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ROBOTICS sa AUTOMATION xx AUTOMATION xx REMOTE CONTROL Build your own robot. Built from a plastic wastebasket, motors from a toy tank, a hand controller and miscellaneous switches, wiring, hardware, etc. Est. cost: $50. Gismo is back. Make GISMO 3, a radio-controlled robot built around an R/C truck chassis. Est. cost: $60. How to build GISMO 3, a radio-controlled robot, that uses an R/C truck chassis for motion. Est. cost: $65. GISMO 4. An updated version of GISMO 3 (September 1990 issue) is a bumper-bot, ready to do Sumo-style battle with other GISMOs. Est. cost: $60. The brains of men and machines. Part 1. Biological models for robotics. Introduction to concepts of the human brain and its simulation in robotic mechanisms. The brains of men and machines. Part 2. How the brain controls outputs. The brains of men and machines. Part 3. How the brain analyzes input. The brains of men and machines. Part 4. The machinery of emotion and choice. Robot simulation on microcomputers. "Microbot" program assembled for an 8080 system with a Processor Technology VDM-1 board is used to visualize the logical problems of robots. Building a light-seeking robot mechanism. On-board microcomputer helps a robot car decide what action to take when avoiding obstacles between it and a light source. A computer controlled stepper motor light scanner. A scanning sensor capable of detecting both infrared and visible light can be used as part of an alarm system. It will detect and then track the source of the light. May have application in light-seeking robots. Editorial: The current state of robots. Designing a robot from nature. Part 1. Biological considerations. A hobbyist robot arm capable of being controlled by a minicomputer. Built of brass tubing, Plexiglas, aluminum, and motors. Basic design described. Designing a robot from nature. Part 2. Constructing the eye. A model of the brain for robot control. Part 1. Defining notation. Simple maze travel algorithms. Discusses the decisions which a mechanical mouse (robot) encounters in running a maze. Talk to a turtle. Build a computer controlled robot. The robot is shaped like a hemisphere and moves about on two large wheels (thus the name 'turtle'). The nature of robots. Part 1. Defining behavior. A model of the brain for robot control. Part 2. A neurological model. The nature of robots. Part 2. Simulated control systems. A control system simulator written in North Star BASIC for a microcomputer is included. A model of the brain for robot control. Part 3. A comparison of the brain and our model. The nature of robots. Part 3. A closer look at human behavior. The nature of robots. Part 4. Looking for controlled variables. Includes a North Star BASIC control-variable computer simulation program. A model of the brain for robot control. Part 4. Mechanisms of choice. ROTERP: an interpretive language for robot control. High-level languages help bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and the home experimenter's robot. CyberBot. A neural-network robot. Experiment with basic neural networks by building this cybernetic photovore. Est. cost: $100. Part 1. Introduction to neural networks. CyberBot. A neural-network robot. Part 2. Construction details. Neuractor. Build a linear controller/actuator which turns ordinary stepper motors into neural servos. Use it as the foundation for a wide range of robotic devices. Part 1. Theory and construction details. Robotics, control and monitoring with an embedded controller. Using the 8031 eight-bit microcomputer system on a chip and your personal computer as a platform for a wide variety of real-world control applications in robotics, data-acquisitions, and control. Neuractor. Part 2. Assembling an X-Y table for drawing or computer-aided CNC (computer numerical control) machining system. Neuractor. Part 3. Add rotary motion to form an industrial-style robot. RONAR (Remotely Oriented Numerically Actuated Robot). Build a real-world work robot. Part 1. Building the traction (track) drive that is the heart of the mechanical system. RONAR (Remotely Oriented Numerically Actuated Robot). Part 2. Adding the drive-motor electronics and batteries. RONAR (Remotely Oriented Numerically Actuated Robot). Part 3. Adding the charging pod, torso chassis, and arms. RONAR (Remotely Oriented Numerically Actuated Robot). Part 4. Adding the CYBER Hand to the basic robot assembly. A DC motor speed controller uses a pulse-width modulated amplifier to maintain constant motor speed for robot motive power and other applications that require high efficiency. Robot bug. A free-roaming 3-wheel robot has two antennas (switches) that help it navigate around obstacles. Touching an antenna causes the robot to back up and change direction to avoid the obstacle. Est. cost: $40. Design your own robot. Learn the fundamentals of brain activity and how to simulate animal behavior by building your own robot. Build the "Runabout" robot who's 17 functions are controlled by a universal TV remote control. Est. cost: $99 (kit). Build the solar-ball robot, a ball-shaped device that rolls around in search of light. Est. cost: $45 (kit). Build your own BEAM robot. Learn about the bottom-up method of robot design by building a simple stimulus-response unit. A solar panel charges a capacitor (the stimulus) which then discharges into a high-efficiency motor (response) and moves a toy car. Solbot, a stimulus-response category of robot. Build an insect-like solar-powered robot that has the ability to seek light and avoid obstacles. Est. cost: $59 (kit). The intelligent toaster. Experiments in computer control. Series on experiments in computer control and robots begins. The intelligent toaster. Experiments in computer control. A look at voice input and output systems. Remote control transmitters and receivers for use with the Scorpion and the Hero robot kits. Powering your robot. Step-by-step procedures help in choosing motors for robots. Tips on how and where to look for electric motors suitable for robots and how to determine the size needed. Tips on using low-pressure, low-cost, air-powered pneumatics (actuators) in robotic applications. Computer-controlled robotic arm. How to modify Radio Shack's "Armatron" robot arm to operate under control of an IBM PC or compatible computer. Runabout robot. A small desktop robot that can be controlled from almost any universal infrared remote control. Various keys tell the robot to move forward, reverse, turn, stop, etc. Est. cost: $99 (kit). A vision system for robotic toys. Use two light-dependent resistors to form a simple sensor array to detect relative light intensity along a single axis. Design your own robot. Learn the fundamentals of brain activity and how to simulate animal behavior by building your own robot. Build a mobile robot that never gets stuck in a corner and could be modified and programmed to do a lot more. Uses two converted servo motors and differential steering to move this small, three-wheel vehicle. Est. cost: $100. Getting started in robotics. Advice on finding information on building robotic devices. Seeing eye robot. Build a two-wheel roving robot which uses IR-emitting LED's to avoid objects, even in the dark. Est. cost: $150. Using stepper motors in robotics. Vision systems for robotics. An introduction to photocell, video, laser, acoustic, ... applications. Parallel port control of robots. Using a computer as a sophisticated controller for a robot by means of the parallel port interface. Part 1. Parallel port control of robots. Part 2. Building a line-tracing robot, a device that uses IR emitters and detectors to navigate. How to design your own android. Part 1. How to design your own android. Part 2. Unicorn-1 robot. Part 1. How to design and assemble a robot that will be fully mobile and have manipulator arms to grasp, lift and carry. Estimated cost: $200-$400. Basic mechanical components described in part 1. Unicorn-1 robot. Part 2. Completing the arm and building several types of hands. Unicorn-1 robot. Part 3. assembling the legs (the mobility base). Unicorn-1 robot. Part 4. Body frame and rotation mechanism construction. Unicorn-1 robot. Part 5. Finish the body, add a voice and control box. Unicorn-1 robot. Part 6. Add flashing lights and an end-effector (hand) that can be rotated at the wrist. Unicorn-1 robot. Part 7. Adding remote control. Relay board to drive the 12-volt system from a 5-volt source, plus details of a motor-driven extender arm. Unicorn-1 robot. Part 8. Remote control system continued. Control scheme, FM transmitter and relay-driver board. Unicorn-1 robot. Part 9. Finish the remote control with this tone-encoder, tone-decoder and latch boards. Unicorn-1 robot. Part 10. Concepts of controlling the robot via a microcomputer are explored. Unicorn-1 robot. Part 11. How to add sensors that will enable the robot to "see" and "feel" objects that are in its vicinity. Computer-controlled robot arm. How to add computer control to the "Armatron" toy robot-arm. Setting up a robotics design laboratory. Building a robot from the bottom up. Building a simple programmable motion platform. Using a purchased robot in the lab. Tips on assembling and using the "Scoprion Mobile Robot" kit. Ultrasonic "vision" circuits for use in robotics. Ultrasonic rangers and stepper motors as used in robotics. Robotics. Selecting a computer for the "brains" of a robot. Requirements of a portable robot controller. Circuit for robot "eyes" will detect obstacles and cause the robot to turn. Buyer's guide to personal robots. Building your own robot. Some pointers to help you get started. Robotics. Selecting a computer for the "brains" of a robot. Tips on using Radio Shack's Model 100 computer for robot control. Inexpensive robotics arms. An introduction to design fundamentals. Robotics. Introduction to tactile sensing techniques. Robotics. Introduction to position sensing concepts. Light-seeking robot. Simple circuit for demonstrating some basic principles of robotics. With careful adjustment, the circuit will follow a flashlight around a darkened room. Motion is provided by two independent DC motors. A swivel wheel maintains balance. Robotics. Simple solid-state vision systems. Part 1. Constructing a simple photocell-based vision sensor. R-E robot. Build this three-wheel robot which features sonar ranging, environmental sensing, elevating head, gripper assembly, radio link and electric drive. Part 1. Overview of the design. Robotics. Simple solid-state vision systems. Part 2. Connecting a simple photocell-based vision sensor to a microcomputer. R-E robot. Part 2. A detailed look at the onboard computer system. R-E robot. Part 3. Designing the drive system. R-E robot. Part 4. Build the body. Updated drive system to increase hauling power. R-E robot. Part 5. Hardware details of the 80188-based computer board. Principles of bringing up a microprocessor system for the first time. R-E robot. Part 6. An in-depth look at the robot's control electronics. Computer-controlled robot. An easy-to-build interface that lets you use your Commodore 64 computer to control the Mobile Armatron robot arm. R-E robot. Part 7. More on the electronics that makes the robot go. R-E robot. Part 8. Build the control board. R-E robot. Part 9. Introduction to the Robotic Control Language written in FORTH. R-E robot. Part 10. A simple application program that will demonstrate how to develop programs, read the A/D converter, read switch status, control motor direction, and control motor speed. R-E robot. Part 11. Adding the fork-lift design "arm" and the electronics to control it. R-E robot. Part 12. Electronic eye sensor. R-E robot. Part 13. Interfacing the navigation and sensory circuits to the robot. Tips on low-cost, low-pressure pneumatic actuators for use in robotics. Build the stepper-motor robot. A two-wheeled, battery-powered, obstacle-avoiding robot which uses an 8748 microcontroller. Est. cost: $100. Robot bug. Designed to stop, backup and alter path whenever one of its two antennas touch an obstacle. Adjustable time delays interact to control the robot's movement. Est. cost: $40 (kit) | |||||||||
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