You don't need to understand BEAM robotics, or know anything about Mark Tilden, in order to enjoy your Robosapien. However, not only is a basic understanding of the background of the robot (and the theories that make it "tick") interesting, but these concepts open up opp- tunities to further explore your Robosapien. This gives you more to think about and a richer background when you're coming up with programming routines and even potential hacks for your Robosapien. As we'll see in subsequent chapters, Robosapien is a far cry from a true BEAM robot. But as we'll also see, Robosapien would...

Power AOL: A Survival Guide is designed to provide AOL users everywhere with the largest and most comprehensive collection of tips and techniques ever offered. Kirk Lafler is an Internet and software consultant with 25 years of experience providing clients around the world with comprehensive technical solutions and training. Lafler presents tips on using some of the latest features and offerings available with Version 7.0 and provides a comprehensive self-help resource for troubleshooting and resolving AOL problems and errors. Lafler provides AOL users with a wonderful collection of tips,...

Use Your PC to Build an Incredible Home Theater System is meant for those home theatre enthusiasts with some working knowledge of personal computers (PCs) who want to create the ultimate home theater experience. A Home Theater Personal Computer (HTPC) is basically an ordinary PC used in conjunction with a high-definition-capable television, monitor, or video projector, and a sound system. The book is laid out chronologically and follows the authors' activities as they assemble two HTPC systems, starting with a detailed background of video and audio technologies to help readers understand what...