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 Now, anyone curious about robotics can inexpensively build and enjoy
their very own robot using any Palm handheld for the brains. Originally
developed by Carnegie Mellon University robotics department graduate
students, this prototype has enjoyed a cult following among
enthusiasts. Using software provided by the authors and this
step-by-step guide, you can build and operate your own version of the
same robot. Recycle your old handheld, or get someone else's for
peanuts on eBay or at a flea market. Learn about parts, software,
programming, games, robot resources, and much more from this exciting
one-stop guide to Palm robots.  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 articulate movements, 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 to make their machines think.
Much more than an enumeration of parts, 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 mathematical equations 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 disciplines. Nearly a quarter-million PL/SQL programmers--novices and experienced
developers alike--have found the first and second editions of Oracle PL/SQL Programming
to be indispensable references to this powerful language. Packed with
examples and recommendations, this book has helped everyone, from
Oracle Forms developers to database administrators, make the most of
PL/SQL.
Authored by renowned PL/SQL experts Steven Feuerstein and Bill
Pribyl, this new edition is a comprehensive update of the original
book, covering all versions of PL/SQL through Oracle9i Release 2. It
adds much-requested new chapters on how to create and run PL/SQL
programs, call Java methods from within PL/SQL, and define and use
database triggers. An extensive new chapter---designed especially for
experienced PL/SQL developers--describes PL/SQL's runtime architecture
and how to use knowledge of Oracle internals to get the best
performance from PL/SQL. Regardless of the version you are using, from
Oracle 7.3.4 to Oracle 9i, this book will answer your questions. 
The virtual chasm between PDAs and robots has been spanned, with McGraw-Hill’s
PDA Robotics: Using Your Personal Digital Assistant to Control Your Robot,
an easy–to-read guide to integrating these two pieces of technology into
a single, remote-controlled powerhouse.
Written in easy-to-understand language by a renowned software designer and robotics
expert, this unique resource reveals innovative concepts and designs, helping
you to build your own PDA-controlled robot from the ground up. As a result, you’ll
be able to:
* Allow any PDA to communicate with and control your robot
* Establish a wireless RF link between your PDA and robot
* Acquire low-cost, standard, and easily obtainable components
* Learn about special software, control circuits, and interface ideas for creating
artificial life forms
* Customize modules easily
* And more!Perfect for hobbyists, students of electronics, and engineers alike, this book
is your entrée into the brave new world of PDA-controlled robots! "If you run a Web site, own a Web site, or are merely responsible for
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Friedlein takes four very complex but important subjects and boils them
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you to the heart of what it takes to keep a big site running and
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Friedlein makes a much-needed contribution to the (often neglected)
area of Web site management. Using clear language and straightforward
case studies, Friedlein masterfully tackles the 'post-launch' phase of
Web development. This book will be sought after by all Web site
managers." -Hurol Inan, Author, Measuring the Success of Your Website (Longman) and Consultan |
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