Reports developments in modeling, simulation and control of flexible robot manipulators. This book covers a range of modeling approaches including classical techniques based on the Lagrange equation formulation, and parametric approaches based on linear input/output models using system identification techniques and neuro-modeling approaches.
Deals with the control aspects in underwater manipulation tasks. This book discusses the mathematical model with significant impact on the control strategy. It investigates the problem of controlling a 6-degrees-of-freedoms autonomous underwater vehicle and provides a survey of fault detection/tolerant strategies for unmanned underwater vehicles.
Robotics began as a science fiction creation which has become quite real. They have reached such areas as the Internet, ever-multiplying-medical uses and sophisticated military applications. Learning has become crucial for modern robotic systems as well. This book brings together leading research in this field.
Presents biologically inspired walking machines interacting with their physical environment. This book shows how the morphology and behavior control of machines can benefit from biological studies. It is suitable for those in the fields of robotics, biologically inspired mechatronics, electronics engineering, control, and artificial intelligence.
This volume shows how assembly and manufacturing technologies have evolved along with advances in enabling technologies, and how the emergence of complex micro/nano system products has dictated the development of new assembly and manufacturing technologies.
This book explores new planar patterns for camera calibration of intrinsic parameters, offering a line-based method for distortion correction. Covers calibration of structured light systems, and 3D Euclidean reconstruction using image-to-world transformation.
Service robots might soon free people from unpleasant, dull, dirty and dangerous tasks and work for them as servants. This book presents sample results from the DESIRE project (Deutsche Service Robotik Initiative - Germany Service Robotics Initiative).
Useful for teaching robotics, this text covers rigid-body transformations, forward and inverse positional kinematics, velocities and Jacobians of linkages, dynamics, linear control, non-linear control, force control methodologies, and programming of robots. It is useful for senior-year or first-year graduate level robotics courses.
Covers the problem in robot control, dealing with the direct interaction between a robot and a dynamic environment, including the human-robot physical interaction. This book provides comprehensive theoretical and experimental coverage of interaction control problems.
Professional Microsoft RoboticsDeveloper Studio Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio (MRDS) offers an exciting new wayto program robots in the Windows environment. With key portions of theMRDS code available in source form, it is readily extensible and offersnumerous opportunities for programmers and hobbyists.
Robotics has applications in areas such as, automobile manufacturing, aeroplane construction, Internet, medicine, and sophisticated military field. Control of robots is often remote which requires even more advanced computer vision capabilities, as well as sensors and interface techniques. This book brings together research in this field.
Niku offers comprehensive, yet concise coverage of robotics that will appeal to engineers. Robotic applications are drawn from a wide variety of fields. Emphasis is placed on design along with analysis and modeling. Kinematics and dynamics are covered extensively in an accessible style.
Scalability has been given many different definitions, depending upon the background of the person defining it, the technology being considered, and the operational use of the technology. This book examines the process of scaling robotic controls and displays for army soldiers.
This book explores wearable and autonomous systems, including advanced wearable sensors enabling applications, solutions for arthritic patients with limited movement, energy harvesting, physiological monitoring, communication, pathology detection and more.
This monograph presents new developments and advances of deformable robots made of electroactive polymer (EAP) gel, a promising new material for artificial muscles. Future direction of gel robots are also presented such as polymer robots and muscle suits.
Bridges the gap between the technological and philosophical aspects of information technology. This book offers both professionals and academics a philosophical foundation of IT so they can understand their own disciplines. It focuses on a part of IT which is often overshadowed by its technical counterparts.
The Stiquito robot is a small, inexpensive six-legged robot that is propelled only by nitinol acutator wires. With this kit the reader can build their own Stiquito robot and customize their design. The book describes the birth of Stiquito, the building process and possible modifications.
Presents model-based analysis and design methods for fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant control. This book uses architectural and structural models to analyse the propagation of the fault through the process, test fault detectability and reveal redundancies that can be used to ensure fault tolerance.
Many kinds of robots have some degree of autonomy. A high degree of autonomy is desirable in fields such as space exploration, where communication delays and interruptions are unavoidable. This book presents research on autonomous robots which are robots that can perform desired tasks in unstructured environments without continuous human guidance.
This book examines the feasibility of creating self-organizing robots, particularly at the molecular level, within current mechanical engineering limitations. It covers relevant topics such as design philosophy and self-organization in biological systems.
A monograph that has arisen from the multidisciplinary research extending over Biology, Robotics and Hybrid Systems Theory. It formulates the optimal control of maximizing the probability of robotic presence in a given region and discusses the application of the Minimum Principle for partial differential equations to this problem.
An expert in artificial intelligence and robotics examines our favourite science fiction tales (Avatar, Star Trek, The Terminator, Blade Runner, Robocop, Wall-E, The Jetsons, Iron Man, and others) to reveal which robots actually exist today and what we can expect to see in the not-too-distant future.
A collection of technical articles, written by international researchers in robotics. It presents threads of modern robotics research. It includes chapters that explore topics such as: mobile robots in extreme environments; autonomous spacecraft; the design of networked robotic systems; and, robotic grasping using inputs from vision systems.
Offers directions for building a CNC workshop robot at an affordable price. This book includes: start-to-finish illustrated instructions; guidance on installing easy-to-understand Windows software for controlling your robot; tips, tricks, and pictorial help; and, scaling and customizing instructions for building the robot that you want.
Tracking of autonomous vehicles and the high-precision positioning of robotic manipulators require advanced modeling techniques and control algorithms. Controller design should take into account any model nonlinearities. This title deals with the dynamic modeling of robots in terrestrial, aerial and marine environments.
Focuses on how to achieve more robot autonomy by means of reliable processing skills. This monograph discusses the developments in the areas of contact modeling, nonlinear parameter estimation and task plan optimization for improved estimation accuracy.
Provides a fundamental knowledge of robotic grasping and fixturing (RGF) manipulation. This title focuses on the modeling and applications of the RGF. It provides readers an overall picture and scientific basis of RGF, the comprehensive information and mathematic models of developing and applying RGF in industry.
This multidisciplinary review of signaling pathways that regulate circulatory and respiratory function focuses on those involved in cell signaling, from sensors and receptors on the cell surface to intracellular effectors that trigger molecule synthesis.
Parallel robots are the systems with closed-loop chains. They have the advantage of high speed, high stiffness, accuracy, compactness, time-saving of machining, high load/weight ratio, and low moving inertia. This book presents the research in the field of parallel robotics concerning synthesis, optimum design, and applications.
A guide to the fundamentals of robotics, which is set to enhance our lives in revolutionary ways. It covers practical knowledge in understanding, developing and using robots as equipment to automate a variety of industrial processes, and also examines the future possibilities for robotics.
Presents an examination of mobile robots and embedded systems, from introductory to intermediate level. This book is structured in three parts, dealing with Embedded Systems, Mobile Robot Design, and Mobile Robot Applications. It includes side-texts, figures, photographs, and worked example programs.
Ready to enter the robot world? This book walks you through building your very own little metal assistant from a kit, dressing it up, giving it a brain, programming it to do things, even making it talk. It also includes some titbits about robot history, icons and other navigational aids; tear-out cheat sheet; and top ten lists.
You can create Virtual 3D Lego Models Using Lego Software Power Tools. This book presents steps for installing and using all of the most popular Lego freeware applications. It consolidates all the applications into one program that allows readers to be up and running in minutes.
Focuses on wheel-based mobile robots that navigate in human-made indoor environments. This book emphasizes the generality of the solutions proposed to the different problems and their independence with respect to the exteroceptive sensors mounted on the mobile robot.
Describes an alternative to GPS navigation: a physics-based adaptive Bayesian pattern classification model that uses a passive thermal infrared imaging system to automatically characterize non-heat generating objects in unstructured outdoor environments for mobile robots.
A robotics "bible" which enhances the content on how to build - and have a universe of fun - with robots. It includes 30 projects. It offers what you need to build from plans provided or create your own designs: Robot Basics; Construction Techniques; Computer and Electronic Control; Power, Motors, and Locomotion; and, Practical Robotics Projects.
Deconstructs robot control into simple and distinct behaviors that are easy to program and debug for inexpensive microcontrollers with little memory so that once you've mastered programming your online 'bot, you can easily adapt your programs for use in physical robots.
This book constitutes the post-workshop proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Anticipatory Behavior in Adaptive Learning Systems, ABiALS 2008, held in Munich, in June 2008. The introductory chapter provides an overview of the contributions.
Here is a compilation of emerging application areas of robotics. The book covers robotics role in medicine, space exploration and also explains the role of virtual reality as a non-destructive test bed for further advances towards new challenges in robotics.
Distributed Coordination of Multi-agent Networks introduces problems, models, and issues such as collective periodic motion coordination, collective tracking with a dynamic leader, and containment control with multiple leaders. Solving these problems extends the existing application domains of multi-agent networks.
Autonomous robots are robots which can perform desired tasks in unstructured environments without continuous human guidance. Many kinds of robots have some degree of autonomy. Different robots can be autonomous in different ways. This book presents research in the field of autonomous robots.
Mindstorms are Lego Robots that can be manipulated using microcomputers, light and touch sensors, an infrared transmitter and CD-ROMs. This book details how to program Lego Mindstorms using the Java Virtual Machine for Lego Mindstorm programming. It includes a wallet-sized CD that contains the programming code in Java.
The user interface provided by the robot maker has been almost limited to so-called teaching pendant - a useful and safe tool to obtain the position and orientation at the tip of a robot along a desired trajectory. This book examines a position/force control system, first designed for industrial robots with an open architecture controller.
The field of robot vision guidance is developing rapidly. The benefits of sophisticated vision technology include savings, improved quality, reliability, safety and productivity. Robot vision is used for part identification and navigation. This book presents the research in the field of robot vision from around the world.
Provides an insight on the industrial robotics, with a critical analysis of the state of the market and an overview of the emerging robotic trends. This book addresses the design, modelling and optimisation of parallel kinematic structures exploiting also the advantages of screw theory.
Describes the mathematical foundations, especially geometric, underlying the motions and force-transfers in robots. Containing many illustrative examples and over 300 exercises, this book is suitable for graduate students, researchers and professionals in the field of robotics, robot design and development.
Details the behavior of objects at the micrometer scale and suitable robotics solutions, in terms of actuators, grippers, manipulators, environmental perception and microtechnology. This book presents in detail, the sector of robotics for handling objects of micrometer dimensions. It also includes corrected exercises.
This second edition reflects technological developments and includes programs and activities for robot enthusiasts. Step-by-step instructions take the reader through the process of constructing the two different and inexpensive yet fully functional robots.
A guide to sophisticated robotics projects which brings humanoid robot construction home to the hobbyist. It provides directions for 6 projects, each costing less than $300. It also helps readers learn about sensors, analog-to-digital converters, DC motor control, microcontrollers, feedback, and control systems.
Explains electronics from static electricity (rubbing a balloon) to developing robots. This book includes the tools necessary for the reader to create the projects in the book at little cost or inconvenience. It is divided into 19 sections, each one with two or more projects.
With a rewritten chapter on UAS safety evaluation including extra models, this fully updated edition remains a comprehensive examination of the myriad issues surrounding the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the US national airspace system.
Designed to present the fundamental principles of robotics with an emphasis on engineering applications and industrial solutions based on robotic technology. This book provides coverage of the major robotic classifications, including Wheeled Mobile Robots, Legged Robots, and the Robotic Manipulator.
This book provides a clear and precise description of the Smart houses and Robotics Systems on the market, their interoperability and the future perspective. It shows the different standards and the development platforms used by the main service robots.
In Robotics, electronics meets information technology and mechanical engineering. The meeting results in a boundless experimental field. This work covers various aspects of modern robotics, from sensors to motors, mechanical parts to microcontrollers, and matching programming tools and libraries for signal processing.
Introduces, through hands-on project work, the mechanics, electronics and programming involved in practical robot design-and-build. This book: contains step-by-step instructions for 5 complete self-build robots; introduces key techniques in electronics, programming and construction; contains illustrations and photographs.
Robotics began as a science fiction creation which has become quite real, first in assembly line operations such as automobile manufacturing, aeroplane construction, and more. They have reached areas such as the internet, ever-multiplying-medical uses and military applications. This book deals with control and learning in robotic systems.
Constitutes the proceedings of the 11th RoboCup International Symposium, held in Atlanta, GA, USA, in July 2007, immediately after the 2007 RoboCupSoccer, RoboCupRescue and RoboCupJunior competitions. This volume is suitable for R&D professionals and educationalists active or interested in robotics and artificial intelligence.
Featuring ideas and factoids about robots and robot-related arts and sciences, this robots book talks about robotics. It provides knowledge of robot history, the major fields and "schools" of robotics, and the basic skills and resources needed to create hobby robots.
Make a Mind Controlled Arduino Robot shows you how to build your own. You learn to measure attention level with a NeuroSky headband and send this information into Arduino. You will also build a line-avoiding system into the bot. And, of course, you will build the chassis of your robot from scratch.
Gives a comprehensive history of various robots or mechanical men that Westinghouse built from 1924 through the 1950's. This book contains rare photographs and information along with anecdotes from the original engineers and designers. It has been compiled to show the genius behind the automation of the first true robots built in America.
Helps build your first walking, talking, sensing, thinking robot. This book presents an introduction to robotics, motion control, sensors, and neural intelligence. It helps you put together basic modules to build sophisticated 'bots of your own design, and construct a robotic arm that responds to your spoken commands.
Industrial Robotics has a polarized view throughout the manufacturing sector in the United States. This resource covers a broad spectrum of robotics that can be readily used and applied by education and manufacturing personnel. It provides guidance to personnel involved in manufacturing who are thinking about implementing a robotic program.
Robotics provides the know-how on the foundations of robotics: modelling, planning and control. It covers mobile robots, visual control and motion planning. A variety of problems are worked through, and the tools to find engineering solutions are explained.
The new Robotics: Science and Systems conference spans all areas of robotics, bringing together researchers working on the algorithmic and mathematical foundations of robotics, robotics applications, and analysis of robotics systems. This volume contains papers presented at the inaugural conference, held at MIT in June, 2005.
Intelligent agent technology is a tool of computer science that can be used to engineer complex computer programmes that behave rationally in dynamic and changing environments. This book not only answers the questions 'what are agents?' and 'why are they useful?' but also the crucial question: how do I design and build intelligent agent systems?
Mobile robots have the capability to move around in their environment and are not fixed to one physical location. This book presents research from around the world on mobile robots, which are automatic machines that are capable of movement in a given environment.
Addresses the problem of analysis and design of networked control systems when the communication delays are varying in a random fashion. This book provides numerical examples in each designed control system to demonstrate the effectiveness and advantages of the proposed design method.
An introduction for the amateur to the ideas and concepts, both theoretical and practical, of robotics. It explains how and why robots work, and discusses how to make a simple two-legged humanoid robot that can be programmed to walk. There are no complicated formulae.
Organized as self-teaching guides, this title features key points, background information, questions at the end of each chapter, and even final exams. It takes an introductory approach to robotics, guiding readers through the required electronics, mechanics, and programming skills necessary to build their own robot.
Presents the results of an assessment of the state of robotics in Japan, Korea, Western Europe and Australia and a comparison of robotics R&D programs in these countries with those in the US. This book contains comparisons in areas like robotic vehicles, space robotics, service robots, humanoid robots, and networked robots.
Ccovers kinematics and dynamics. This book emphasises on basic concepts, derivations, and interpretations of the general principles. It is suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate students interested in the classical principles of mechanisms and robotics systems.
Robotics began as a science fiction creation which has become quite real, first in assembly line operations such as automobile manufacturing, and aeroplane construction. They have now reached such areas as the internet, ever-multiplying-medical uses and sophisticated military applications. This book presents the research in the field.
LEGO Guns is packed with building instructions for five impressive looking "weapons" built entirely from LEGO TECHNIC parts. The models range from sophisticated to easy, and readers of all ages will find something enjoyable to build and play with. Illustrations.
BEAM robots are cheap, simple, and can be built by beginners in just a few hours. The ten basic projects contained in this book aim to help beginning level readers to get started in robot building, and includes information about the basics of electronics and construction skills.
Flying insects are intelligent micromachines capable of exquisite maneuvers in unpredictable environments. This book examines various aspects of the mechanics, technology and intelligence of insects and insectoids. It is also of interest to academic and industrial researchers engaged with theory and engineering in the domain of aerial robotics.
Harness the capabilities of the NXT set and effectively plan, build, and program NXT 2.0 robots with this inventor's guide. Perdue offers practical building techniques, accompanied by step-by-step instructions for programming and testing a variety of sample robots.
Robot Programming by Demonstration explores user-friendly means of teaching new skills to robots. This book focuses on the two generic questions of what to imitate and how to imitate with the problem of the extraction of the essential features of a task and the determining of a way to reproduce these essential features in different situations.
Robotics began as a science fiction creation which has become quite real, first in assembly line operations such as automobile manufacturing, and aeroplane construction. They have reached such areas as the internet, ever-multiplying-medical uses and sophisticated military applications. This book brings together leading research in this field.
Want to build your own robots, turn your ideas into prototypes, control devices with a computer, or make your own cell phone applications? It's a snap with this book and the Arduino open source electronic prototyping platform. Get started with six fun projects and achieve impressive results quickly.
This interdisciplinary book offers papers presented at the 2009 conference on "Human Centered Robotic Systems" held at Bielefeld University, Germany. It addresses recent approaches, the current state-of-the-art, and possible future directions in this field.