Table of contents

PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Mechanical Forces
Chapter 3: Simple Machines
Chapter 4: Electricity
Chapter 5: Starting with Electronics
Chapter 6: Control
Chapter 7: Sequencing and Programs
Chapter 8: Joints
Chapter 9: Power Transmission
Chapter 10: Beyond Resistance: Capacitance
Chapter 11: Inductance and Magnetism
Chapter 12: Semiconductors
Chapter 13: Programming
Chapter 14: Shaping Motion
Chapter 15: Communication
Chapter 16: Languages
Chapter 17: Intelligent Behavior
Chapter 18: Advanced Control
ANSWERS
INDEX

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