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Learn Robotics Programming
Learn Robotics Programming

Learn Robotics Programming: Build and control AI-enabled autonomous robots using the Raspberry Pi and Python , Second Edition

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Learn Robotics Programming

Section 1: The Basics – Preparing for Robotics

In this section, we will learn what a robot is with examples, get an idea of what is in a robot, and get a Raspberry Pi ready for robot experiments.

This part of the book comprises the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Introduction to Robotics
  • Chapter 2, Exploring Robot Building Blocks – Code and Electronics
  • Chapter 3, Exploring the Raspberry Pi
  • Chapter 4, Preparing a Headless Raspberry Pi for a Robot
  • Chapter 5, Backing Up the Code with Git and SD Card Copies
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  • Get up to speed with the fundamentals of robotic programming and build intelligent robots
  • Learn how to program a voice agent to control and interact with your robot's behavior
  • Enable your robot to see its environment and avoid barriers using sensors

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We live in an age where the most complex or repetitive tasks are automated. Smart robots have the potential to revolutionize how we perform all kinds of tasks with high accuracy and efficiency. With this second edition of Learn Robotics Programming, you'll see how a combination of the Raspberry Pi and Python can be a great starting point for robot programming. The book starts by introducing you to the basic structure of a robot and shows you how to design, build, and program it. As you make your way through the book, you'll add different outputs and sensors, learn robot building skills, and write code to add autonomous behavior using sensors and a camera. You'll also be able to upgrade your robot with Wi-Fi connectivity to control it using a smartphone. Finally, you'll understand how you can apply the skills that you've learned to visualize, lay out, build, and code your future robot building projects. By the end of this book, you'll have built an interesting robot that can perform basic artificial intelligence operations and be well versed in programming robots and creating complex robotics projects using what you've learned.

Who is this book for?

This second edition of Learn Robotics Programming is for programmers, developers, and robotics enthusiasts who want to develop a fully functional robot and leverage AI to build interactive robots. Basic knowledge of the Python programming language will help you understand the concepts covered in this robot programming book more effectively.

What you will learn

  • Leverage the features of the Raspberry Pi OS
  • Discover how to configure a Raspberry Pi to build an AI-enabled robot
  • Interface motors and sensors with a Raspberry Pi
  • Code your robot to develop engaging and intelligent robot behavior
  • Explore AI behavior such as speech recognition and visual processing
  • Find out how you can control AI robots with a mobile phone over Wi-Fi
  • Understand how to choose the right parts and assemble your robot
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Table of Contents

24 Chapters
Section 1: The Basics – Preparing for Robotics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Introduction to Robotics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Exploring Robot Building Blocks – Code and Electronics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Exploring the Raspberry Pi Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Preparing a Headless Raspberry Pi for a Robot Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Backing Up the Code with Git and SD Card Copies Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Section 2: Building an Autonomous Robot – Connecting Sensors and Motors to a Raspberry Pi Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Building Robot Basics – Wheels, Power, and Wiring Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Drive and Turn – Moving Motors with Python Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Programming Distance Sensors with Python Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Programming RGB Strips in Python Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Using Python to Control Servo Motors Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Programming Encoders with Python Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: IMU Programming with Python Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Section 3: Hearing and Seeing – Giving a Robot Intelligent Sensors Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Robot Vision – Using a Pi Camera and OpenCV Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Line-Following with a Camera in Python Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Voice Communication with a Robot Using Mycroft Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: Diving Deeper with the IMU Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 17: Controlling the Robot with a Phone and Python Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Section 4: Taking Robotics Further Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 18: Taking Your Robot Programming Skills Further Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 19: Planning Your Next Robot Project – Putting It All Together Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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Sebastián Viviani Feb 14, 2021
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The book covers a lot of the basic topics, with a very educational and hands on approach. It is well structured, and the different subjects are built on each other, nicely linking on each chapter.It does not go too deep in any of the concepts, so it won't make it as a reference book. But to be fair, it covers so many areas that will make impossible to have all the detailed info in one place.It's definitely written for enthusiastic people willing to build their first robot, no matter how much experience you have (or not) in electronics.Although for an electronic geek it might be a bit shallow, it's a great option for going back to the basics and get fun with your children. I passed to my older son, who started reading it, and I am helping him to build his first robot project. It's a great chance for sharing some time and develop their interest in science!
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katrina Feb 09, 2021
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This book starts by clearly explaining robotics concepts, and goes on through adding movement and sensors, to communication. It's all based on the Raspberry Pi so the parts list will be affordable for most. I'm now following this author to see what else he comes up with. Definitely recommend this book.
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Anders May 18, 2021
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This is a very useful book for robotics lovers, even for beginners.The author introduces different kinds of robots, actuators, sensors, hw/sw blocks that are useful in a robot, for beginners; and the method of building a robot with Raspberry Pi step by step.Detailed hw and sw configurations to control robot motors and sensors with python from easier level to difficult level are included. Practical experiments of obstacle avoidance, color displaying, servomotor control, etc. are also included. Challenging experiments, i.e. robot vision sensors, voice communication with robot, remote control, are also provided.Besides, robotics related theories, like PID feedback control theory, color RGB theory, OO programming skills (codes in GitHub), IMU.All in all, this is a book of very inclusive and deep analysis of robotics.
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Gilby Sep 12, 2021
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In August I bought three basic stuff: 1 Raspberry pi 4 and 2 books. One book to learn Python and then this book to learn robotic programming. What a combination!!!! This book is fantastic. English is not my first language, and this book is writing in a very direct and easy way to understand what it is being explained, it is easy to follow. I have read almost one third of the book and I have learned how to communicate my laptop to my raspberry in wireless way, program everything on laptop and then transfer everything through wifi to the raspberry. Even Github, I didn't know what it was and this book help me to understand what is that for providing a basic introduction. And the most incredible and have been building from nothing a robot, it is still basic and I can't stop, I just want to advance next each chapter. If needed, on the editor website you will find all the programs from each chapter for the robot programming. You just need to register to their website to get access to them.
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This is a very good and easy to read book. It has a very hands-on approach to robotics and it's oriented at sparking that creative drive to build and learn by doing.I think this could be greatly enjoyed by young people and would be a good introduction book for those interested in robotics. I got the digital print but I think it's worth having in your shelf! I recommend it.
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