The Robosapien Companion: Tips, Tricks, and Hacks [Paperback]

You'll loveThe Robosapien Companion: Tips, Tricks, and Hacks whether you're a robotics expert or beginner. And whether you own a Robosapien or not, you'll learn about the workings and theory of this fun robot. An owner of several Robosapiens himself, author Jamie Samans covers everything from basics like diagnosing and testing your new Robosapien, to advanced topics like hacking and modifications. He thoroughly covers what he calls the curiosity and creativity of this famous bot.

The book functions as both a practical user guide and an interesting read about the theory behind the machine: BEAM robotics (BEAM stands for biology, electronics, aesthetics, and mechanics). You'll learn about Robo's 67 unique functions, and get the full scoop on the line of Robosapiens: the Robopet, the Roboraptor, and the bipedal Robosapien V2. By the books end, you'll come to master your V1 or become fully prepared for the exciting upgrades?included in?V2.

An Introduction to Robosapien.- Robosapien: A Robotic Family History.- Robosapien: A Design History.- Setting Up Your Robosapien.- Robosapien Out of the Box.- Robosapien Anatomy.- Controlling and Walking Your Robosapien.- Robosapien Commands.- Programming Your Robosapien.- Program Modes.- Advanced Programming Examples.- Online Robosapien Resources and Community Submitted Programs.- Using Your Computer to Control Robosapien.- Hacking the Robosapien.- An Introduction to Hacking Robosapien.- Hacking Basics.- Troubleshooting Your Robosapien.- Advanced Hack: Wireless Camera Installation.- A Look Ahead.- A New Line of Robots.Jamie Samans has been extremely active in the Robosapien community since July 2004 (the time of Robosapien's U.S. release). His hack submission was published in an issue of Servo, which asked him to write a series of articles on advanced hacking techniques for publication.Dr. Mark Tilden, the inventor of Robosapien, has provided the aulC;