Table Of Contents - LEGO MINDSTORMS Robots Manual

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ISBN: 1-56592-692-7 [12/99]
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Table of Contents

Preface
1. Welcome to MINDSTORMS
What Is a Robot?
Mobile Robots
What Is MINDSTORMS?
What Now?
Online Resources
2. Hank, the Bumper Tank
About the Building Instructions
Building Instructions
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