RobotBooks.com Newsletter - November 19, 2003

================================================================== RobotBooks.com Newsletter - November 19, 2003 Robot Parts, Kits, Books, Videos, Magazines, and Toy Robots! ==================================================================

Contents:

1. New Book: Robot Building for Dummies

1. New Book: RoboCup- 2002 : Robot Soccer World Cup

2. New Book: Robots

1. New Book: Fundamentals of Robotics

2. New Book: Anatomy of a Robot

1. Sale: Robot Kits

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1) New Book: Robot Building for Dummies

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Discover what robots can do and how they work. Find out how to build your own robot and program it to perform tasks with "Robot Building for Dummies"

Are you ready to enter the robot world? This book is your passport! It walks you through building your very own little metal assistant, dressing it up, giving it a brain, programming it to do things, and even making it talk. Along the way, you'll gather some tidbits about robot history, enthusiast's groups, and more.

Learn to build robots the "Dummies" way with explanations in plain English, icons and other navigational aids, tear-out cheat sheet, top ten lists, and a dash of humor and fun.

This book is on sale for 30% off!

Visit the "Hobby Robot" section at

to see this book.

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2) New Book: RoboCup- 2002 : Robot Soccer World Cup

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RoboCup is an international initiative devoted to advancing the state of the art in artificial intelligence and robotics. The ambitious long-term goal is to build a team of robot soccer players which can beat a human World Cup champion team by 2050. Almost 200 teams from 29 countries entered the 2002 competition and more than 100,000 spectators attended. Each year RoboCup publishes a book covering that year's competition.

"RoboCup- 2002" is the sixth official book devoted to RoboCup. It documents the achievements presented at the 6th Robot World Cup Soccer and Rescue Competition and Conference. The teams consist of five robots. The winning teams use excellent mechanical design and advanced vision systems to get the edge. The book is packed with illustrations, and every page has a wealth of information. At almost 500 pages, the amount of knowledge packed into this book is incredible.

"RoboCup- 2002" opens with an overview presenting the history of this sport, the overall perspectives and challenges, and a survey of the state of the art. The technical paper section presents the latest research and development. Each paper was carefully reviewed and selected from 76 submissions. The teams describe their robots in detail--everything from programming strategies to wheel design. Also included is a league report summarizing the results of the various leagues running competitions.

These books are mandatory reading for the rapidly growing RoboCup community as well as a valuable source of reference and inspiration for hobbyists and professionals interested in multi-agent systems, distributed artificial intelligence, robot vision, and intelligent robotics.

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to see this book.

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3) New Book: Robots

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Robots are everywhere: in the movies, on TV, in space, and in games. This book will bedazzle children with possibilities-all accompanied by detailed photos, illustrations, explanations, and activities.

"Robots" introduces readers to the world of these fascinating machines, from the simplest robots through the robots which operate complex machinery, to the latest intelligent robots and cyborgs.

Stunning photographs and exciting digital artwork splash across every page. Clear explanations lead readers from general overview to close-up focus on fascinating detail. Involving, informative projects and activities engage young reader's interest and encourage hands-on involvement and understanding.

"Robots" is a science-based, highly visual, inspirational learning experience. It gives kids a look at the subject with fun and easy-to-follow projects.

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to see

this book.

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4) New Book: Fundamentals of Robotics ==================================================================

Tomorrow's robots, including humanoid robots, will perform tasks like tutoring children, working as tour guides, driving humans to work, and the family shopping. They will enhance our lives in ways we never dreamed possible. No time to attend a meeting on Asian strategy? Let your robot go for you and make the decisions. Not feeling well enough to go to the clinic? Let Dr. Robot come to you, make a diagnosis, and get you the necessary medicine for treatment. No time to coach the soccer team this week? Let the robot do it for you.

Tomorrow's robots will be the most exciting and revolutionary things to happen to the world since the invention of the automobile. They will change the way we work, play, think, and live. Today robotics is one of

the most dynamic fields of scientific research. It is offered in almost every university in the world. This book will guide you, the curious beginner, from yesterday to tomorrow. "Fundamentals of Robotics" covers practical knowledge in understanding, developing, and using robots as versatile equipment to automate a variety of industrial processes or tasks.

Visit the "Advanced Books" section at

to see this book.

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5) New Book: Anatomy of a Robot ==================================================================

This book looks under the hood of all robotic projects, stimulating teachers, students, and hobbyists to learn more about the gamut of areas associated with control systems and robotics. It offers a comprehensive presentation of the theory and philosophy of robotics in a technically accurate yet entertaining way.

Reading "Anatomy of a Robot" is like having a robot on the operating room table. Crack open the pages and you'll be able to dissect a robot from head to toe--or from project management and design to motors and power systems. Discover how robots move, how they see and hear, what gives them their power, and, at times, their gentleness. Delve into the robot's brains, and learn how experienced robot designers use control systems and artificial intelligence to make their machines think.

"Anatomy of a Robot" exposes the life and human creativity behind today's robot. Always entertaining, this exceptional book takes you deep inside the theory and craft, philosophy and science of robotics. Coverage ranges from control systems and computer hardware to nuts and bolts topics such as actuators and mechanics, with plenty of humor and math to help with the anatomy lesson. A must for robot professionals and serious robot hobbyists and a treat for science lovers and teachers, "Anatomy of a Robot" is a

journey inside one of today's most exciting and fast-moving fields.

This book is on sale for 30% off!

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to see this book.

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6) Sale: Robot Kits ==================================================================

Get an additional 10% discount on our Robot Kits and our BEAM Robot Kits! Just enter coupon code CJNEWS at checkout. Hurry! This offer expires in two days on Friday November 21, 2003

Visit the "Robot Kits" and "BEAM Kits" sections at

to see these kits.

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