You've seen the sci-fi movies and dreamed of creating your very own robot - a machine built by your own hands that will move and perform tasks at your command! This book is the perfect illustrated guide to creating a unique machine from scratch by following simple step-by-step instructions. Using easily-sourced components you can teach yourself simple electronics and programming to make your robot walk, draw, or even clean up the mess you have made. Begin with a simple cardboard robot and progress to building a remote-controlled metal rover vehicle, or a robot powered by solar energy. With practice, your electronics know-how will soon enable you to design and build your very own custom-made creations using the technical skills you have learned here - the possibilities are endless.