Product Description
by Christopher Fultz (Contribution by), Robin Sitzler-Frazier (Author)
Robotics Programming and Math A Guide for Teachers and Students Want to know how Segway works or how robots are programmed to work in Search and Rescue emergencies? Would you like to know what really goes on in those robotic classes? Maybe you are in a class but not sure about some of the concepts, and there is never enough time to ask questions. Robotics Programming and Math is an introductory guide for working with Robotics with an easy to understand format that will help you unravel the "Language of Robotics" and build confidence to join a class, after school program, or just get some questions answered that you might have. What could be more exciting to enter a class with some basic tools and skills to build, program and operate your robot? There are many books and online websites to build a robot. But what makes a robot become Intelligent? This book will help you feel confident to teach a robotics class or join a team. Whatever your interests might be, you can find some answers within this book. What's inside? Programmable Autonomous Robots Types of Robots for competitions Mindstorms(R) NXT, Vex IQ, LEGO(R) EV3 Basic Components Motors and Mechanisms Actuators Sensors Gears Controllers and Applications Teamwork Continuous Improvement Applied Math Basic Programming About the Author
Author Biography
Robin Sitzler-Frazier M. Ed. (Regent University, Wisconsin Stout Certificate in Instructional Design & Technology) has been a science and math teacher, and currently teaches Science Technology Engineering Art and Math- STEAM enrichment classes, camps and STEAM workshops. She owns STEAM enrichment Business- Konneckt It with Science and Technology. Her first book, Animate-Build-Code with LEGO(R) and Scratch was designed to teach robotics, programming, and digital design to elementary students. Her main passion is to get girls interested in technology and robotics at an early age so that they are more comfortable as they progress through school. Many kids attend her classes who might not usually attend a class because she makes sure that everyone leaves the class learning something while building confidence and having fun. You can contact her at www.facebook.com/KonnecktIT Robin.KonnecktIT@gmail.com
