intermediate to advanced level. The projects will show you building and programming techniques that are used by engineers in the real world, which will help you build your own smart robot. You'll see how to make the most of the EV3 robotics platform and build some awesome smart robots. The book starts by introducing some real-world examples of smart robots. Then, we'll walk you through six different projects and explain the features that allow these robots to make intelligent decisions. The book will guide you as you build your own object-tracking tank, a box-climbing robot, an interactive robotic shark, a quirky bipedal robot, a speedy remote control race car, and a GPS-navigating robot. By the end of this book, you'll have the skills necessary to build and program your own smart robots with EV3.

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Table of Contents (9 chapters)
Preface
Preface
Who this book is for
What this book covers
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1
Introduction to Smart Robots
Introduction to Smart Robots
What makes a robot smart?
Examples of smart robots in the real world
Where does the EV3 fit in?
What will we build and why?
Summary
2
Security Tank – Object-Tracking Robot
Security Tank – Object-Tracking Robot
Technical requirements
Mechanical design
Programming
Summary
3
Omnilander – Ultimate All-Terrain Vehicle
Omnilander – Ultimate All-Terrain Vehicle
Technical requirements
Mechanical design
Programming
Summary
4
Timmyton – Interactive Robotic Shark
Timmyton – Interactive Robotic Shark
Technical requirements
Mechanical design
Programming
Summary
5
Grunt – Quirky Bipedal Robot
Grunt – Quirky Bipedal Robot
Technical requirements
Mechanical design
Programming
Summary
6
Falcon – Remote Control Race Car
Falcon – Remote Control Race Car
Technical requirements
Mechanical design
Programming
Summary
7
GPS Car – Autonomous EV3 Navigation
GPS Car – Autonomous EV3 Navigation
Technical requirements
Hardware
Software
Summary
8
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