Building Bots: Designing and Building Warrior Robots

By William Gurstelle

Book Overview

This is the definitive guide to designing and building warrior robots like those seen on BattleBots , Robotica , and Robot Wars . It walks robot enthusiasts of all ages step-by-step through the design... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556524595
• ISBN13: 9781556524592
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.9" x 10.5"

Customer Reviews

Just what I needed to get into the combat robotics hobby

I am a newcomer to combat robotics and this was a great guidebook to learn more about it. I have yet to complete my first build but I hope this will help me do so. I am also intending on entering battle bots in competitions and I hope this book will help me be a good contender! So far it is very informative and provides helpful photographs/visuals.

Great robot combat book for beginners

This book is a must read for those new to the sport and who are interested in R/C robot combat tournaments. It primarily focuses on the basics of robot construction, from locomotion to weapon systems to robot fighting styles. Basic robot physics, tactics and acquiring sponsorship are covered as well. It also presents the issues involved with putting on your own tournament. There are helpful tips from a large assortment of knowledgeable people including top builders, vendors, tournament organizers and more. If you are new to the sport, it is an indispensable source of helpful information. Many `newbie' mistakes can be avoided with the experience gained from the book. If you have already had lots of robot combat exposure you should recognize most of the material as fundamental, yet it can still be an interesting and informative read.