I am newbie to Robotics. Basically i am interested in creating intelligent devices which can be use in our daliy life. But i am confused and do not know from where i should start. And which programing language sould learn to program thess devices. Tell me which things i should learn, i mean electronics etc. As far as programing language concern ( i am a vb programer) most of you tell me about basicX but here is a problem i say it a big problem i think there is not a single book of basicX is available in my country. So please point out all things which should i learn( and don''t forget i am alone and do not have the support of a large team) Ehsen

Look for a book called Robot Builders Bonanza by Gordon McComb. It provides a good intro to general robotics And talks about programming/using chips like the basic stamp and oopic, i believe.

[edited by - Grunhund on September 16, 2003 9:10:46 PM]

Do you have an experience with electronics? If not then you have a long, but rewarding, road ahead of you. Grab a few of the electronic project books from Radio Shack. They have a lot of simple projects in them that you''ll find useful, and you''ll learn a lot in the process.

If you want to learn the basics of programming, sensors, and the mechanics involoved go buy yourself the Lego Mindstorms Robotics Invetion kit. It''s worth the money. You get a programmable computer brick, nice pieces that snap together, gears, and a access to a huge community.

The brick only has three inputs, and three outputs, but you can connect the computer bricks together. Some very generous people have also done tons of work to bring various development environments to the lego brick. The last time I checked there was a Java VM and a full C compiler available for free.

Cheers,
Will

Go buy a Lego mindstorm kit.

Yeah .. do as AP says ...

you need a LOT of elektonics before you can try a robot ..

*depends on the kit your buying ofc*