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Robot subsystem roles: controller decisions, motor-driver power switching, sensor measurements.
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Controllers, Motor Drivers and Sensors: What Each Part Does in a Robot

Walter Humphrey

Learn how controllers, motor drivers, sensors and power work together in a small robot, with practical component-selection checks.

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Arduino build/upload workflow compared with MicroPython interactive and file workflows.
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Arduino or MicroPython for Your First Robot?

Walter Humphrey
Assembled SparkFun XRP Robot Kit KIT-27644. Product photograph courtesy of SparkFun Electronics.
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Getting Started with the Current XRP Robot Kit

Walter Humphrey
What Is ROS 2? A Beginner's Guide to the Robot Operating System
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What Is ROS 2? A Beginner's Guide to the Robot Operating System

Walter Humphrey
The Complete ROS 2 Guide for Beginners (2026)
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The Complete ROS 2 Guide for Beginners (2026)

Walter Humphrey
The Ultimate Guide to Learning Robotics in 2026
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The Ultimate Guide to Learning Robotics in 2026

Walter Humphrey
What Is Machine Vision? How Robots Use Cameras to Inspect, Identify, and Guide Automation
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What Is Machine Vision? How Robots Use Cameras to Inspect, Identify, and Guide Automation

Walter Humphrey
What Is a Collaborative Robot (Cobot)? How Cobots Work, Where They’re Used, and How They Differ From Industrial Robots

What Is a Collaborative Robot (Cobot)? How Cobots Work, Where They’re Used, and How They Differ From Industrial Robots

Walter Humphrey
How Computer Vision Lets Robots See and Understand the World
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How Computer Vision Lets Robots See and Understand the World

Walter Humphrey
How Mobile Robots Navigate: LiDAR, SLAM, Mapping, and Obstacle Avoidance Explained
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How Mobile Robots Navigate: LiDAR, SLAM, Mapping, and Obstacle Avoidance Explained

Walter Humphrey
Robot Arms Explained: Joints, Degrees of Freedom, Payload, Reach, and End Effectors
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Robot Arms Explained: Joints, Degrees of Freedom, Payload, Reach, and End Effectors

Walter Humphrey
Robot Sensors Explained: A Beginner's Guide to How Robots See, Measure, and Navigate
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Robot Sensors Explained: A Beginner's Guide to How Robots See, Measure, and Navigate

Walter Humphrey
What Is a Servo Motor? How Robots Control Position, Speed, and Movement.
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What Is a Servo Motor? How Robots Control Position, Speed, and Movement.

Walter Humphrey
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