Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides state of the art scientific and engineering research findings and developments in the area of mobile robotics and associated support technologies. The book contains peer reviewed articles presented at the CLAWAR 2011 conference. A great deal of interest is vested 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 and supports the trend to address current interest in mobile robotics to meet the needs of mankind in various segments of the society. Field robotics aims to bring technologies that allow autonomous systems to assist and/or replace humans performing tasks that are difficult, repetitive, unpleasant, or take place in hazardous environments. These robotic systems will bring sociological and economic benefits through improved human safety, increased equipment utilisation, reduced maintenance costs and increased production.
Table of ContentsAssistive Robots; Autonomous Robots; Biologically Inspired Systems and Solutions; Co-Operative Robot Systems; Education, Intelligence and Learning for CLAWAR; Flexible Manoeuvring Systems; Guidance and Navigation; HMI, Tele-Presence and Tele-Operated Robots; Innovative Design of CLAWAR; Innovative Sensing and Actuation; Locomotion; Medical and Biomedical Robots; Modelling and Simulation of CLAWAR; Perception and Sensor Fusion; Planning and Control; Service Robots.
