The LEGO MINDSTORMS robotics kits make it easy and fun to build working robots with LEGO bricks, motors, and a programmable controller. In his landmark book, Jin Sato introduces the basic principles of robotics engineering, including how to plan and build robots with tires, legs, and grasping hands. Readers even learn how to build Sato's famous robotic dog MIBO as well as four other robots. Includes a parts list for the robots and coverage of the programming environment, assembly drawings, and maintenance of robots.