Maximum LEGO NXT: Building Robots with Java Brains

This project guide is a thorough course in building and programming powerful LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT robots using the versatile programming language Java. Instruction ranges from basic to sophisticated, providing plenty of cross-education in robotics, mechanical engineering, and Java programming. Example robots include a chess-playing arm, a navigating robot that can map a room within a few inches, and a telepresence robot that can be controlled through the Internet. Includes discussions of powerful NXT add-ons such as the compass sensor, camera, and Bluetooth GPS. 524 pages. Written by Brian Bagnall.