STIQUITO: Advanced Experiments with a Simple and Inexpensive Robot, Robot Kit Included

by James M. Conrad and Jonathan W. Mills

Book Overview

This revolutionary new book describes how to build an inexpensive, small-legged robot, and includes the robot kit. The book provides information on the design and control of legged robots and a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0818674083
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Computer Society Pr
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.1" x 0.7" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

A good guide for jumping into free-form robotics

I recently bought a copy of this book as a gift for my Little Brother. After reviewing it with him, I had to have my own copy.I am trying to make the leap from building Lego robots to nitinol-based free-form robotics. This book seems like the perfect guide for that path.I am nearly done creating the Stiquito robot from Chapters 1-2. The instructions for building it were great. I was able to build the robot without any significant problems, which is amazing.Other chapters provide blueprints for making autonomous robits that are programmable from the PC. I have already ordered more parts for this and can't wait to get started on those.I am thrilled with this book. I think you will be also.I thought the price of the book was well worth the value of the kit and detailed instructions in Chapters 1-2. If you are already beyond this, then value of the more complex plans is well worth the price of the book.

Do-it-yourself robotics made easy

As an avid robotics hobbyist, I found the book to be extremely informative and thoughtfully written. The introductory sections on electronics, will provide the basics that anyone would need to understand the principles presented. I think it is pure genius to devise a kit that can be physically incorporated into the book - it is a real bargain. The details regarding the assembly of the Stiquito were very clear and explanatory. I highly recommend this book as an introduction for anyone that is interested in robotics.

Worthwhile! Great learning experience

The parts are included to actually build a small stick-like 6-legged insect like robot. It's not easy to build, and there are only barely enough materials with small margin for error. But consider that it is amazing to get both the book AND the parts you need included with it. You'll need good dexterity to successfully put together the tiny parts and wires. Follow directions closely. But even if you fail, you'll have some fun. The book is great reading too. Good Luck!

A fascinating "hands-on" robotics book!

What other robotics book comes with its own robot? That is what makes this book so cool. It takes some skill to assemble, but it walks once you're done. The book gives you the building instructions for the robot and features articles written by those inspired by Stiquito to create more sophisticated units based on its design. The chapters on the SCORPIO robot illustrate how much a group of students can be inspired to achieve! Definitely a must-have book for those interested in robotics.