- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Fun robotics projects that teach kids to make, hack, and learn!
There's no better way for kids to learn about the world around them than to test how things work. Building Your Own Robots presents fun robotics projects that children aged 7 – 11 can complete with common household items and old toys. The projects introduce core robotics concepts while keeping tasks simple and easy to follow, and the vivid, full-color graphics keep your kid's eyes on the page as they work through the projects.
Brought to you by the trusted For Dummies brand, this kid-focused book offers your child a fun and easy way to start learning big topics! They'll gain confidence as they design and build a self-propelled vehicle, hack an old remote control car to create a motorized robot, and use simple commands to build and program a virtual robot—all while working on their own and enjoying a sense of accomplishment!
- Offers a kid-friendly design that is heavy on eye-popping graphics
- Focuses on basic projects that set your child on the road to further exploration
- Boasts a small, full-color, accessible package that instills confidence in the reader
- Introduces basic robotics concepts to kids in a language they can understand
If your youngster loves to tinker, they'll have a whole lot of fun while developing their creative play with the help of Building Your Own Robots.
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Table of contents
- COVER
- TITLE PAGE
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION: GET STARTED WITH ROBOT-BUILDING
- PROJECT 1: MAKE A BRUSHBOT, FAST AND EASY!
- PROJECT 2: BUILD A ROBOT FROM A TOY CAR
- PROJECT 3: BUILD A MOUSEBOT
- PROJECT 4: HACK A RADIO-CONTROLLED TOY
- AUTHOR NOTES
- GLOSSARY
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR
- END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT