In the past few years the Technology of robotics, Mechatronics and artificial intelligence has exploded, leaving many people with the desire but not the means to build their own projects. The author's fascination with and expertise in the exciting field of Robotics is demonstrated by the range of simple to complex project blocks he provides, which are designed to benefit both novice and experienced robotics enthusiasts. The common components and technology featured in the project blocks are especially beneficial to readers who need practical solutions that can be implemented easily by their own hands, without incorporating expensive, complicated technology. Accessible to technicians and hobbyists with many levels of experience, and written to provide inexpensive and creative fun with robotics. Appeals to all sorts of technology enthusiasts, including those involved with electronics, computers, home Automation mechanics, and other areas.

	Robotics, Mechatronics, and Artificial Intelligence: Experimental Circuit Blocks for Designers by Newton C. Braga Buy new: $24.81 / Used from: $23.58 There are circuits for anything from Touch Lamps and Light Dimmers through to the more Robotic circuits like the particularly good chapter on H-Bridges. Nothing really on AI though.
	Programming Embedded Systems: With C and GNU Development Tools by Michael Barr Buy new: $34.99 / Used from: $21.94 Talks about how to control embedded hardware via C and the latest development tools.
	Real-Time Concepts for Embedded Systems by Qing Li Buy used from: $68.27 At the top of the control layer of an embedded system is a real-time OS. This features VxWorks from Wind River Systems.
	Mechatronics for the Evil Genius by Newton C. Braga Buy new: $17.22 / Used from: $11.47 These last 3 books are practice via projects. Build your own mechanical race car, combat Robot ionic motor, mechatronic head, light beam remote control, and 20 other projects.
	Electronics Sensors for the Evil Genius: 54 Electrifying Projects (Evil Genius) by Thomas Petruzzellis Buy new: $17.22 / Used from: $12.78 Projects include: rain detector, air pressure sensor, cloud chamber, lightning detector, electronic gas sniffer, seismograph, radiation detector, and more.

Tech Materials (Free)

Robot Behaviors Exploring the T-Maze: Evolving Learning-Like Robot Behaviors using CTRNNs
Humanoid Robotics A Biochemical Subsystem for a Humanoid Robot
Industrial Automation Systems Applying Agents for Engineering of Industrial Automation Systems
Robot Team Cooperation A Descriptive Model of Robot Team and the Dynamic Evolution of Robot Team Cooperation
Kuka Robots For ONU ONU Robotics Technology Center of Excellence, powered by KUKA Robotics Corporation
Augmented reality Annotation System for Robotic Application
Modular Robots Self-Reconfiguration Planning Of Identical Modules
Autonomous robots A New Approach To Robotics
Robotic Mounting Flat Panel Displays With Robotic Mounting
Calibration of Industrial Robots A Photogrammetric Robot Calibration System Based On Off-The-Shelf Low Cost Hardware Components

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Amazon Books

	Creative Projects with LEGO Mindstorms by Benjamin Erwin Buy new: $20.64 / Used from: $13.00 A good place to start, especially for kids, with Lego Mindstorms
	A Practical Guide to Behavior-Based Robotics by Joe Jones Buy new: $20.67 / Used from: $15.13 Very good for programming not so much behavior as control. Language and controller agnostic