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I, Robot Programmer is the only robotics programming tutorial that teaches the basics of robotics programming in any language, shows how to apply those concepts with the hugely popular LEGO Mindstorms NXT-G language, and then walks you through a pair of start-to-finish robot projects – covering both programming and construction. Absolutely no robotics or programming experience is necessary. What’s more, even if you someday choose a different robot programming language, you won’t be a beginner anymore: you’ll be able to use all the concepts you learn here. Coverage includes:
Chapter exercises and sample projects reinforce what you’ve learned, helping you test your skills and improvise additional capabilities – and also making this book an exceptionally valuable classroom and laboratory resource.
1. Getting Started. I Bought My LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0: Now What?
2. Building My First Robot: Armored Car with Dual Firing Cannons
3. Building My Second Robot: Army HEMTT (Heavy Expanded Mobility)
4. Introduction to Programming
5. My Robots Can Speak and Display Things?
6. My Robots Are Ready to Move
7. Selection. My Robot Will Decide?
8. It’s All in the Wires
9. Repetition: Can We Do That Again?
10. Introduction to Functions: How to Reuse Your Code
11. Data Blocks
12. Using the Sensors to Extend Your Robots Capabilities
13. Give My Robot Purpose
Appendix A. Debugging Your NXT Programs