Robotics Models Using LEGO WeDo 2.0: Design, Build, Program, Test, Document and Share
- Length: 377 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: Apress
- Publication Date: 2021-09-16
- ISBN-10: 1484268458
- ISBN-13: 9781484268452
- Sales Rank: #0 (See Top 100 Books)
Build 12 robotics models using LEGO WeDo 2.0. This book features models created especially to introduce LEGO enthusiasts to hardware and software concepts while creating robots inspired by natural wildlife.
You’ll learn the basics behind different mechanisms and principals required to build walking robots. Simultaneously, make your model “come to life” by incorporating powerful yet simple programming techniques. For every model, go through all the phases to explore each robot’s functionality, solve problems using creativity, identify issues, and propose solutions.
The authors’s expertise working in education, mathematics, programming, electronic, and robotics came together to produce this book. The methodology used is designed to help you discover new knowledge, that has been used historically in science. It relies on observation, measurement, experimentation and formulation, analysis, and modification of hypotheses. All activities are carried out following the methodology created by the authors called 5 phases of educational robotics (5PER), which are: design, construction, programming, testing and, finally, documenting and sharing
With Robotics Models Using LEGO WeDo 2.0 you’ll create solutions to specific, tangible problems while building fun and engaging LEGO models and learning to program them to accomplish basic tasks.
What You’ll Learn
- Create your own LEGO WeDo 2.0 inventions using the design principles in this book
- Understand the mechanics behind animal motions by developing robotic prototypes and how they interact with our environment through the use of sensors and actuators
- Solve problems by using an iconographic programming language for the implementation of algorithms
Who This Book Is For
LEGO enthusiasts and students who want to prototype solutions to challenges using mechanical and computer science engineering. Teachers and parents of younger LEGO enthusiasts will also find the book a helpful guide to introducing the world of robotics in a dynamic and fun way.
Table of Contents About the Author About the Technical Reviewer About the Graphic Designers Introduction Chapter 1: What to Know Before You Start? Initial concepts Robotics Phases in prototyping Mechanics Informatics Electronics Robot Three-dimensional projections Chapter 2: In-Phase Robots Frog Design phase: Parallel in-phase motion Build phase: Parallel linkage and Gear train Program phase: Motor blocks Test phase: Motor power and direction Document & share phase Turtle Design phase: In-phase slow motion Build phase: Worm gear Program phase: Tilt sensor and infinite loop Test phase: Tilt sensor states Document & share phase Chapter 3: Biped Robots Humboldt penguin Design phase: Out-phase motion Build phase: Inverted slider-crank linkage Program phase: Finite loop Test phase: Controlling motor direction Document & share phase American Rhea Design phase: Stable motion Build phase: Center of gravity Program phase: Start on key press blocks Test phase: Condition - action Document & share phase Chapter 4: Crawling Robots Caiman Design phase: Four-legged crawling motion Build phase: In-phase vs. out-phase Program phase: Distance sensor Test phase: Interacting with environment Document & share phase Sea lion Design phase: Two-legged crawling motion Build phase: Chebyshev’s lambda linkage Program phase: Variables Test phase: Controlling motor power Document & share phase Chapter 5: Quadruped Robots Plesiosaurus Design phase: Quadruped walking motion Build phase: Multiple Chebyshev’s lambda Program phase: Control on/off Test phase: Controlling motor on/off Document & share phase Dog Design phase: Multiphase synchronization Build phase: Multiple synchro and linkages Program phase: Input sound block Test phase: Motor control by sound Document & share phase Chapter 6: Humanoids Skier Design phase: Humanoids Build phase: Multiphase synchro motion Program phase: Motor ramp starting Test phase: Accelerate motion Document & share phase Astronaut Design phase: Humanoid bipedal motion Build phase: Parallel Chebyshev’s lambda Program phase: Motor ramp stopping Test phase: Decelerate motion Document & share phase Chapter 7: Biomimetic Robots Dolphin Design phase: Diving motion Build phase: Parallel free-joint linkage Program phase: Random and LED blocks Test phase: Dealing with randomness Document & share phase Pelican Design phase: Flapping wings motion Build phase: Crank-rocker four-bar linkage Program phase: Power control by sensor Test phase: Getting closer and further Document & share phase Chapter 8: What’s Next? First prototype versions Review Concept maps Index
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