LEGO Mindstorms NXTの洋書がそろそろ出ますよ

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そろそろLEGO Mindstorms NXTの洋書が出ますね. 待ち遠しいです.

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Hacker's Guide

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Hacker's Guide

Amazon.comの解説によると、キットの説明っぽいですね.

  • A collection of 10 hacking projects with step-by-step instructions for creating things ranging from solar power to ZigBee〓 technology to tank tread feet [“projects” appears twice.]
  • A portfolio of 12 exciting design projects featuring R. Buckminster Fuller's Geodesic Dome, Rem Koolhaas' Seattle Central Library, and the world's first NXT wristwatch
  • Complete disclosure about a “secret” game that is hidden inside every LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT kit
  • An in-depth guide to the NXT programming language
  • A special LEGO factory kit offer available only for readers of this book

もう1冊がJava本 ｷﾀ━━━━(ﾟ∀ﾟ)━━━━ｯ!!?

Maximum Lego Nxt

Maximum Lego Nxt

leJOSのLEGO Mindstorms NXT対応版が出ていないのに、Javaの書籍が出るというのが気になります. おそらく、この間のJavaでBluetoothを扱えるiCommand APIは登場するんでしょうね.

Amazon.comの書籍ページによると、

Review
"[This book] succeeds brilliantly in the difficult tasks of introducing the reader to the Java language, to the Mindstorms system, and to some programming techniques peculiar to robotics . . . in such a pleasant way that [the reader] doesn't even realize [he or she is] learning new concepts." ―Mario Ferrari, author, Building Robots with Lego Mindstorms

Book Description
As the only book to apply the versatile Java platform to the Lego NXT kit, this project guide is a thorough course in building and programming powerful robots. Instruction moves from basic to sophisticated, providing plenty of cross-education in robotics, mechanical engineering, and Java programming. The dozen 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. Further expanding the capabilities of the Lego NXT kit are discussions of powerful add-ons to the kit, such as a compass sensor, camera, and Bluetooth GPS.

うーん、、、NXT対応のleJOSなのか、iCommandなのか分からない。

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: The Mayan Adventure (Technology in Action)

LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT: The Mayan Adventure (Technology in Action)

お次は、現実世界の問題を解決するNXTロボットのデザインの仕方を紹介するそうです。なんか、おもしろそう。

This book shows how to design a NXT robot to solve real-world problems. It includes worksheets that encourage constructive brainstorming techniques. You'll gain access to four new and unique robot designs. This book is suitable for adults and kids exploring NXT.

レゴブロックとROBOLABで学ぶエンジニアリングアプローチ

レゴブロックとROBOLABで学ぶエンジニアリングアプローチ

最後に、和書です。しかし、7000円！高い！東京の大型書店に置いてないのかな〜東京出張の時に見に行くんだけど〜