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The Robosapien Companion

Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

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  • © 2005

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Authors:
  1. Jamie Samans
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  • Dr. Mark Tilden, the inventor of Robosapien, has provided the author with exclusive access to the Robosapien v2 program
  • Provides access to the 20-plus "Easter eggs" (the hidden secrets) programmed into Robosapien
  • Over 2 million Robosapiens have sold since 2004

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  3. Robosapien Out of the Box

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 75-75
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    2. Robosapien Anatomy

      Pages 77-97

    3. Controlling and Walking Your Robosapien

      Pages 99-115

    4. Robosapien Commands

      Pages 117-135

  4. Programming Your Robosapien

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 137-137
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    2. Program Modes

      Pages 139-148

    3. Advanced Programming Examples

      Pages 149-172

    4. Online Robosapien Resources and Community Submitted Programs

      Pages 173-193

    5. Using Your Computer to Control Robosapien

      Pages 195-213

  5. Hacking the Robosapien

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 215-215
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    2. An Introduction to Hacking Robosapien

      Pages 217-230

    3. Hacking Basics

      Pages 231-247

    4. Troubleshooting Your Robosapien

      Pages 249-264

    5. Advanced Hack: Wireless Camera Installation

      Pages 265-276
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About this book

You'll loveThe Robosapien Companion: Tips, Tricks, and Hacks whether you're a robotics expert or beginner. And whether you own a Robosapien or not, you'll learn about the workings and theory of this fun robot. An owner of several Robosapiens himself, author Jamie Samans covers everything from basics like diagnosing and testing your new Robosapien, to advanced topics like hacking and modifications. He thoroughly covers what he calls the "curiosity and creativity" of this famous bot.

The book functions as both a practical user guide and an interesting read about the theory behind the machine: BEAM robotics (BEAM stands for biology, electronics, aesthetics, and mechanics). You'll learn about Robo's 67 unique functions, and get the full scoop on the line of Robosapiens: the Robopet, the Roboraptor, and the bipedal Robosapien V2. By the books end, you'll come to master your V1 or become fully prepared for the exciting upgrades included in V2.

About the author

Jamie Samans has been extremely active in the Robosapien community since July 2004 (the time of Robosapien's U.S. release). His hack submission was published in an issue of Servo, which asked him to write a series of articles on advanced hacking techniques for publication.

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