There's never been a better time to explore the world of the nearly human. With the complete directions supplied by popular electronics author John Iovine, you can:

- Build your first walking, talking, sensing, thinking robot
- Create 12 working robotic projects, using the fully illustrated instructions provided
- Get the best available introduction to robotics, motion control, sensors, and neural intelligence
- Put together basic modules to build sophisticated 'bots of your own design
- Construct a robotic arm that responds to your spoken commands
- Build a realistic, functional robotic hand
- Apply sensors to detect bumps, walls, inclines, and roads
- Give your robot expertise and neural intelligence

You geteverything you need to create 12 exciting robotic projects using off-the-shelf products and workshop-built devices, including a complete parts list. Also ideal for anyone interested in electronic and motion control, this cult classic gives you the building blocks you need to go practically anywhere in robotics.