Build Your Own Robot

Build Your Own Robot introduces you to the exciting world of robotics. Your robot isn't just theory. Beginning in chapter 2 you'll write code to make your robot move and respond to touch sensors. The book gives accessible advice on available hardware and free open source software that makes creating a robot fun and affordable.

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Build your first robots with Python and some cheap, basic components. This entertaining book guides you step by step!

In Build Your Own Robot you'll learn how to:



Use cameras to capture photos and let your robot see
Track faces using computer vision and OpenCV
Control DC motors to drive your robot around
Create a web-based app to control your robot over a network
Write code for joysticks
Read QR codes with your robot to find and identify objects

About the technology

There's nothing quite like watching your code come alive in the real world. Robotics is a fun, fascinating discipline that lets you do just that. In this guide, you'll build some fun robotic toys that will teach you serious robotics engineering skills like computer vision, networking, and computation.