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Erik Zoltan's Wireless robotics series.
Wireless robotics: Bayesian networks
In this installment of the Wireless robotics column, discover one important way in which you can add intelligence to a mobile robot or any other software-driven entity. Bayesian networks let you represent an interconnected set of beliefs about the world. They form a good platform for learning, enabling your robot to become smarter based on experience. Articles 16 Nov 2006
Wireless robotics: A shortcut to computer vision
Obstacle avoidance can be tackled using a simplified approach that focuses on two simple questions: "How far away is it?" and "Can I drive over it?" This article shows one way to answer these questions with a scaled-down vision system that supports navigation in autonomous mobile robots. Articles 25 Oct 2006
Wireless robotics: Object-oriented programming with (physical) objects
Learn why there is room for the development of new, lightweight wireless networking protocols and how the profusion of wireless computers may represent one way to solve a traditional stumbling block of artificial intelligence. Articles 20 Sep 2006
Wireless Robotics: Microcontrollers 102
Continuing your education on microcontrollers, Erik Zoltan, this month, ports the initial prototype "kinetic glowstick" application to a single-chip microcontroller. Learn how to select a microcontroller and other supporting tools such as a programming device, communication software for programming the microcontroller, and a development environment for writing code, and then see the finished project. Articles 23 Aug 2006
Wireless robotics: Microcontrollers 101
In this first article on microcontrollers, Erik Zoltan tells you what they are and how they work to your advantage. He presents a few simple examples illustrating how microcontrollers can be used, and gives you a complete implementation of a kinetic glowstick that uses persistence of vision to display images with a flashing row of LEDs. Articles 19 Jul 2006
Wireless robotics: Electronics basics, Part 3: The best of the rest
In the third and final part of this series on the basics of electronics, Erik Zoltan discusses a number of electronic components that haven't been covered yet. Future articles in the wireless robotics series will present more advanced electronic subject matter, using this introductory material as a basis. Articles 22 Jun 2006
Wireless robotics: Electronics basics, Part 1: Electricity and resistors
Before you get started on a robotics project, you should know the basics -- start this month with the inner workings of electricity and electronic resistors. Articles 27 Apr 2006
Wireless robotics: What, exactly, is "wireless robotics"?
Examine some interesting applications of wireless robotics that you may be hearing more about in the future. This article covers several areas that appear to be major applications of wireless mobile robotics. Articles 29 Mar 2006
Wireless robotics: What, exactly, is "wireless robotics?"
This article, the first of a two-part series, takes a high-level look at wireless robotics. The article discusses what, exactly, wireless robotics is, looking at its two central components: mobile robotics and wireless technology. I will also cover software applications of wireless robotics. Part 2 will examine some interesting applications of wireless robotics that you likely will hear more about in the future. Articles 08 Feb 2006
Wireless robotics: Mobile robots
Learn the basics of wheeled mobile robot systems, and get the pros and cons of various movement systems. Articles 16 Dec 2005
Wireless robotics: Programming your wireless robot, Part 1
Learn how to program a mobile robot with a software design that is applicable to many different body types. Also, get answers and updated insights on interesting hardware issues. Articles 29 Nov 2005
Wireless robotics: Fast robot prototyping
Learn about the different materials and techniques you can use to physically build a robotic prototype. Rather than constructing a solid finished robot, see how to build a fast and easy prototype that can be disassembled, reconfigured, and reassembled quickly and easily. Articles 04 Oct 2005
Wireless robotics: How to drive your wireless robot
Learn how to decide where to start working in a bottom-up design process. This article describes how to choose a computer to control your robot's movements, selecting a motor controller, and setting up these components in a movement proof of concept. Because the first project will be a wheeled robot, the article also covers wheel-specific issues. Articles 01 Sep 2005
Erik Zoltan's Wireless robotics series.
Wireless robotics: Bayesian networks
In this installment of the Wireless robotics column, discover one important way in which you can add intelligence to a mobile robot or any other software-driven entity. Bayesian networks let you represent an interconnected set of beliefs about the world. They form a good platform for learning, enabling your robot to become smarter based on experience. Articles 16 Nov 2006
Wireless robotics: A shortcut to computer vision
Obstacle avoidance can be tackled using a simplified approach that focuses on two simple questions: "How far away is it?" and "Can I drive over it?" This article shows one way to answer these questions with a scaled-down vision system that supports navigation in autonomous mobile robots. Articles 25 Oct 2006
Wireless robotics: Object-oriented programming with (physical) objects
Learn why there is room for the development of new, lightweight wireless networking protocols and how the profusion of wireless computers may represent one way to solve a traditional stumbling block of artificial intelligence. Articles 20 Sep 2006
Wireless Robotics: Microcontrollers 102
Continuing your education on microcontrollers, Erik Zoltan, this month, ports the initial prototype "kinetic glowstick" application to a single-chip microcontroller. Learn how to select a microcontroller and other supporting tools such as a programming device, communication software for programming the microcontroller, and a development environment for writing code, and then see the finished project. Articles 23 Aug 2006
Wireless robotics: Microcontrollers 101
In this first article on microcontrollers, Erik Zoltan tells you what they are and how they work to your advantage. He presents a few simple examples illustrating how microcontrollers can be used, and gives you a complete implementation of a kinetic glowstick that uses persistence of vision to display images with a flashing row of LEDs. Articles 19 Jul 2006
Wireless robotics: Electronics basics, Part 3: The best of the rest
In the third and final part of this series on the basics of electronics, Erik Zoltan discusses a number of electronic components that haven't been covered yet. Future articles in the wireless robotics series will present more advanced electronic subject matter, using this introductory material as a basis. Articles 22 Jun 2006
Wireless robotics: Electronics basics, Part 1: Electricity and resistors
Before you get started on a robotics project, you should know the basics -- start this month with the inner workings of electricity and electronic resistors. Articles 27 Apr 2006
Wireless robotics: What, exactly, is "wireless robotics"?
Examine some interesting applications of wireless robotics that you may be hearing more about in the future. This article covers several areas that appear to be major applications of wireless mobile robotics. Articles 29 Mar 2006
Wireless robotics: What, exactly, is "wireless robotics?"
This article, the first of a two-part series, takes a high-level look at wireless robotics. The article discusses what, exactly, wireless robotics is, looking at its two central components: mobile robotics and wireless technology. I will also cover software applications of wireless robotics. Part 2 will examine some interesting applications of wireless robotics that you likely will hear more about in the future. Articles 08 Feb 2006
Wireless robotics: Mobile robots
Learn the basics of wheeled mobile robot systems, and get the pros and cons of various movement systems. Articles 16 Dec 2005
Wireless robotics: Programming your wireless robot, Part 1
Learn how to program a mobile robot with a software design that is applicable to many different body types. Also, get answers and updated insights on interesting hardware issues. Articles 29 Nov 2005
Wireless robotics: Fast robot prototyping
Learn about the different materials and techniques you can use to physically build a robotic prototype. Rather than constructing a solid finished robot, see how to build a fast and easy prototype that can be disassembled, reconfigured, and reassembled quickly and easily. Articles 04 Oct 2005
Wireless robotics: How to drive your wireless robot
Learn how to decide where to start working in a bottom-up design process. This article describes how to choose a computer to control your robot's movements, selecting a motor controller, and setting up these components in a movement proof of concept. Because the first project will be a wheeled robot, the article also covers wheel-specific issues. Articles 01 Sep 2005