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Springer Verlag, Singapore Vision Based Identification and Force Control of
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on end-to-end robotic applications using vision and control algorithms, exposing its readers to design innovative solutions towards sensors-guided robotic bin-picking and assembly in an unstructured environment. The use of sensor fusion is demonstrated through a bin-picking task of texture-less cylindrical objects. The system identification techniques are also discussed for obtaining precise kinematic and dynamic parameters of an industrial robot which facilitates the control schemes to perform pick-and-place tasks autonomously without any interference from the user. The uniqueness of this book lies in a judicious balance between theory and technology within the context of industrial application. Therefore, it will be valuable to researchers working in the area of vision- and force control- based robotics, as well as beginners in this inter-disciplinary area, as it deals with the basics and technologically advanced research strategies.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Vision System and Calibration.- Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis.- Identification.- Force Control and Assembly.- Integrated Assembly and Performance Evaluation.- Conclusion.- Vision and Uncertainty Analysis.- Robot Jacobian.- Code Snippets and Experimental Videos.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Computer Vision and Machine Learning in
Book SynopsisThis book is as an extension of previous book “Computer Vision and Machine Learning in Agriculture” for academicians, researchers, and professionals interested in solving the problems of agricultural plants and products for boosting production by rendering the advanced machine learning including deep learning tools and techniques to computer vision algorithms. The book contains 15 chapters. The first three chapters are devoted to crops harvesting, weed, and multi-class crops detection with the help of robots and UAVs through machine learning and deep learning algorithms for smart agriculture. Next, two chapters describe agricultural data retrievals and data collections. Chapters 6, 7, 8 and 9 focuses on yield estimation, crop maturity detection, agri-food product quality assessment, and medicinal plant recognition, respectively. The remaining six chapters concentrates on optimized disease recognition through computer vision-based machine and deep learning strategies.Table of ContentsHarvesting robots for smart agriculture.- Drone-based weed detection architectures using deep learning algorithms and real-time analytics.- A deep learning-based detection system of multi-class crops and orchards using a UAV.- Real-life agricultural data retrieval for large scale annotation flow optimization.- Design and analysis of IoT-based modern agriculture monitoring system for real time data collection.- Estimation of wheat yield based on precipitation and evapotranspiration using soft computing methods.- Coconut maturity recognition using convolutional neural network.- Agri food products quality assessment methods.- Medicinal plant recognition from leaf images using deep learning.- ESMO based plant leaf disease identification: A machine learning approach.- Deep learning-based cuali flower disease classification.- An Intelligent System for Crop Disease Identification and Dispersion Forecasting in SriLanka.- Apple leaves diseases detection using deep convolutional neural networks and transfer learning.- A deep learning paradigm for detection and segmentation of plant leaves diseases.- Early-stage prediction of plant leaf diseases using deep learning models.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Foundations of Robotics: A Multidisciplinary
Book SynopsisThis open access book introduces key concepts in robotics in an easy to understand language using an engaging project-based approach. It covers contemporary topics in robotics, providing an accessible entry point to fundamentals in all the major domains. A section is dedicated to introducing programming concepts using Python, which has become a language of choice in robotics and AI. The book also introduces the reader to the Robot Operating System (ROS), the ubiquitous software and algorithmic framework used by researchers and the industry. The book provides an inspired, up-to-date and multidisciplinary introduction to robotics in its many forms, including emerging topics related to robotics on Machine Learning, ethics, Human-Robot Interaction, and Design Thinking. The book also includes interviews with industry experts, providing an additional layer of insight into the world of robotics. The book is made open access through the generous support from Kinova Robotics. The book is suitable as an undergraduate textbook in a relevant engineering course. It is also suitable for students in art and design, high school students, and self-learners who would like to explore foundational concepts in robotics. “This book provides the ‘foundation’ for understanding how robots work. It is the accessible introduction that artists and engineers have been waiting for.” - Ken Goldberg, William S. Floyd Jr. Distinguished Chair in Engineering, UC Berkeley.Table of ContentsPART I: Contextual Design Genealogy of artificial beings: from ancient automata to modern robotics Nicolas Reeves and David St-Onge 1.1 What is a robot? 1.2 A mythical origin 1.3 Early automata 1.4 Anatomical analogies: understanding through replication 1.5 Industrial (r)evolutions 1.6 Modern robotics 1.7 SOCIAL ROBOTICS 1.8 Robotic futures and transrobotics Teaching and learning robotics: A pedagogical perspective Eleni Petraki and Damith Herath 2.1 Learning objective 2.2 Introduction 2.3 Defining the body of knowledge of the robotics field 2.4 Review of research on pedagogies and practices in robotics education 2.5 Assessment practices 2.6 Paving the way for innovative pedagogies and assessment in robotics education 2.7 Chapter summary 2.8 Quiz 2.9 References Design Thinking: from Empathy to Ideation Fanke Peng 3.1 Learning objectives 3.2 Introduction 3.3 Design Thinking Process: Discover, Define, Develop and Deliver 3.4 Conclusion 3.5 Quiz 3.6 References Software building blocks: From Python to Version control Damith Herath, Adam Haskard and Niranjan Shukla 4.1 Learning Objectives 4.2 Introduction 4.3 Python and basics of programming 4.4 Object-Oriented Programming 4.5 Error handling 4.6 Secure Coding 4.7 Case study – Writing your first program in Python 4.8 Version control basics 4.9 Containerising applications 4.10 Chapter summary 4.11 Revision questions 4.12 Further reading 4.13 References The Robot Operating System (ROS1&2): programming paradigms and deployment David St-Onge and Damith Herath 5.1 Learning Objectives 5.2 Introduction 5.3 Why ROS? 5.4 What is ROS? 5.5 Key features from the core 5.6 Additional useful features 5.7 Linux for robotics 5.8 Chapter Summary 5.9 Revision Questions 5.10 Further reading 5.11 References Mathematical building blocks: From geometry to quaternions to Bayesian Rebecca Stower, Bruno Belzile and David St-Onge 6.1 Learning Objectives 6.2 Introduction 6.3 Basic Geometry and Linear Algebra 6.4 Geometric Transformations 6.5 Basic Probability 6.6 Derivatives 6.7 Basic Statistics 6.8 Chapter Summary 6.9 Revision Questions 6.10 Further Reading 6.11 References PART II: Embedded Design What makes robots? Sensors, Actuators and Algorithms Jiefei Wang and Damith Herath 7.1 Learning Objectives 7.2 Introduction 7.3 Sense: Sensing the world with sensors 7.4 Think: Algorithms 7.5 Act: Moving about with actuators 7.6 Computer vision in robotics 7.7 Review questions 7.8 Further reading 7.9 References Mobile robots: Controlling, Navigating and path planning Jiefei Wang and Damith Herath 8.1 Learning Objectives 8.2 Introduction 8.3 Mobile robots 8.4 Controlling robots 8.5 Path planning 8.6 Obstacle avoidance 8.7 Chapter Summary 8.8 Review Questions 8.9 Further Reading 8.10 References Lost in space! Localisation and Mapping Damith Herath 9.1 Learning Objectives 9.2 Introduction 9.3 Robot localisation problem 9.4 The Robot Mapping Problem 9.5 The Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM) problem 9.6 The Kalman Filter 9.7 A Case Study: Robot Localisation using the Extended Kalman Filter 9.8 Summary 9.9 Review Questions 9.10 Further Reading 9.11 References How to manipulate? Kinematics, dynamics and architecture of robot arms Bruno Belzile and David St-Onge 10.1 Learning Objectives 10.2 Introduction 10.3 Architectures 10.4 Kinematics of Serial Manipulators 10.5 Kinematics of Parallel Manipulators 10.6 Dynamics 10.7 Chapter Summary 10.8 Revision Questions 10.9 Further Reading 10.10 References Get together! Multi-robot systems: bio-inspired concepts and deployment challenges Vivek Shankar Varadharajan and Giovanni Beltrame 11.1 Objectives of the chapter 11.2 Introduction 11.3 Types of multi-robot systems 11.4 Swarm Programming 11.5 Deployment of real world swarm systems 11.6 Chapter Summary 11.7 Chapter Revision 11.8 Further reading 11.9 References The Embedded design process: CAD/CAM and prototyping Eddi Pianca 12.1 Learning Objectives 12.2 Introduction 12.3 The design process and CAD 12.4 The Design Process vs Design Thinking 12.5 CAD systems 12.6 CAD file types 12.7 CAD parametric modelling - Assembly and part files 12.8 CAD parametric modelling - Drawing Files 12.9 CAD File Transfer 12.10 VR and AR for CAD 12.11 CAM and CNC 12.12 Workshop 12.13 Case study - hexapod robot project 12.14 Revision questions 12.15 References PART II: Interaction Design Social robots: Principles of interaction design and user studies Janie Busby Grant & Damith Herath 13.1 Learning Objectives 13.2 Introduction 13.3 Cobots, Social Robots and Human Robot Interaction 13.4 Why conduct research? 13.5 Deciding on your research variables 13.6 Sampling, reliability & validity 13.7 Ethics 13.8 Chapter Summary 13.9 Revision Questions 13.10 References Safety first: On the safe deployment of robotic systems Bruno Belzile and David St-Onge 14.1 Learning Objectives 14.2 Introduction 14.3 Standards 14.4 Industrial Risk Assessment and Mitigation 14.5 Cobots 14.6 Mobile Robots 14.7 Chapter Summary 14.8 Revision Questions 14.9 Further Reading 14.10 References Managing the world complexity: from linear regression to deep learning Yann Bouteiller 15.1 Objectives of the chapter 15.2 Introduction 15.3 Definitions 15.4 From linear regression to deep learning 15.5 Policy search for robotic control 15.6 Wrapping it up: how to deeply understand the world 15.7 Summary 15.8 Quiz 15.9 Further reading Robot ethics: Ethical design considerations Dylan Cawthorne 16.1 Learning Objectives 16.2 Introduction 16.3 Ethics 16.4 The non-neutrality of technology 16.5 Technological determinism and multiple futures 16.6 Human values in design 16.7 Value sensitive design 16.8 Ethics tools 16.9 Case study: VSD of a Danish healthcare drone 16.10 Responsible research and innovation 16.11 Chapter summary 16.12 Revision questions 16.13 References APPENDIX: Projects Robot Hexapod Build Labs David Hinwood and Damith Herath 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Project One: Defining the Robot System 17.3 Project Two: Modelling the Position Kinematics 17.4 Project Three: Modelling the Velocity Kinematics with Python 17.5 Project Four: Building Communication Protocols 17.6 Some Final Thoughts 17.7 References ROS Mobile Manipulator labs David St-Onge, Corentin Boucher and Bruno Belzile 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Project 1: Discovering ROS and the Dingo 18.3 Project 2: Kalman for differential drive 18.4 Project 3: 3-DoF Kinematics 18.5 Project 4: Let's bring it back together! 18.6 Project 5: Save the day!
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Springer Verlag, Singapore The Science of Soft Robots: Design, Materials and
Book SynopsisThe goal of this textbook is to equip readers with as structured knowledge of soft robotics as possible. Seeking to overcome the limitations of conventional robots by making them more flexible, gentle and adaptable, soft robotics has become one of the most active fields over the last decade. Soft robotics is also highly interdisciplinary, bringing together robotics, computer science, material science, biology, etc. After the introduction, the content is divided into three parts: Design of Soft Robots; Soft Materials; and Autonomous Soft Robots. Part I addresses soft mechanisms, biological mechanisms, and soft manipulation & locomotion. In Part II, the basics of polymer, biological materials, flexible & stretchable sensors, and soft actuators are discussed from a materials science standpoint. In turn, Part III focuses on modeling & control of continuum bodies, material intelligence, and information processing using soft body dynamics. In addition, the latest research results and cutting-edge research are highlighted throughout the book. Written by a team of researchers from highly diverse fields, the work offers a valuable textbook or technical guide for all students, engineers and researchers who are interested in soft robotics.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Soft Mechanisms.- Chapter 3: Biological Mechanisms.- Chapter 4: Soft Manipulation and Locomotion.- Chapter 5: Basics of Polymer.- Chapter 6: Biological Material.- Chapter 7: Flexible and Stretchable Sensors.- Chapter 8: Soft Actuators.- Chapter 9: Modeling and Control of Continuum Body.- Chapter 10: Material Intelligence.- Chapter 11: Information Processing using Soft Body Dynamics.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on
Book SynopsisThis volume comprises the select proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Communication (ICAIRC 2023). The content focuses on big data and cloud computing and the application of artificial intelligence, robotics and engineering, the Internet of Things, and sensor technology. Some of the topics covered include robot control, perception systems, dexterous manipulation, robot sensing, and data fusion, technology architecture of IoT, information analysis and processing of IoT, dynamic resource supply and consumption, IoT chips and sensors, industrial IoT, and Big Data, the architecture of Big Data, security and privacy of Big Data, management and operation of cloud computing, etc. This volume will be of interest to those working in academia and industry in the fields of computation, communication, and engineering.
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Springer Nature Singapore Embedded Artificial Intelligence
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the emerging topic of embedded artificial intelligence and provides a systematic summary of its principles, platforms, and practices. In the section on principles, it analyzes three main approaches for implementing embedded artificial intelligence: cloud computing mode, local mode, and local-cloud collaborative mode. The book identifies five essential components for implementing embedded artificial intelligence: embedded AI accelerator chips, lightweight neural network algorithms, model compression techniques, compiler optimization techniques, and multi-level cascaded application frameworks. The platform section introduces mainstream embedded AI accelerator chips and software frameworks currently used in the industry. The practical part outlines the development process of embedded artificial intelligence and showcases real-world application examples with accompanying code. As a comprehensive guide to the emerging field of embedded artificial intelligence, the boo
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Intelligent Robotics and Applications: 16th
Book SynopsisThe 9-volume set LNAI 14267-14275 constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2023, which took place in Hangzhou, China, during July 5–7, 2023.The 413 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 630 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Human-Centric Technologies for Seamless Human-Robot Collaboration; Multimodal Collaborative Perception and Fusion; Intelligent Robot Perception in Unknown Environments; Vision-Based Human Robot Interaction and Application.Part II: Vision-Based Human Robot Interaction and Application; Reliable AI on Machine Human Reactions; Wearable Sensors and Robots; Wearable Robots for Assistance, Augmentation and Rehabilitation of Human Movements; Perception and Manipulation of Dexterous Hand for Humanoid Robot.Part III: Perception and Manipulation of Dexterous Hand for Humanoid Robot; Medical Imaging for Biomedical Robotics; Advanced Underwater Robot Technologies; Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms; Evaluation of Wearable Robots for Assistance and Rehabilitation; 3D Printing Soft Robots.Part IV: 3D Printing Soft Robots; Dielectric Elastomer Actuators for Soft Robotics; Human-like Locomotion and Manipulation; Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning for Smart Robots.Part V: Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning for Smart Robots; Robotic Tactile Sensation, Perception, and Applications; Advanced Sensing and Control Technology for Human-Robot Interaction; Knowledge-Based Robot Decision-Making and Manipulation; Design and Control of Legged Robots.Part VI: Design and Control of Legged Robots; Robots in Tunnelling and Underground Space; Robotic Machining of Complex Components; Clinically Oriented Design in Robotic Surgery and Rehabilitation; Visual and Visual-Tactile Perception for Robotics.Part VII: Visual and Visual-Tactile Perception for Robotics; Perception, Interaction, and Control of Wearable Robots; Marine Robotics and Applications; Multi-Robot Systems for Real World Applications; Physical and Neurological Human-Robot Interaction.Part VIII: Physical and Neurological Human-Robot Interaction; Advanced Motion Control Technologies for Mobile Robots; Intelligent Inspection Robotics; Robotics in Sustainable Manufacturing for Carbon Neutrality; Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms.Part IX: Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms; Cutting-Edge Research in Robotics.Table of ContentsHuman-centric Technologies for Seamless Human-robot Collaboration.- Method for Identifying Knee Joint Stiffness During Human Standing.- Motion Control and Simulation Analysis of a manipulator Based on Computed Torque Control Method.- Design and Realization of a Multi-DoF Robotic Head for Affective Humanoid Facial Expression Imitation.- Adversarial Attacks on Skeleton-based Sign Language Recognition.- Adaptive Goal-Biased Bi-RRT for Online Path Planning of Robotic Manipulators.- A Novel 3-DOF Spherical Hybrid Mechanism for Wrist Movement: Design, Kinematics, and Simulation.- Dimensional Synthesis of a Novel Redundantly Actuated Parallel Manipulator.- A Novel Hyper-Redundant Manipulator Dynamic Identification Method Based on Whale Optimization and Nonlinear Friction Model.- Study on Shared Compliance Control of Teleoperated Abdominal Ultrasonic Robot.- Construction of Control System on Kinematic Redundant Hybrid Parallel Mechanism for Micro-assembly.- Multimodal Collaborative Perception and Fusion.- Influence of Contact Characteristics on Pressure Sensing of IPMC Sensors.- Optimization-Based Motion Planning Method for a Robot Manipulator under the Conditions of Confined Space and Heavy Load.- Vision-based Categorical Object Pose Estimation and Manipulation.- Animal-Like Eye Vision Assisted Locomotion of a Quadruped Based on Reinforcement Learning.- Abnormal Emotion Recognition Based on Audio-Visual Modality Fusion.- Powerful Encoding and Decoding Computation of Reservoir Computing.- Bidirectional Delay Estimation of Motor Control Systems at Different Muscle Contraction Levels.- Growing Memory Network with Random Weight 3DCNN for Continuous Human Action Recognition.- Sleep-dependent memory replay enables brain-like robustness in neural networks.- Improving Motor Imagery Brain-Computer Interface Per-Formance through Data Screening.- The Impact of Three-Week Passive Robotic Hand Therapy on Stroke Patients.- A Six-Dof Parallel Robot-Assisted Dispensing Platform with Visual Servoing and Force Sensing for Accurate Needle Positioning and Mass Control.- Post-Stroke Motor Function Assessment Based on Brain-Muscle Coupling Analysis.- Factors Affecting the Perception Performance of Biomimetic Tactile Sensing System.- Intelligent Robot Perception in Unknown Environments.- Air-Ground Robots’ Cooperation-Based Mountain Glaciers Thickness Continuous Detection: Systems and Applications.- A Modified Artificial Potential Field Method Based on Subgoal Points for Mobile Robot.- A Modular Tensegrity Mobile Robot with Multi-Locomotion Modes.- Quantum Genetic Algorithm with Fuzzy Control Based on Clustering Analysis.- Design and Research of a Snake-Like Robot Based on Orthogonal Joint and Wheel Modules.- Multi-Sensor Tightly Coupled SLAM Algorithm Based on Feature Planes in Indoor Scenes.- Intelligent Perception Solution for Construction Machinery Based on Binocular Stereo Vision.- Design and Experimental Study of an Intelligent Soft Crawling Robot for Environmental Interactions.- Vision based flame detection using compressed domain motion prediction and multi-feature fusion.- Vision-LiDAR-Inertial Localization and Mapping Dataset of a Mining Cave.- Gesture recognition based on LightViT network against sEMG electrode shift.- Hybrid Scheme for Efficient Deformable Image Registration.- A Trunk Map Construction Method for Long-Term Localization and Navigation for Orchard Robots.- Relational Alignment and Distance Optimization for Cross-modality Person Re-Identification.- RGB-D Camera Based Map Building and Path Planning of Snake Robot.- Map Smoothing Method for Map Distortion with Localization Error.- A Novel Line Approximation Approach for State Updates of Grid Maps.- A Flexible and Highly Sensitive Ultrasonic Transducer for Accurate Three-Dimensional Positioning.- Grasp Compliant Control using Adaptive Admittance Control Methods for Flexible Objects.- Vision-Based Human Robot Interaction and Application.- Research on an Embedded System of Cotton Field Patrol Robot based on AI Depth Camera.- Hard Disk Posture Recognition and Grasping Based on Depth Vision.- Design of a Visual Guidance Robotic Assembly System for Flexible Satellite Equipment Unit Assembly.- Full Resolution Repetition Counting.- Human-robot interactive operating system for underwater manipulators based on hand gesture recognition.- Registration of Structured Light Camera Point Cloud Data with CT Images.- Automatic loading and unloading system with workpiece identification based on YOLOv5.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Intelligent Robotics and Applications: 16th
Book SynopsisThe 9-volume set LNAI 14267-14275 constitutes the proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2023, which took place in Hangzhou, China, during July 5–7, 2023.The 413 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 630 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Human-Centric Technologies for Seamless Human-Robot Collaboration; Multimodal Collaborative Perception and Fusion; Intelligent Robot Perception in Unknown Environments; Vision-Based Human Robot Interaction and Application.Part II: Vision-Based Human Robot Interaction and Application; Reliable AI on Machine Human Reactions; Wearable Sensors and Robots; Wearable Robots for Assistance, Augmentation and Rehabilitation of Human Movements; Perception and Manipulation of Dexterous Hand for Humanoid Robot.Part III: Perception and Manipulation of Dexterous Hand for Humanoid Robot; Medical Imaging for Biomedical Robotics; Advanced Underwater Robot Technologies; Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms; Evaluation of Wearable Robots for Assistance and Rehabilitation; 3D Printing Soft Robots.Part IV: 3D Printing Soft Robots; Dielectric Elastomer Actuators for Soft Robotics; Human-like Locomotion and Manipulation; Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning for Smart Robots.Part V: Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning for Smart Robots; Robotic Tactile Sensation, Perception, and Applications; Advanced Sensing and Control Technology for Human-Robot Interaction; Knowledge-Based Robot Decision-Making and Manipulation; Design and Control of Legged Robots.Part VI: Design and Control of Legged Robots; Robots in Tunnelling and Underground Space; Robotic Machining of Complex Components; Clinically Oriented Design in Robotic Surgery and Rehabilitation; Visual and Visual-Tactile Perception for Robotics.Part VII: Visual and Visual-Tactile Perception for Robotics; Perception, Interaction, and Control of Wearable Robots; Marine Robotics and Applications; Multi-Robot Systems for Real World Applications; Physical and Neurological Human-Robot Interaction.Part VIII: Physical and Neurological Human-Robot Interaction; Advanced Motion Control Technologies for Mobile Robots; Intelligent Inspection Robotics; Robotics in Sustainable Manufacturing for Carbon Neutrality; Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms.Part IX: Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms; Cutting-Edge Research in Robotics.Table of ContentsInnovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms - Ⅱ.- Design and Analysis of a Novel Ring Truss Deployable Antenna Mechanism.- Model-based Performance Enhancement for Compound Twisted and Coiled Actuators.- Lightweight design method of stacker column structure based on multi-parameter sensitivity analysis.- Optimum Design of 3-UPS/S Parallel Humanoid Wrist Joint.- Kinematic Analysis of Overrunning on a Swing Arm Tracked Mobile Chassis.- Design and Implementation of a Modular Self-reconfigurable Spherical Robot Connected by Magnetic Force.- Graph Synthesis of Generalized Parallel Mechanisms with Coupling Sub-Chains.- Analysis of Mechanism Elastodynamic Performance in Automatic Excavating Process of Excavating Robot.- Measurement and Analysis of End Jitter of Six-axis Industrial Robots.- Description of configuration transformation matrix of reconfigurable mechanism and automatic retrieval and recognition of motion mode.- Design of a voice coil motor-driven multi-DOF parallel micropositioning stage.- Structural Design of a Multi mode Variable Coupling Multi axis Parallel Mobile Robot.- Design and Kinematic Analysis of DNA Nanomachines.- Design and analysis of a new type of solar panel.- Cutting-edge Research in Robotics.- Real-Time Monitoring System of Spray-Painting Robot Based on Five-Dimension Digital Twin Model.- A Methodology for Optimization Design of Parallel Manipulators with Similar Stiffness Performance Design.- Collaborative Robot-Oriented Joint Real-time Control Based on Heterogeneous Embedded Platform.- A Novel Sensitivity Analysis Method for Geometric Errors of a Parallel Spindle Head.- A Novel Prognostic Method for Wear of Sliding Bearing based on SFENN.- Accurate Interpolation Algorithm Based on Fir Filters with Local Dynamic Adjustment.- Investigation of Soft Acoustic Waveguide Dispersion for Wearable Strain Sensing in Human Motion Monitoring.- Design and Optimization of Compliant Rotational Hinge Based on Curved Beam.- A Visual-Inertial Fusion Mapping and Localization System Using AprilTag in GNSS-Denied Scenes .- An Orientation Measurement Method for Industry Robot Based on Laser Tracker.- Programming the Motion of Nanofiber Mat Actuator Through an Area Selective Epoxy Coating Method.- Design of a Multi-Robot Digital Twin System with Bidirectional Motion Synchronization Capabilities.
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Springer Control Design for Haptic Systems
Book SynopsisIntroduction to Haptic Systems.- Control of Haptic Systems.- Input-to-State Stability (ISS) and Haptic Control.- Transparency of Haptic Systems.- Haptic Systems under Time Delay.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Fourth Congress on Intelligent Systems
Book SynopsisThis book is a collection of selected papers presented at the Fourth Congress on Intelligent Systems (CIS 2023), organized by CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India, under the technical sponsorship of the Soft Computing Research Society, India, during September 45, 2023. It includes novel and innovative work from experts, practitioners, scientists, and decision-makers from academia and industry. It covers topics such as the Internet of Things, information security, embedded systems, real-time systems, cloud computing, big data analysis, quantum computing, automation systems, bio-inspired intelligence, cognitive systems, cyber-physical systems, data analytics, data/web mining, data science, intelligence for security, intelligent decision-making systems, intelligent information processing, intelligent transportation, artificial intelligence for machine vision, imaging sensors technology, image segmentation, convolutional neural network, image/video classification, soft comput
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Academic Press Digital Twin Development and Deployment on the Cloud
Table of Contents1. Added value of digital twins and IoT 2. Cloud and IoT technologies 3. Digital twin model creation of a robotic arm 4. Ball on plate modeling 5. Digital twin model creation of double mass spring damper system 6. Digital twin model creation of solar panels 7. Digital twin development for an inverter circuit for motor drive systems 8. Digital twin development and cloud deployment for a Hybrid Electric Vehicle 9. Digital twin development and cloud deployment for a DC Motor Control embedded system 10. Digital twin development and deployment for a wind turbine Index
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Clarendon Press Features and Fluents
Book SynopsisTechniques for reasoning about actions an change in the physical world is one of the classical research topics in artificial intelligence. It is motivated by the needs of autonomous robots which must be able to anticipate their immediate future, to plan their future actions, and to figure out what went wrong in case of problems. It is also motivated by the needs of common-sense reasoning for example in the understanding of natural language texts, where processes and change over time is an ever-present phenomenon. The same set of problems arises in several other areas of computing such as in conceptual modelling for data bases, and in the rapidly growing area of intelligent control.The present research monograph presents and uses a novel methodology for reasoning about actions and change. Traditional research contributions have proposed new logic variants which were only supported by episodical examples. THe work described here uses a systematic methodology for identifying the exact ranTrade ReviewThe book presents deep and serious insight into inert and inhabited dynamical systems (IDS). * Zentralblatt fur Mathematik *Those working in nonmonotonic reasoning, planning, temporal logic, reasoning about actions and change, and related areas will find this book worth reading. * Computing Reviews *Table of ContentsInert and inhabited dynamical systems ; Inference operations on scenario descriptions ; Underlying semantics for IDS worlds ; Elementary feature logic and meta-logical concepts ; Lexical-domain object-feature logic ; Temporal feature logic for discrete time domains ; Chronicle completion in k-IA ; Intended models for chronicles in k-IA ; Entailment methods for k-IA using DFL-1 ; Duration constraints ; Entailment methods for k-OA using occlusion ; Composite actions ; Upper applicability bounds and assessment of soundness ; Future directions ; Terms index ; Notation ; References to related work
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Book SynopsisSince prehistoric times, humans have invented ways to simplify daily activities to improve productivity. The most recent milestone in this journey is robotic process automation (RPA), helping to build software robots that can be leveraged to automate mundane and repetitive tasks that can be labor-intensive and prone to errors. In recent years, RPA has been integrated with emerging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to create what is referred to as intelligent automation (IA), emulating human actions and decision-making abilities. This book addresses the critical questions about the rise, usage, and future of IA practices.This book is structured by general personas considered as its primary target audience, ranging from: Early-stage practitioners seeking to learn effective management of IA programs Established IA practitioners seeking to drive maturity and scale Business leaders seeking to understand how to drive busiTrade ReviewTestimonials "Intelligent Automation has emerged as a critical discipline for businesses seeking to improve operational efficiency and reduce toil. Co-authored by industry and academic experts, this book promises to offer practical guidance and valuable insights rooted in real-world experience and cutting-edge research. It covers topics such as citizen-led development initiatives, the strategic use of automation platforms, and the role of AI and ML, including the latest Generative AI technologies. Additionally, it provides actionable advice on aligning automation initiatives with organizational culture and business objectives. This book is a valuable resource for anyone aspiring to become a leader in the field of Intelligent Automation." Rama Akkiraju, VP, Enterprise Automation and AI, NVIDIA "With a profound historical understanding and unparalleled insight into AI and intelligent automation, Shail Khiyara is a true thought leader. The chapters contributed by Shail in this book offer a masterful blend of in-depth knowledge, historical context, and forward-thinking insight. As a speaker, Shail is engaging and enlightening, transforming complex concepts into relatable narratives." Darren Atkins, CIO, The Royal Free London NHS (UK National Health Service) "With automation being such a critical and transformative component of the future of business, this book could not have come at a better time. There's a fundamental shortage of talent of those who deeply understand automation capabilities and how to appropriately apply them to business solutions. This book is a tremendous resource for anyone who is looking to upskill, reskill, or simply learn more about intelligent automation." Wendy Batchelder, SVP & Chief Data Officer, Salesforce "I’ve been in the intelligent automation space for almost 6 years and have had the opportunity to work with many of the Fortune 500. We’ve partnered with them to operationalize large scale intelligent automation programs that deliver hard dollars back to their balance sheet and transformed their business processes for the future of work. The release of this book is very timely, many organizations struggle with successfully scaling their IA programs. With the acceleration of AI, this will only become more complex and organizations who have an automation first mindset will set themselves apart from their competition. This is why bridging the gap between business and academia is crucial in ensuring the future talent of work supports this demand." Emmanuel R. Galan, Regional Vice President – MEU West, UiPath "This book is a must-read for EDUCATORS AND EXECUTIVES ALIKE who have an interest in learning more about Automation and how it will affect businesses and the global economy. There is no doubt that RPA and Intelligent Automation have gathered pace and steam over the last few years, and this book captures the opportunity from a practical perspective. The contributors to this book have real firsthand experience at implementation and have shared their candid journeys and experiences. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did." Ray Grady, former CEO Conexiom "Companies today all know they have to automate. They have to improve cost measurement, speed, productivity, and go-to-market strategies – while freeing employees from mundane, repetitive tasks. It’s all about combining the best of human creativity and the power of digital technology. Embrace it… as it’s going to happen, and no better book to tell you how!" Adrian Jones, CEO and Co-Founder, personar.ai "The subject matter, Robotic Process Automation, and Intelligent Automation, of this book is very timely. The authors provide a very readable book for both practitioners and academicians. The chapters are broken down such that one could choose a specific chapter that is more applicable to one’s area of interest. The authors present numerous topics that organizations can implement to remain competitive. This book has something to offer for everyone." Dr. Gerald Kohers, Department Chair - Management, Marketing, and Information Systems, Sam Houston State University "In my Celonis experience working with Bobby Jutley on Process Mining opportunities at HP, I have observed that Bobby is a highly effective change agent in digital transformation and Automation for the Company. He is quick to identify and promote opportunities, and his strong ability to collaborate across IT and the business sets him apart from most people in the business process automation space. His attention to detail and sense of urgency is key to transforming insights to value for HP." Susan Lucero, Global Account Manager, Celonis "With our IA journey, we learned it is important to integrate process discovery, mining, and automation to solve the right problem. Technology is becoming more simpler (with little or no coding), which is so important to have robust planning: from business drivers to governance strategy, in order to achieve the organization’s digital transformation outcomes. This book bridges theory with real examples to help practitioners plan their organization’s IA strategy." Emilie Ly, Senior Director, BPM & RPA, VMware "Intelligent automation, and especially Robotic Process Automation, requires building a bridge between business needs and the application of technology and academic thinking to solve tom orrow's challenges today. This book provides a clear and concise view of how to learn and adopt Intelligent Automation and expands our vision of how this new industrial revolution is already impacting our schools and businesses. The success of any company is always marked by creating competitive advantages. Intelligent automation provides a gateway to create value within our community, customer base, and future workforce." Antonio Marin - CIO, USMed-Equip, LLC. "Gigaforce clients were skeptical about implementing RPA in their Subrogation and Recovery department, but it has exceeded their expectations. Implementing intelligent automation for business processes has been a game-changer. We have saved time, reduced errors and costs, and improved our client’s overall efficiency. Our client team members can now focus on more strategic tasks requiring human expertise in recovery and subrogation. This book presents how to establish, scale, and manage intelligent automation practices. " Rajeev Rawat, Co-Founder and CPO, Gigaforce Inc. "The authors do an awesome job of describing in this book how Intelligent Automation is the next evolutionary step for achieving sustainable competitive advantage! Intelligent Automation integrates Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) by automating business workflows to advance business processes. This book is a fantastic reference for academics, students, and researchers, but it provides an even stronger guide for the practitioner trying to achieve and sustain a competitive advantage in today’s global automated business world." Dr. Gary L Stading, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Texas A&M University - Texarkana "Bobby Jutley brings his expertise and real-world experience to light as he succinctly summarizes the technological and organizational aspects of Process Discovery while highlighting the fact that Process Discovery excellence has rapidly become a strategic weapon and critical success factor in prioritizing digital transformation opportunities and creating competitive advantage by driving quality, speed, and agility into every aspect of the business." Ramey Stevens, Global Account Executive, UiPath "RPA has been one of the most critical capabilities in his technology toolbox. Paul says that without RPA, "most CIOs and business leaders simply would not have been able to advance digital transformation at the pace necessitated. Digital transformation requires a comprehensive suite of tools and capabilities, and RPA fits in perfectly." Paul Walsh, SVP of Digital Technology and Operations at Sony Interactive Entertainment Testimonials "Intelligent Automation has emerged as a critical discipline for businesses seeking to improve operational efficiency and reduce toil. Co-authored by industry and academic experts, this book promises to offer practical guidance and valuable insights rooted in real-world experience and cutting-edge research. It covers topics such as citizen-led development initiatives, the strategic use of automation platforms, and the role of AI and ML, including the latest Generative AI technologies. Additionally, it provides actionable advice on aligning automation initiatives with organizational culture and business objectives. This book is a valuable resource for anyone aspiring to become a leader in the field of Intelligent Automation." Rama Akkiraju, VP, Enterprise Automation and AI, NVIDIA "With a profound historical understanding and unparalleled insight into AI and intelligent automation, Shail Khiyara is a true thought leader. The chapters contributed by Shail in this book offer a masterful blend of in-depth knowledge, historical context, and forward-thinking insight. As a speaker, Shail is engaging and enlightening, transforming complex concepts into relatable narratives." Darren Atkins, CIO, The Royal Free London NHS (UK National Health Service) "With automation being such a critical and transformative component of the future of business, this book could not have come at a better time. There's a fundamental shortage of talent of those who deeply understand automation capabilities and how to appropriately apply them to business solutions. This book is a tremendous resource for anyone who is looking to upskill, reskill, or simply learn more about intelligent automation." Wendy Batchelder, SVP & Chief Data Officer, Salesforce "I’ve been in the intelligent automation space for almost 6 years and have had the opportunity to work with many of the Fortune 500. We’ve partnered with them to operationalize large scale intelligent automation programs that deliver hard dollars back to their balance sheet and transformed their business processes for the future of work. The release of this book is very timely, many organizations struggle with successfully scaling their IA programs. With the acceleration of AI, this will only become more complex and organizations who have an automation first mindset will set themselves apart from their competition. This is why bridging the gap between business and academia is crucial in ensuring the future talent of work supports this demand." Emmanuel R. Galan, Regional Vice President – MEU West, UiPath "This book is a must-read for EDUCATORS AND EXECUTIVES ALIKE who have an interest in learning more about Automation and how it will affect businesses and the global economy. There is no doubt that RPA and Intelligent Automation have gathered pace and steam over the last few years, and this book captures the opportunity from a practical perspective. The contributors to this book have real firsthand experience at implementation and have shared their candid journeys and experiences. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did." Ray Grady, former CEO Conexiom "Companies today all know they have to automate. They have to improve cost measurement, speed, productivity, and go-to-market strategies – while freeing employees from mundane, repetitive tasks. It’s all about combining the best of human creativity and the power of digital technology. Embrace it… as it’s going to happen, and no better book to tell you how!" Adrian Jones, CEO and Co-Founder, personar.ai "The subject matter, Robotic Process Automation, and Intelligent Automation, of this book is very timely. The authors provide a very readable book for both practitioners and academicians. The chapters are broken down such that one could choose a specific chapter that is more applicable to one’s area of interest. The authors present numerous topics that organizations can implement to remain competitive. This book has something to offer for everyone." Dr. Gerald Kohers, Department Chair - Management, Marketing, and Information Systems, Sam Houston State University "In my Celonis experience working with Bobby Jutley on Process Mining opportunities at HP, I have observed that Bobby is a highly effective change agent in digital transformation and Automation for the Company. He is quick to identify and promote opportunities, and his strong ability to collaborate across IT and the business sets him apart from most people in the business process automation space. His attention to detail and sense of urgency is key to transforming insights to value for HP." Susan Lucero, Global Account Manager, Celonis "With our IA journey, we learned it is important to integrate process discovery, mining, and automation to solve the right problem. Technology is becoming more simpler (with little or no coding), which is so important to have robust planning: from business drivers to governance strategy, in order to achieve the organization’s digital transformation outcomes. This book bridges theory with real examples to help practitioners plan their organization’s IA strategy." Emilie Ly, Senior Director, BPM & RPA, VMware "Intelligent automation, and especially Robotic Process Automation, requires building a bridge between business needs and the application of technology and academic thinking to solve tom orrow's challenges today. This book provides a clear and concise view of how to learn and adopt Intelligent Automation and expands our vision of how this new industrial revolution is already impacting our schools and businesses. The success of any company is always marked by creating competitive advantages. Intelligent automation provides a gateway to create value within our community, customer base, and future workforce." Antonio Marin - CIO, USMed-Equip, LLC. "Gigaforce clients were skeptical about implementing RPA in their Subrogation and Recovery department, but it has exceeded their expectations. Implementing intelligent automation for business processes has been a game-changer. We have saved time, reduced errors and costs, and improved our client’s overall efficiency. Our client team members can now focus on more strategic tasks requiring human expertise in recovery and subrogation. This book presents how to establish, scale, and manage intelligent automation practices. " Rajeev Rawat, Co-Founder and CPO, Gigaforce Inc. "The authors do an awesome job of describing in this book how Intelligent Automation is the next evolutionary step for achieving sustainable competitive advantage! Intelligent Automation integrates Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) by automating business workflows to advance business processes. This book is a fantastic reference for academics, students, and researchers, but it provides an even stronger guide for the practitioner trying to achieve and sustain a competitive advantage in today’s global automated business world." Dr. Gary L Stading, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Texas A&M University - Texarkana "Bobby Jutley brings his expertise and real-world experience to light as he succinctly summarizes the technological and organizational aspects of Process Discovery while highlighting the fact that Process Discovery excellence has rapidly become a strategic weapon and critical success factor in prioritizing digital transformation opportunities and creating competitive advantage by driving quality, speed, and agility into every aspect of the business." Ramey Stevens, Global Account Executive, UiPath "RPA has been one of the most critical capabilities in his technology toolbox. Paul says that without RPA, "most CIOs and business leaders simply would not have been able to advance digital transformation at the pace necessitated. Digital transformation requires a comprehensive suite of tools and capabilities, and RPA fits in perfectly." Paul Walsh, SVP of Digital Technology and Operations at Sony Interactive Entertainment Table of ContentsAuthor Testimonials. Foreword. Acknowledgements. Editors. Contributors. Introduction. Chapter 1 Introduction: The RPA Big Bang. Chapter 2 The Value of Business Process Discovery. Chapter 3 Future of Work: Automation and Implications for Academia and Business. Chapter 4 Intelligent Automation Accessibility and Applicability. Chapter 5 Technology Only Does Not Yield Success: Humble Culture Drives Success in IA. Chapter 6 Intelligent Automation Implementation in Business. Chapter 7 Challenges Scaling IA – The Race to IA Takes Off. Chapter 8 Intelligent Automation Unleashes Diversity and New Ways of Learning. Chapter 9 Automation Is Here to Stay. Chapter 10 Periscope into the Future. ACRONYMS. REFERENCES. INDEX.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Augmentation Technologies and Artificial
Book SynopsisThis book enables readers to interrogate the technical, rhetorical, theoretical, and socio-ethical challenges and opportunities involved in the development and adoption of augmentation technologies and artificial intelligence. The core of our human experience and identity is forever affected by the rise of augmentation technologies that enhance human capability or productivity. These technologies can add cognitive, physical, sensory, and emotional enhancements to the body or environment. This book demonstrates the benefits, risks, and relevance of emerging augmentation technologies such as braincomputer interaction devices for cognitive enhancement; robots marketed to improve human social interaction; wearables that extend human senses, augment creative abilities, or overcome physical limitations; implantables that amplify intelligence or memory; and devices, AI generators, or algorithms for emotional augmentation. It allows scholars and professionals to understand the impactTrade Review"Augmentation Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Technical Communication: Designing Ethical Futures is a must-read for every technical communication professional who anticipates working alongside or communicating about augmentation technologies and artificial intelligence. Drawing on their extensive research and project experience with these technologies, co-authors Ann Hill Duin and Isabel Pedersen guide researchers, instructors and practicing professionals in the field through this emerging technology ecosystem, raise awareness of the affordances, benefits, and ethical dilemmas posed by these technologies, and explore specific applications of augmentation technologies and AI in the work of technical communicators, in teaching, and in influencing the future direction of the field. This is an ideal book for a textbook or for a study group on these technologies." — Saul Carliner, Concordia University, Canada."With this book, Duin and Pedersen provide an essential resource for those who work and study in the many areas of augmentation technology (AT) and artificial intelligence (AI). They bring technical & professional communication (TPC) firmly into this field. The authors have organized the rich landscape of resources in AT and AI to date—taxonomies, standards, policies, definitions, examples, and applications. They include ethical elements that are also critical to that landscape—human rights, accountability, security, safety, transparency, and explainability. In other words, this book is a repository of resources and a touchstone for future work in AT and AI . . . for TPC professionals as well as others working in the field." — Dr. Pam Estes Brewer, Mercer University, USA.Table of ContentsSection 1: Understand (rhetorics of) Augmentation Technologies 1. Augmentation Technologies and AI – An Ethical Design Futures Framework 2. Dimensions, Scope, and Classification for Augmentation Technologies 3. Agency, Affordances, and Enculturation of Augmentation Technologies Section 2: Build Literacies 4. Competencies, Design Considerations, and New Roles for Work with Augmentation Technologies and AI 5. Socio-ethical Consequences and Design Futures Section 3: Design Ethical Futures 6. Pedagogical Direction for Cultivating Augmentation Technology and AI Literacies 7. Professional Direction for Human-AI Interaction 8. Strategic and Tactical Approaches to Designing Ethical Futures for Augmentation Technologies and AI
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Behavior Trees in Robotics and AI
Book SynopsisBehavior Trees (BTs) provide a way to structure the behavior of an artificial agent such as a robot or a non-player character in a computer game. Traditional design methods, such as finite state machines, are known to produce brittle behaviors when complexity increases, making it very hard to add features without breaking existing functionality. BTs were created to address this very problem, and enables the creation of systems that are both modular and reactive. Behavior Trees in Robotics and AI: An Introduction provides a broad introduction as well as an in-depth exploration of the topic, and is the first comprehensive book on the use of BTs.This book introduces the subject of BTs from simple topics, such as semantics and design principles, to complex topics, such as learning and task planning. For each topic, the authors provide a set of examples, ranging from simple illustrations to realistic complex behaviors, to enable the reader Table of Contents1. What are Behavior Trees? 2. How Behavior Trees Generalize and Relate to Earlier Ideas 3. Design principles 4. Extensions of Behavior Trees 5. Analysis of Efficiency, Safety, and Robustness 6. Formal Analysis of How Behavior Trees Generalize Earlier Ideas 7. Behavior Trees and Automated Planning 8. Behavior Trees and Machine Learning 9. Stochastic Behavior Trees 10. Concluding Remarks
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Nonlinear Control Techniques for ElectroHydraulic
Book SynopsisNonlinear Control Techniques for Electro-Hydraulic Actuators in Robotics Engineering meets the needs of those working in advanced electro-hydraulic controls for modern mechatronic and robotic systems. The non-linear EHS control methods covered are proving to be more effective than traditional controllers, such as PIDs. The control strategies given address parametric uncertainty, unknown external load disturbance, single-rod actuator characteristics, and control saturation. Theoretical and experimental validations are explained, and examples provided. Based on the authors'' cutting-edge research, this work is an important resource for engineers, researchers, and students working in EHS.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Model Construction of Electro-Hydraulic Control System 7. Linear PID Control Design. Robust Control Method 41. Output Feedback Control Method. Parametric Adaptive Control Method 91.
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Cambridge University Press multipleviewgeometryincomputervision
Book SynopsisA basic problem in computer vision is to understand the structure of a real world scene given several images of it. Techniques for solving this problem are taken from projective geometry and photogrammetry. Here, the authors cover the geometric principles and their algebraic representation in terms of camera projection matrices, the fundamental matrix and the trifocal tensor. The theory and methods of computation of these entities are discussed with real examples, as is their use in the reconstruction of scenes from multiple images. The new edition features an extended introduction covering the key ideas in the book (which itself has been updated with additional examples and appendices) and significant new results which have appeared since the first edition. Comprehensive background material is provided, so readers familiar with linear algebra and basic numerical methods can understand the projective geometry and estimation algorithms presented, and implement the algorithms directly frTrade Review'I am very positive about this book. The authors have succeeded very well in describing the main techniques in mainstream multiple view geometry, both classical and modern, in a clear and consistent way.' Computing Reviews'… a book which is timely, extremely thorough and commendably clear … Overall, the approach is masterly … The authors have managed to present the very essence of the subject in a way which the most subtle ideas seem natural and straightforward. I have never seen such a clear exploration of the geometry of vision. I would wholeheartedly recommend this book. It deserves to be in the library of every serious researcher in the field of computer vision.' Journal of Robotica'The new edition features an extended introduction covering the key ideas in the book (which itself have been updated with additional examples and appendices) and significant new results which have appeared since the first edition. Comprehensive background material is provided, so readers familiar with linear algebra and basic numerical methods can understand the projective geometry and estimation algorithms presented, and implement the algorithms directly from the book.' Zentralblatt MATHTable of Contents1. Introduction - a tour of multiple view geometry; Part 0. The Background: Projective Geometry, Transformations and Estimation: 2. Projective geometry and transformations of 2D; 3. Projective geometry and transformations of 3D; 4. Estimation - 2D projective transforms; 5. Algorithm evaluation and error analysis; Part I. Camera Geometry and Single View Geometry: 6. Camera models; 7. Computation of the camera matrix; 8. More single view geometry; Part II. Two-View Geometry: 9. Epipolar geometry and the fundamental matrix; 10. 3D reconstruction of cameras and structure; 11. Computation of the fundamental matrix F; 12. Structure computation; 13. Scene planes and homographies; 14. Affine epipolar geometry; Part III. Three-View Geometry: 15. The trifocal tensor; 16. Computation of the trifocal tensor T; Part IV. N -View Geometry: 17. N-linearities and multiple view tensors; 18. N-view computational methods; 19. Auto-calibration; 20. Duality; 21. Chirality; 22. Degenerate configurations; Part V. Appendices: Appendix 1. Tensor notation; Appendix 2. Gaussian (normal) and chi-squared distributions; Appendix 3. Parameter estimation. Appendix 4. Matrix properties and decompositions; Appendix 5. Least-squares minimization; Appendix 6. Iterative Estimation Methods; Appendix 7. Some special plane projective transformations; Bibliography; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The MapBuilding and Exploration Strategies of a Simple SonarEquipped Mobile Robot
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Cambridge University Press Affective Touching
Book SynopsisAt the end of the twentieth century the discovery of ''slow'', affective touch nerves in humans known as C Tactile (CT) afferents, which are entirely separate from the faster pathways for touching objects, had huge social implications. The Swedish neuroscientists responsible formulated an ?affective touch hypothesis? or ?social touch hypothesis? to consider their purpose. Part I offers a history of the science of social touch, from related discoveries in mammals by physiologists in the 1930s, to the recent rediscoveries of the CT nerves in humans. Part II considers how these findings are being intentionally folded into technologies for interaction. First, as mediated social touch, communicating at a distance through haptics. Second, with the increasing number of social and service robots in health care and domestic settings, the role of affective touch within human-robot interaction design.
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Cambridge University Press RobotOriented Design
Book SynopsisThe Cambridge Handbooks on Construction Robotics series focuses on the implementation of automation and robot technology to renew the construction industry. Robot-Oriented Design introduces the design, innovation and management methodologies that are key to the realization and implementation of the advanced concepts and technologies presented in the subsequent volumes.Table of Contents1. Advanced construction and building technology; 2. The structure of this volume; 3. The role of complementarity of products, organization, information, and machine technology; 4. Introduction of relevant terms, concepts, and technologies; 5. Complex products in other industries and relevance of fixed-site/ONM technology; 6. Synchronization of organization, building structure, and manufacturing technology by robot-oriented design; 7. Utilizing innovation science to develop and deploy automated/robotic systems in construction; 8. Competitive advantage by coadapting and taking products and manufacturing systems further.
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University of Illinois Press March of the Machines The Breakthrough in
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