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FIRST Robots: Rack 'N' Roll: Behind the Design (FIRST Robots: Behind the Design)

Author Vince Wilczynski, Stephanie Slezycki
Publisher Rockport Publishers
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ISBN / ASIN1592534112
ISBN-139781592534111
Sales Rank1,301,119
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸

Description

More than 750 photographs

The second annual book highlighting the creativity and process behind 30 winning robot designs from the 18th annual, international FIRST Robotics Competition. The FIRST organization, founded by Dean Kamen (inventor of the Segway) promotes education in the sciences, technology and engineering in collaboration with sponsors including Motorola, Xerox, NASA, Delphi, General Motors and other companies invested in science education.

This competition has been highlighted by major news organizations like NBC, CNN, Business Week online, and more, making this a high-profile, much anticipated yearly event among competitors and robot enthusiasts and the book will be a must-have item for those attending and participating in the events.