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Robot Sumo: The Official Guide

by Pete Miles (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
A complete guide to Robot Sumo, the hot new game that is gaining momentum among robot fanatics across the world. Read about the rules and regulations of this sport, and learn how to build your own Sumo Bot!
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  1. ISBN-10
    007222617X
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0072226171
  3. Publisher
    McGraw-Hill
  4. Publication date
    October 10, 2002
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    7.38 x 0.92 x 9.13 inches
  7. Print length
    376 pages
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Plan, design, and build your own Sumo bot!

Create powerful and innovative Sumo or Mini-Sumo robots using this one-of-a-kind resource. Featuring complete coverage of the rules and regulations of this increasingly popular competitive sport, this authoritative guide will show you what it takes to build a Sumo robot from beginning to end. Packed with helpful diagrams, schematics, sample programs, and action photos of robots from around the world, this book explains where to get the best parts and components for your bot, building specifications for the Dohyo (the Sumo ring), gearing and traction methods, motors, speed controllers, high quality sensors, programming strategies for robotic combat, and much more. Now you can experience the excitement of the fastest-growing robot sport in the world!Learn the definitive rules to Robot Sumo, the fastest-growing amateur robotics competition in the world Find out where to get good quality robot parts Understand how motors work, select the right motor for your robot, and learn to control it Turn your robot into a remote-control bot using radio control components Build and use a wide variety of sensors, well-suited for Robot Sumo Optimize offensive and defensive skills in your robot through different programming strategies Learn valuable tricks to give your Sumo robot the competitive edge

About the Author

Pete Miles (Graham, WA) has worked in robotics for over 12 years. He holds a Master's degree in mechanical engineering and is currently working as Senior Research Engineer in advanced machining technologies for Ormond LLC in Kent, WA. Miles is active with the Seattle Robotics Society and was recently appointed to the SRS Board of Directors.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw-Hill
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 10, 2002
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 376 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 007222617X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0072226171
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 0.92 x 9.13 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

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  • MechEngineerMike
    5.0 out of 5 stars OMG I LOVE this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2017
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    Clearly written by an experyt with lots of experience building bots. I love the depth of the information even including physics equation occasionally.
    Most of this information is timeless but a bit is dated simply because thats how technology goes. In any case,this book is the single best read Ive yet found in my search for books on the topic of robo sumo .
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  • Tom Dickens
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Hands-on How-to Robot Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2002
    This is a must-have text for every robot builder; generously full of inspiring ideas, pictures, circuits, diagrams, techniques, and strategies.
    With one or more pictures or diagrams on almost every page, Pete's "Robot Sumo" guide details and explains in a clear and easy-to-understand way the various technologies, techniques, and tricks involved in building sumo robots (which can also be applied to other types of robots). The abundance of pictures and diagrams expose the mystery of these fighting robots through 16 well-organized chapters, allowing the reader to easily grasp the ideas with enough detail to be able to easily incorporate them into their own robotic projects. This text is appropriate to all ranges, from the beginner to robotics looking for a place to start through the seasoned robot builder looking for advanced techniques. There are details for radio-controlled robots as well as a wealth of information on autonomous robots. The text also has a very comprehensive index to allow you to quickly locate specific material, plus two appendices full of references. I just got my copy of the book today and I have already discovered many useful construction techniques that I plan to incorporate in my own robots.
    This is the best single-source of robot-building information on the market today!
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  • Kevin Phillips
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2014
    great read
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  • Mato Hattori
    5.0 out of 5 stars The First Official Book in English!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2003
    I strongly recommend this book to everyone who wishes to handmade his/her own Sumo Robot Wrestler and compete against many other Sumo robot builders.
    Pete Miles explains in detail how to design a Sumo robot and how to put all components together.
    Great book with lots of photos and diagrams.
    It's even priced reasonable.
    I believe this book would become a bible for every Robot Sumo enthusiasts worldwide!!
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  • Dave Hylands
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb! - Good for Robot Sumo and other types of robots too
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2002
    I read this book from cover to cover, and I have to say that it's an excellent book (and I'm not just saying that because my robot Marauder has a picture in the book).
    This is the book I wish that I had when I got started.
    I highly recommend it.
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  • Pedro Domingos
    3.0 out of 5 stars Bom, mas antigo
    Reviewed in Brazil on September 19, 2024
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    Robot Sumo: The Official Guide é uma boa introdução ao mundo das competições de sumô de robôs, especialmente para iniciantes que não tenham o inglês como barreira. Porém, é importante notar que essa obra tem mais de vinte anos, o que a torna desatualizada em relação às tecnologias e estratégias que são usadas hoje em dia.
    Para quem procura uma referência mais moderna e alinhada com o cenário atual das competições, recomendo o Manual de Campo Sumô de Robôs. Este livro oferece uma abordagem mais prática e atualizada, com informações sobre materiais recentes e técnicas mais eficazes que refletem as inovações dos últimos anos nas competições de sumô de robôs e o melhor de tudo ele é em português.
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