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XIV INTRODUCTION
including coding, multiuser access, security, and compression. Lastly, I’ve described a
few of the most popular communication protocols that can be used in a robot project.
Chapter 10 covers motors. Engineers classify motors by the type of power they con-
sume. AC and DC motors (including stepping motors) are discussed along with the dif-
ferent internal structures that make them work. The advantages and disadvantages of
each type are presented as well.
Chapter 11 covers mechanics and covers the selection and the relevant properties of
materials. Many robots have mechanical problems, so several design tips are included.
In addition, short sections are dedicated to static and dynamic calculations.