Leonardo´s Lost Robots

ISBN-13: 9783662517895 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 188 str.

Mark Rosheim

Opis

This book reinterprets Leonardo da Vinci's mechanical design work, revealing a new level of sophistication not recognized by art historians or engineers. Through a readable, lively narrative, the author explains how he reconstructed da Vinci's robot designs.

Recenzje

From the reviews:

"In 'Leonardo's Lost Robots', Rosheim is on the trail of another intriguing da Vinci mystery: Did the renowned Renaissance painter, inventor, engineer and architect design some of the world's earliest robots? ... This book should appeal to readers interested in engineering history, robotics and mechanical engineering, and it should serve as a helpful resource in teaching early engineering. 'Leonardo's Lost Robots' offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Renaissance technology and the genius of Leonardo da Vinci." (Robin Tatu, ASEE PRISM, Vol. 16 (1), September, 2006)

"Leonardo da Vinci was fascinated by automata and sketches of robotic mechanisms are spread through his notebooks. Rosheim, in this beautifully illustrated volume, explores their feasibility and traces da Vinci's legacy among modern robot makers." (Financial Times UK, December, 2006)

Spis treści

Beginnings.- Leonardo’s Programmable Automaton and Lion.- Leonardo’s Knight.- Leonardo’s Bell Ringer.- Epilogue Leonardo’s Legacy and Impact on Modern Technology.

O autorze

Mark Rosheim attended the University of Minnesota, studying mechanical engineering. He has developed robotic technologies for NASA, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy, and is the founder and president of Ross-Hime Designs, Inc., a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based mechanical design company. He holds over 20 patents in robot technology, and has published and lectured extensively around the world on the topic of robot technology and history.