Robotics is an endless-learning hobby. There are
many different versions of robots you can make. From turtle bots
to vehicles like the Mars rovers to rovers like R2-D2. From
walkers that have anywhere from 1 to 10 legs to robotic arms to
androids. Whatever you can dream, you can create.
Robots are electronic devices intended to
perform a desired function. Many refer to them as "machines",
however, a drill press is a machine, yet it requires an operator
to perform its function, where robots can be programmed to do it
themselves.
he level of expertise you want your robot to
have and how much learning and research you want to do is up to
you. For those who have relative experience in computer
programming and electronics, this may come easier to you than
anyone new to the hobby. Those who build models, RC vehicles,
and other artwork will find it challenging to modify some of
their previous projects. For those who have little or no
knowledge, we will provide all the information you need to get
you started, motivated, and learning what robotics is all about.
Two good places to start are
RobotBooks.com and
Nuts & Volts Magazine. Once you have a few more references,
we can go onto the next lesson.
Question: Ok, now that we've
gotten a lesson about the Sci-Fi Channel, how do we build
robots? How do I know what I'm going to create or what it'll
look like?
Answer: That's our next step. Like
any new subject, it takes time to learn everything there is, and
sometimes we don't even learn everything. Next, we will learn a
little about design
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