{"product_id":"9780080554334","title":"Building Robots with LEGO Mindstorms NXT","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Ultimate Tool for MINDSTORMS® Maniacs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new MINDSTORMS kit has been updated to include a programming brick, USB cable, RJ11-like cables, motors, and sensors. This book updates the robotics information to be compatible with the new set and to show how sound, sight, touch, and distance issues are now dealt with. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT and its predecessor, the LEGO MINDSTORMS Robotics Invention System (RIS), have been called \"the most creative play system ever developed.\" This book unleashes the full power and potential of the tools, sensors, and components that make up LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT. It also provides a unique insight on newer studless building techniques as well as interfacing with the traditional studded beams. Some of the world's leading LEGO MINDSTORMS inventors share their knowledge and development secrets. You will discover an incredible range of ideas to inspire your next invention. This is the ultimate insider's look at LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT system and is the perfect book whether you build world-class competitive robots or just like to mess around for the fun of it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing an introduction by astronaut Dan Barry and written by Dave Astolfo, Invited Member of the MINDSTORMS Developer Program and MINDSTORMS Community Partners (MCP) groups, and Mario and Guilio Ferrari, authors of the bestselling Building Robots with LEGO Mindstorms, this book covers:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderstanding LEGO Geometry\u003cbr\u003ePlaying with Gears\u003cbr\u003eControlling Motors\u003cbr\u003eReading Sensors\u003cbr\u003eWhat's New with the NXT?\u003cbr\u003eBuilding Strategies\u003cbr\u003eProgramming the NXT\u003cbr\u003ePlaying Sounds and Music\u003cbr\u003eBecoming Mobile\u003cbr\u003eGetting Pumped: Pneumatics\u003cbr\u003eFinding and Grabbing Objects\u003cbr\u003eDoing the Math\u003cbr\u003eKnowing Where You Are\u003cbr\u003eClassic Projects\u003cbr\u003eBuilding Robots That Walk\u003cbr\u003eRobotic Animals\u003cbr\u003eSolving a Maze\u003cbr\u003eDrawing and Writing\u003cbr\u003eRacing Against Time\u003cbr\u003eHand-to-Hand Combat\u003cbr\u003eSearching for Precision\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete coverage of the new Mindstorms NXT kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrought to you by the DaVinci's of LEGO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated edition of a bestseller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47070907334896,"sku":"9780080554334","price":41.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780080554334_p0.jpg?v=1763637918","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780080554334","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}