Robot Building For Dummies

Dummies books are almost always spot-on in their usefulness. I say almost only because some titles do go stale as technology advances. I need to update some of the titles in my library. But I digress. Mr. Arrick does a good job of introducing the concept of kit robotics to the curious. Focusing on a specific kit platform called the ARobot, we are led through it's simple construction then add-on projects. If you're ready to attempt a simple robot, this book is an excellent choice.

I liked the first portion of the book, what are the choices to begin a robotic project. The later parts were detailed and covered a basic robot building project for minimal cost. A very good book to explore what's involved with robot building for beginner and advanced.The negative was the book might have been a few years out of date. The book needs some updating.

A nice book for anyone looking to make a robot. I just wish the could have explored the part of making a robot from scratch more, instead of taking the time to explain making robots from kits.

I must be honest, I have only read Chapers 1 and 2. The book looks very complete.He did get me started thinking about a kit. Mr Arrick gives several suggestion. He starts his first lesson with the robot kit The non programable soccer jr.I though this is great, i'll do it. But after checking a store or two, I found that I can no longer buy the Soccer Jr. I was disappointed.

Great book for beginners. My son is 8 but flips through this a lot. We haven't started building yet but it is getting him interested.

I bought this used as a general overview of robotics. It has a good overview and met my needs.

Pretty well done for what it is, compared to what else is out there.

This is A good book if the guy wasn't trying to push product's . So far I've learned a lot this book was well wrote I didn't like the advertisement's though . I want to make robots that benefit the world and have purpose in real world situations

Being published 15 years ago, this book is way out of date on Robotics. It's okay for the beginner (dummies) and a good insight into programming as it covers the basics as well as more advanced stuff but being American it's not much help for obtaining materials and kits for us Brits.

As expected. For Dummies....

Did not look at publish date (2003), looks a bit tatty.

A good book, as good as new.

Hi,I still waiting the book right now,what happen what is it so so late?where is my book I paid for????