Building Robot Drive Trains

Addressing all aspects of robot locomotion including wheel selection, motors, power transmission, braking, and control systems, detailed sections of this title cover both theoretical and practical elements. A good source for general-purpose robotics designing, the text outlines the advantages and disadvantages of various options. It is also one of the few resources that discuss the problem of designing a robot for outdoor environments and different terrains.Clark, Dennis is the author of 'Building Robot Drive Trains', published 2002 under ISBN 9780071408509 and ISBN 0071408509.