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Book Robotics Suites

    Book Details:
  • Author : Source Wikipedia
  • Publisher : University-Press.org
  • Release : 2013-09
  • ISBN : 9781230583808
  • Pages : 18 pages

Download or read book Robotics Suites written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 20. Chapters: ACROSS Project, AVM Navigator, Carmen Toolkit, Concurrency and Coordination Runtime, DialogOS, Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio, Mobile Robot Programming Toolkit, OpenRAVE, OpenRTM-aist, Python Robotics, RoboRealm, Robotc, Robotics simulator, Robotics suite, Robot Operating System, URBI, YARP.

Book From AI to Robotics

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  • Author : Arkapravo Bhaumik
  • Publisher : CRC Press
  • Release : 2018-02-28
  • ISBN : 1482251485
  • Pages : 431 pages

Download or read book From AI to Robotics written by Arkapravo Bhaumik and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From AI to Robotics: Mobile, Social, and Sentient Robots is a journey into the world of agent-based robotics and it covers a number of interesting topics, both in the theory and practice of the discipline. The book traces the earliest ideas for autonomous machines to the mythical lore of ancient Greece and ends the last chapter with a debate on a prophecy set in the apparent future, where human beings and robots/technology may merge to create superior beings – the era of transhumanism. Throughout the text, the work of leading researchers is presented in depth, which helps to paint the socio-economic picture of how robots are transforming our world and will continue to do so. This work is presented along with the influences and ideas from futurists, such as Asimov, Moravec, Lem, Vinge, and of course Kurzweil. The book furthers the discussion with concepts of Artificial Intelligence and how it manifests in robotic agents. Discussions across various topics are presented in the book, including control paradigm, navigation, software, multi-robot systems, swarm robotics, robots in social roles, and artificial consciousness in robots. These discussions help to provide an overall picture of current day agent- based robotics and its prospects for the future. Examples of software and implementation in hardware are covered in Chapter 5 to encourage the imagination and creativity of budding robot enthusiasts. The book addresses several broad themes, such as AI in theory versus applied AI for robots, concepts of anthropomorphism, embodiment and situatedness, extending theory of psychology and animal behavior to robots, and the proposal that in the future, AI may be the new definition of science. Behavior-based robotics is covered in Chapter 2 and retells the debate between deliberative and reactive approaches. The text reiterates that the effort of modern day robotics is to replicate human-like intelligence and behavior, and the tools that a roboticist has at his or her disposal are open source software, which is often powered by crowd-sourcing. Open source meta-projects, such as Robot Operating System (ROS), etc. are briefly discussed in Chapter 5. The ideas and themes presented in the book are supplemented with cartoons, images, schematics and a number of special sections to make the material engaging for the reader. Designed for robot enthusiasts – researchers, students, or the hobbyist, this comprehensive book will entertain and inspire anyone interested in the exciting world of robots.

Book Robot

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  • Author : Hans P. Moravec
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1999
  • ISBN : 9780195136302
  • Pages : 244 pages

Download or read book Robot written by Hans P. Moravec and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this compelling book, Hans Moravec predicts that machines will attain human levels of intelligence by the year 2040, and that by 2050, they will surpass us. But even though Moravec predicts the end of the domination by human beings, his is not a bleak vision. Far from railing against a future in which machines rule the world, Moravec embraces it, taking the startling view that intelligent robots will actually be our evolutionary heirs. "Intelligent machines, which will grow from us, learn our skills, and share our goals and values, can be viewed as children of our minds." And since they are our children, we will want them to outdistance us. In fact, in a bid for immortality, many of our descendants will choose to transform into "ex humans," as they upload themselves into advanced computers. This provocative new book, the highly anticipated follow-up to his bestselling volume Mind Children, charts the trajectory of robotics in breathtaking detail. A must read for artificial intelligence, technology, and computer enthusiasts, Moravec's freewheeling but informed speculations present a future far different than we ever dared imagine.

Book Advances in Mobile Robotics

Download or read book Advances in Mobile Robotics written by L. Marques and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2008 with total page 1309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides state-of-the-art scientific and engineering research findings and developments in the area of mobile robotics and associated support technologies. It contains peer-reviewed articles presented at the CLAWAR 2008 conference. Robots are no longer confined to industrial manufacturing environments; rather, a great deal of interest is invested in the use of robots outside the factory environment. The CLAWAR conference series, established as a high-profile international event, acts as a platform for dissemination of research and development findings to address the current interest in mobile robotics in meeting the needs of mankind in various sectors of the society. These include personal care, public health, and services in the domestic, public and industrial environments. The editors of the book have extensive research experience and publications in the area of robotics in general, and in mobile robotics specifically.

Book Robotics in Education

Download or read book Robotics in Education written by Richard Balogh and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-04 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of Educational Robotics and includes information that reflects the current status of the field, research activity, experiences, and new tools. It compiles the contributions presented at the 14th International Conference on Robotics in Education (RiE2023). Beyond insights into theoretical aspects, practical projects and syllabus activities exemplify the concepts and provide implementation ideas, which span the whole educational system from kindergarten to the university level. The relevance to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education is highlighted by teaching the topics in a unified framework. The book constitutes a valuable resource for educators, researchers, scientists, and engineers interested in robotics. It covers topics including school teaching curricula, educational methodologies and pedagogy, projects, competitions, hardware, simulations, programming, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in education.

Book Architectural Robotics

Download or read book Architectural Robotics written by Keith Evan Green and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2016-02-10 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How a built environment that is robotic and interactive becomes an apt home to our restless, dynamic, and increasingly digital society. The relationship of humans to computers can no longer be represented as one person in a chair and one computer on a desk. Today computing finds its way into our pockets, our cars, our appliances; it is ubiquitous—an inescapable part of our everyday lives. Computing is even expanding beyond our devices; sensors, microcontrollers, and actuators are increasingly embedded into the built environment. In Architectural Robotics, Keith Evan Green looks toward the next frontier in computing: interactive, partly intelligent, meticulously designed physical environments. Green examines how these “architectural robotic” systems will support and augment us at work, school, and home, as we roam, interconnect, and age. Green tells the stories of three projects from his research lab that exemplify the reconfigurable, distributed, and transfigurable environments of architectural robotics. The Animated Work Environment is a robotic work environment of shape-shifting physical space that responds dynamically to the working life of the people within it; home+ is a suite of networked, distributed “robotic furnishings” integrated into existing domestic and healthcare environments; and LIT ROOM offers a simulated environment in which the physical space of a room merges with the imaginary space of a book, becoming “a portal to elsewhere.” How far beyond workstations, furniture, and rooms can the environments of architectural robotics stretch? Green imagines scaled-up neighborhoods, villages, and metropolises composed of physical bits, digital bytes, living things, and their hybrids. Not global but local, architectural robotics grounds computing in a capacious cyber-physical home.

Book Advances in Service and Industrial Robotics

Download or read book Advances in Service and Industrial Robotics written by Andreas Müller and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-04-22 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the proceedings of the 31st International Conference on Robotics in Alpe-Adria-Danube Region (RAAD), held in Klagenfurt, Austria, June 8-10, 2022. It gathers contributions by researchers from several countries on all major areas of robotic research, development and innovation, as well as new applications and current trends. The topics covered include: novel designs and applications of robotic systems, intelligent cooperating and service robots, advanced robot control, human-robot interfaces, robot vision systems, mobile robots, humanoid and walking robots, bio-inspired and swarm robotic systems, aerial, underwater and spatial robots, robots for ambient assisted living, medical robots and bionic prostheses, cognitive robots, cloud robotics, ethical and social issues in robotics, etc. Given its scope, the book offers a source of information and inspiration for researchers seeking to improve their work and gather new ideas for future developments. Chapter “The Use of Robots in Aquatic Biomonitoring with Special Focus on Biohybrid Entities” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Book Primer of Robotic and Telerobotic Surgery

Download or read book Primer of Robotic and Telerobotic Surgery written by Garth H. Ballantyne and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2004 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an international group of pioneering leaders in robotic and telerobotic surgery, this state-of-the-art volume examines the feasibility, uses, capabilities, and limitations of this emerging technology in surgical practice and training. Chapters discuss current electronic systems for guiding laparoscopic surgery and describe the various surgical robots and telerobotic surgical systems available. Major sections review recent experience with AESOP, a voice-controlled robotic camera holder, in laparoscopic procedures and explore various telerobotic-assisted procedures in cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, and urologic surgery. Other chapters discuss cost issues in clinical use of telerobots, credentialing for telerobotic surgery, and use of telementoring in surgical training.

Book Software Engineering for Robotics

Download or read book Software Engineering for Robotics written by Ana Cavalcanti and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-07-05 with total page 483 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The topics covered in this book range from modeling and programming languages and environments, via approaches for design and verification, to issues of ethics and regulation. In terms of techniques, there are results on model-based engineering, product lines, mission specification, component-based development, simulation, testing, and proof. Applications range from manufacturing to service robots, to autonomous vehicles, and even robots than evolve in the real world. A final chapter summarizes issues on ethics and regulation based on discussions from a panel of experts. The origin of this book is a two-day event, entitled RoboSoft, that took place in November 2019, in London. Organized with the generous support of the Royal Academy of Engineering and the University of York, UK, RoboSoft brought together more than 100 scientists, engineers and practitioners from all over the world, representing 70 international institutions. The intended readership includes researchers and practitioners with all levels of experience interested in working in the area of robotics, and software engineering more generally. The chapters are all self-contained, include explanations of the core concepts, and finish with a discussion of directions for further work. Chapters 'Towards Autonomous Robot Evolution', 'Composition, Separation of Roles and Model-Driven Approaches as Enabler of a Robotics Software Ecosystem' and 'Verifiable Autonomy and Responsible Robotics' are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Book Introduction to AI Robotics  second edition

Download or read book Introduction to AI Robotics second edition written by Robin R. Murphy and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 649 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive survey of artificial intelligence algorithms and programming organization for robot systems, combining theoretical rigor and practical applications. This textbook offers a comprehensive survey of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and programming organization for robot systems. Readers who master the topics covered will be able to design and evaluate an artificially intelligent robot for applications involving sensing, acting, planning, and learning. A background in AI is not required; the book introduces key AI topics from all AI subdisciplines throughout the book and explains how they contribute to autonomous capabilities. This second edition is a major expansion and reorganization of the first edition, reflecting the dramatic advances made in AI over the past fifteen years. An introductory overview provides a framework for thinking about AI for robotics, distinguishing between the fundamentally different design paradigms of automation and autonomy. The book then discusses the reactive functionality of sensing and acting in AI robotics; introduces the deliberative functions most often associated with intelligence and the capability of autonomous initiative; surveys multi-robot systems and (in a new chapter) human-robot interaction; and offers a “metaview” of how to design and evaluate autonomous systems and the ethical considerations in doing so. New material covers locomotion, simultaneous localization and mapping, human-robot interaction, machine learning, and ethics. Each chapter includes exercises, and many chapters provide case studies. Endnotes point to additional reading, highlight advanced topics, and offer robot trivia.

Book Industrial robots and cobots

Download or read book Industrial robots and cobots written by Michał Gurgul and published by Michał Gurgul. This book was released on 2018-12-08 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the modern world, highly repetitive and tiresome tasks are being delegated to machines. The demand for industrial robots is growing not only because of the need to improve production efficiency and the quality of the end products, but also due to rising employment costs and a shortage of skilled professionals. The industrial robot market is projected to grow by 16% year-on-year in the immediate future. The industry’s progressing automation is increasing the demand for specialists who can operate robots. If you would like to join this sought-after and well-paid professional group, it’s time to learn how to operate and program robots using modern methods. This book provides all the information you will need to enter the industry without spending money on training or looking for someone willing to introduce you to the world of robotics. You will learn about all aspects of programming and implementing robots in a company. The book consists of four parts: general introduction to robotics for non-technical people; part two describes industry robotisation; part three depicts the principles and methods of programming robots; the final part touches upon the safety of industrial robots and cobots. Are you a student of a technical faculty, or even a manager of a plant who would like to robotise production? If you are interested in this subject, you won’t find a better book!

Book Learning Robotics with Robotis Dream Systems

Download or read book Learning Robotics with Robotis Dream Systems written by Chi N Thai and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-26 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The DREAM II(TM) (School Set) programmable robotic kit was released by ROBOTIS(R) in Spring 2018 for the USA market with a cost around $220 US. It is recommended for users at age 8 or older. It comes with instructions to build 23 programmable robot examples and it can be interfaced with two free popular programming tools: 1) The first interface uses a ROBOTIS tool called TASK(TM) which can generate machine code that runs on the robot controller CM-150 allowing it to interact with its built-in NIR sensors and miniature speaker, along with a variety of external actuators and sensors. These TASK codes can be developed on MS Windows(R) platforms or on iOS(R) and Android(R) mobile devices, and they can be deployed via USB (wired) or Bluetooth(R). 2) The second interface uses the Off-Line version of MIT's SCRATCH(R) 2 software to combine the power and multimedia services of a Windows PC with a direct control of the robot controller CM-150 via USB (wired) or Bluetooth and a helper application named R]SCRATCH, provided by ROBOTIS. This book is for you if you are a young robotics enthusiast looking at achieving on your own a firm foundation in robotics design and programming, or if you are an adult investigating the possible use of the DREAM II School Set to help children learn about robotics programming and design. This book will show that this kit can be quite a versatile tool to introduce students from 8 to 12 years old to fundamental concepts in several areas: mechanical design, computer programming, robot control, inter-device commu-nications and multimedia programming for richer story telling. This book consists of 6 chapters: 1) Chapter 1 presents an overview of the DREAM II system and its relationship with the SMART III system. The Sense-Think-Act paradigm used in developing the contents of this book is also described in this chapter. 2) Chapter 2 describes the hardware and software capabilities of the complete DREAM II system and shows how to get started with the School Set on Windows PCs as well as on Mobile Devices. This chapter also shows how to use the ROBOTIS MANAGER software tool using a basic wheeled robot design. 3) Chapter 3 is a substantial chapter providing a gradual but in-depth tutorial about applications of the R+TASK software tool using three robot designs - "Avoider/Follower," "TriCycle" and "Dowel Scanner." Topics included autonomous-behavior and remote-control algorithms, communications and audio programming techniques. PC and Mobile uses of the TASK tool are developed in this chapter. 4) Chapter 4 is also another substantial chapter mirroring the instructional approach and topics devel-oped in Chapter 3 but now using the R+SCRATCH/SCRATCH 2 tool chain and its multimedia and event programming features. 5) Chapter 5 presents mechanical design concepts inherent in the mechanical components provided in Level 1 of the "complete" DREAM II system (i.e. non-programmable), with the goal of helping students understand the mechanical design concepts represented in the provided Level 1 example robots and be creative in their own robot designs by showcasing additional mechanical concepts and robot designs. 6) Chapter 6 provides a closer look at select programmable robots provided in the School Set (i.e. Levels 2 and 3) to explain their hardware/software features and to offer suggestions to expand some selected robots beyond their original designs or solutions. This book also provides appropriate source codes and tutorial videos (via YouTube(R)) to illustrate the presented concepts, along with review questions to help students master learned materials. Please visit www.cntrobotics.com/dreambook for access options to the source codes and tutorial videos.

Book ROBOTICS ENGINEERING

Download or read book ROBOTICS ENGINEERING written by PRABHU TL and published by NestFame Creations Pvt Ltd.. This book was released on with total page 1666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an exhilarating journey into the realm of robotics engineering—an exploration of cutting-edge technologies, design principles, and groundbreaking innovations that are shaping the future of automation. "Unveiling the Future: Exploring Robotics Engineering and Innovation" is a comprehensive guide that unveils the principles and practices that empower individuals to understand, create, and revolutionize robotics technology. Pioneering Robotic Frontiers: Immerse yourself in the art of robotics engineering as this book provides a roadmap to understanding the intricate mechanics and intelligent systems that define modern robotics. From autonomous vehicles to humanoid robots, from industrial automation to artificial intelligence integration, this guide equips you with the tools to navigate the dynamic landscape of robotics innovation. Key Topics Explored: Robotics Design and Kinematics: Discover the fundamentals of robot design, movement, and manipulation in various applications. Sensing and Perception: Embrace the world of sensors, computer vision, and machine learning that enable robots to interact with their environment. Robot Programming and Control: Learn about programming languages, algorithms, and control systems that govern robotic behavior. Automation and Industry 4.0: Explore how robotics is transforming industries, optimizing processes, and revolutionizing manufacturing. Ethical and Social Implications: Understand the impact of robotics on society, including considerations of ethics, privacy, and human-robot interaction. Target Audience: "Unveiling the Future" caters to robotics enthusiasts, students, engineers, researchers, and anyone captivated by the possibilities of automation and artificial intelligence. Whether you're aspiring to contribute to robotic advancements, harness automation in industries, or simply seeking to grasp the forefront of technology, this book empowers you to navigate the exciting world of robotics engineering. Unique Selling Points: Real-Life Robotics Breakthroughs: Engage with inspiring examples of robotics innovations, from space exploration to medical applications. Hands-On Learning: Provide practical exercises and projects that allow readers to build and experiment with robotic systems. Industry Insights: Showcase how robotics engineering intersects with fields like healthcare, manufacturing, and space exploration. Futuristic Visions: Explore speculative concepts and future directions of robotics technology. Unlock the Robotic Revolution: "Robotics Engineering" transcends ordinary engineering literature—it's a transformative guide that celebrates the art of understanding, designing, and innovating in the realm of robotics. Whether you're building robot prototypes, envisioning AI-integrated systems, or contributing to the rise of autonomous technologies, this book is your compass to mastering the principles that drive successful robotics engineering. Secure your copy of "Robotics Engineering" and embark on a journey of exploring the endless possibilities of robotics innovation and engineering.

Book Intelligent Robots and Systems

Download or read book Intelligent Robots and Systems written by V. Graefe and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1995-09-27 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of the 300 papers presented during IROS '94, 48 were selected because they are particularly significant and characteristic for the present state of the technology of intelligent robots and systems. This book contains the selected papers in a revised and expanded form. Robotics and intelligent systems constitute a very wide and truly interdisciplinary field. The papers have been grouped into the following categories: – Sensing and Perception – Learning and Planning – Manipulation – Telerobotics and Space Robotics – Multiple Robots – Legged Locomotion – Mobile Robot Systems – Robotics in Medicine Other additional fields covered include; control, navigation and simulation. Since many researchers in robotics are now apparently interested in some combination of learning, mobile robots and robot vision, most of the articles included relate to at least one of these fields.

Book Robot Teams

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tucker Balch
  • Publisher : CRC Press
  • Release : 2002-04-17
  • ISBN : 1439863679
  • Pages : 425 pages

Download or read book Robot Teams written by Tucker Balch and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-04-17 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive volume on robot teams that will be the standard reference on multi-robot systems. The volume provides not only the essentials of multi-agent robotics theory but also descriptions of exemplary implemented systems demonstrating the key concepts of multi-robot research. Information is presented in a descriptive manner and augme

Book Mobile Robots

    Book Details:
  • Author : Joseph L. Jones
  • Publisher : CRC Press
  • Release : 1998-11-15
  • ISBN : 1439863989
  • Pages : 486 pages

Download or read book Mobile Robots written by Joseph L. Jones and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1998-11-15 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated, the second edition includes several new chapters with projects and applications. The authors keep pace with the ever-growing and rapidly expanding field of robotics. The new edition reflects technological developments and includes programs and activities for robot enthusiasts. Using photographs, illustrations, and informative t

Book Exploring Robotics with ROBOTIS Systems

Download or read book Exploring Robotics with ROBOTIS Systems written by Chi N. Thai and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-07-31 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 2nd edition textbook has been expanded to include of 175 additional pages of additional content, created in response to readers feedback, as well as to new hardware and software releases. The book presents foundational robotics concepts using the ROBOTIS BIOLOID and OpenCM-904 robotic systems, and is suitable as a curriculum for a first course in robotics for undergraduate students or a self-learner. It covers wheel-based robots, as well as walking robots. Although it uses the standard “Sense, Think, Act” approach, communications (bot-to-bot and PC-to-bot) programming concepts are treated in more depth (wired and wireless ZigBee/BlueTooth). Algorithms are developed and described via ROBOTIS’ proprietary RoboPlus IDE, as well as the more open Arduino-based Embedded C environments. Additionally, a vast array of web-based multimedia materials are used for illustrating robotics concepts, code implementations and videos of actual resulting robot behaviors. Advanced sensor interfacing for gyroscope, inertial measuring unit, foot pressure sensor and color camera are also demonstrated.