Cooper, James

"Robot Wars is . . . [a] TV series in which competitors aim to 'fight to the death' using remote-controlled robots fighting within an enclosed arena. The show features competitor teams battling each other and the fearsome 'house robots' - Dead Metal, Matilda, Shunt and Sir Killalot. This manual will provide a unique behind-the-scenes look at the show - the arena and both house and competitors' robots - and will provide step-by-step extensively illustrated instructions for building three project robots"--OCLC.

Inside Robotics provides step-by-step extensively illustrated instructions for building three project robots, from a simple "self-navigating" robot, to a fully controllable challenger such as those on the show, Robot Wars. Readers will learn how to build robots safely, from considering batteries, pneumatics, and hydraulics to conducting complete operational tests. For those interested in robotics competitions, this vibrant guide is essential, and will provide a unique behind-the-scenes look at the show Robot Wars, the history, arena, and both house and competitors? robots.

Provides instructions for building three project robots and includes a behind-the-scenes look at the television program "Robot Wars.".