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Creative Projects with LEGO Mindstorms
by Benjamin Erwin
Published by Addison Wesley
ISBN: 0201708957
This is a great book for teachers of robotics by a teacher of robotics . The author takes the opportunity to explain scientific, engineering, mechanical, musical, etc. concepts and principals. The book includes not only how each of the 30 projects works, but he also discusses the trials and errors made along the way.
Physics by Design
by Barbara Bratzel
Published by College House Enterprises
ISBN: 0-9762413-2-3
Classroom tested activities for elementary and middle schools. The projects in this book are refreshing because they use the Robot to teach the concept (not just as a prop that demonstrates a concept), and the focus is on non-car projects. Includes student worksheets and a list of the standards addressed by each project
Building Robots With Lego Mindstorms : The Ultimate Tool for Mindstorms Maniacs
by Mario Ferrari, Giulio Ferrari, Ralph Hempel (Technical Editor)
Published by Syngress Media Inc;
ISBN - 0-201-70895-7
Introduces the basics of building robots with Lego bricks and components. The author presents techniques for controlling motors and programming the RCX, suggest ideas for different styles of robots to build.
Note: If you order directly from the publisher it costs a bit more but you can also request a downloadable copy of the book on CD which allows you to search the CD to find key phrases and ideas more easily. Contact Syngress for more information. Syngress also has an outlet where you can buy blemished copies at significant discounts.
Engineering with LEGO Bricks and ROBOLAB
by Eric L. Wang
Published by College House Enterprises
ISBN: 0-9723567-9-7
Published as a first year engineering text book, this book has a following among K-12 robotics educators for the fun activities and skill building exercises. This book is a terrific way to teach yourself the finer points of ROBOLAB, so that you can lead your students through sensors, loops, forks, containers and proportional control.
Robotic Explorations: A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering
by Fred Martin
Prentice Hall
ISBN: 0-13-089568-7
This book is for a fairly skilled robot enthusiast. It covers widely-available, custom robotics materials, such as the Handy Board, Interactive C, and LEGO Mindstorms. Appropriate for Introductory Electrical Engineering or Capstone courses.
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