• Want to build your own robots, turn your ideas into prototypes, control devices with a computer, or make your own mobile phone applications? It’s a snap with this book & the Arduino open source electronic prototyping platform• Get started with six fun projects & achieve impressive results quickly• Gain the know how & experience to invent your own cool gadgets With Arduino, building gadgets with embedded systems is easy, even for beginners. These tiny computers control functions in everything from cars to children's toys & mobile phones. Once you learn the basics, you'll build your first gadget in just a few days. Each learn-as-you-build project adds to your knowledge & skills. Projects included in the book are:• Stalker Guard
- a gadget with sensors to detect people approaching• Insect Robot
- An obstacle-avoiding robot with sensors & motors• Interactive Painting
- An interactive slideshow you control with your hands• Boxing Clock
- A graphically rich timer clock on an Android phone• Remote for a Smart Home
- A way to control power outlets with Arduino• Soccer Robot
- A remote-controlled, soccer-playing robot