Название: Robotics with Raspberry Pi: Build Your First Robot: A Hands-on Guide to Coding, Assembling, and Controlling Robots
Автор: Thompson Carter
Издательство: Lincoln Publishers
Год: November 11, 2024
Страниц: 243
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, azw3, epub, mobi
Размер: 10.1 MB

Dive into the exciting world of robotics with Robotics with Raspberry Pi: Build Your First Robot. This hands-on guide offers a step-by-step journey, taking you from a beginner to a confident robotics enthusiast, equipped to build, program, and control a fully functioning robot. Whether you’re a student, hobbyist, or tech enthusiast, this book simplifies complex concepts in robotics, electronics, and programming, making them accessible to all. By the end of this journey, you’ll not only have a working robot but also a strong foundation in robotics, programming, and engineering principles that will serve you well in future projects.

With a Raspberry Pi as the brain of your robot, you’ll explore core topics like setting up your Raspberry Pi, understanding essential electronics, mastering Python programming for GPIO pins, and wiring up components like motors and sensors. Step-by-step projects help you bring your ideas to life—from creating basic movements to incorporating advanced features like obstacle avoidance, voice control, and even computer vision for object detection.

The Raspberry Pi has become an educational and prototyping powerhouse, inspiring countless projects across industries, from automation and agriculture to artificial intelligence and healthcare. As more affordable and powerful models are introduced, the possibilities for robotics projects continue to expand.

This book is just the beginning. By gaining hands-on experience with Raspberry Pi robotics, you’re opening the door to a vast world of possibilities. With the skills you acquire here, you’ll be able to create robots that are increasingly autonomous, responsive, and intelligent. Whether you’re interested in building robots for fun, for competition, or even for professional applications, the foundation you develop here will serve as a springboard for your future projects.

Robotics is an immensely rewarding field that combines the thrill of creation with the satisfaction of problem-solving. Building your own robot is a journey that teaches you not only technical skills but also patience, creativity, and resilience. Throughout this book, you’ll make mistakes, solve problems, and see your robot come to life, piece by piece. By the end, you’ll have a robot that is uniquely yours, along with a strong foundation in robotics and a toolkit of skills that will serve you well in countless future projects.

Python is the primary programming language used in Raspberry Pi robotics due to its simplicity, readability, and robust ecosystem of libraries that support hardware interaction and data processing. In this chapter, we’ll introduce you to Python programming essentials, focusing on the syntax and structures necessary for robotics projects. By the end, you’ll write and execute your first Python program on the Raspberry Pi, setting the stage for future chapters that delve into controlling hardware and adding functionality to your robot.

The book covers:

Raspberry Pi setup and configuration
Electronics fundamentals and GPIO programming
Motor control and building a robot chassis
Adding sensors and control features for interactive robotics
Programming advanced functionalities, including AI and machine learning integration
Tips for debugging, optimizing, and expanding your project

Who This Book is For:
This book is designed for anyone interested in robotics, whether you’re a complete beginner, a student, or an enthusiast with some background in programming or electronics. While a basic familiarity with programming will be helpful, no prior experience in robotics is required. The step-by-step instructions, detailed explanations, and real-world examples make this book accessible to learners of all levels. The projects in this book are versatile enough to fit a variety of interests and learning goals. You might be a high school student exploring robotics as a potential career path, an engineering student looking for a practical application of your studies, or a hobbyist excited to dive into a new challenge. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped with the skills to build, modify, and expand your own robots.

Join the world of robotics today and start your journey towards building smarter, more responsive robots with Robotics with Raspberry Pi: Build Your First Robot.

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