Smart Robots

Author : V. Hunt
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461325338

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Smart Robots by V. Hunt Pdf

Here is one of the first really thorough presentations on smart robots. Robots, machine vision systems, sensors, manipulators, expert systems, and artificial intelligence concepts combined in state-of-the-art computer integrated manufacturing systems. These "smart" robots increase produc tivity and improve the quality of our products. This comprehensive volume, which is extensively illustrated, provides a unique synthesis and overview of the emerging field of smart robots, the basic approaches for each of the constituents systems, the techniques used, applications, the descriptions of current hardware or software projects, a review of the state-of-the-art of the technology, current research and development efforts, and trends in the development of smart robots. All of the information has been compiled from a wide variety of knowledgeable sources and recent government reports. An extensive selection of photo graphs, diagrams and charts amplify this book. The contents of major chapters include: • Introduction to smart robots • Artificial intelligence for smart robots • Smart robot systems • Sensor-controlled robots • Machine vision systems • Robot manipulators • Natural language processing • Expert systems and • Computer integrated manufacturing Smart Robots presents the state-of-the-art in intelligent robots. It is designed to help the reader develop an understanding of industrial applications of smart robots as well as the new technological develop ments. Smart Robots is an outstanding introduction to the integration and application of machine vision systems, sensors, expert systems, and artificial intelligence technology.

Author : Robin Tommy,Ajithkumar Narayanan Manaparampil,Rinu Michael
Publisher : BPB Publications
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789391392277

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Building Smart Robots Using ROS by Robin Tommy,Ajithkumar Narayanan Manaparampil,Rinu Michael Pdf

A beginner’s guide to learn ROS, robotics platform, and practice building robotics system KEY FEATURES ● A step-by-step guide covering the robot's design, assembly, navigation and control. ● Numerous techniques, ROS packages, object detection and image processing concepts included. ● Practical exercises and sample codes to robotics design, simulation, and visualization tools. DESCRIPTION This book is a practical introduction to the Robotics operating system (ROS). It will expose you to the essential principles, tools, and packages in ROS and assist you in configuring and recombining components for additional tasks. If you are new to the world of robotics, you will enjoy the companionship of this book as it guides you through the process of building your first robot. The book introduces robotics and advances through numerous concepts such as sensors and actuators, SLAM, Aruco markers, CAD (computer-aided design), React native application development, image processing in ROS, machine learning and object detection. Every point raised above is illustrated in a live robotics environment. Along the way, other packages required for developing ROS apps will be presented, including serial, OpenCV, and cv bridge. You'll learn about tools like SolidWorks, Moveit, Rviz, as well as simulation platforms like gazebo and turtlesim, which will give you a complete picture of what it takes to build a robot. This book presents an in-depth examination of Robot Operating Systems (ROS), the sole foundation for developing robotics applications. The book guides the readers through investigating and embedding machine learning code to introduce intelligence into the robot. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Develop a stronghold on basics of robotics with code samples and illustrations. ● Familiarity with ROS, the configuration of nodes, and 3D robot simulations. ● Learn how to publish data to the ROS network for web integration. ● Learn about SLAM, CAD, React Native, and ROS image processing. ● Learn about Artificial Intelligence principles and object detection with ROS. ● Complete design, simulation, and assembly of a robot. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR The book is aimed at robotics developers, hardware product designers, full-stack application developers, machine learning enthusiasts, and students who want to obtain real-world experience in robotics development from start to finish. Having some experience with Ubuntu and the python programming language would be helpful. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. ROS 2. Writing Nodes 3. Sensors and Actuators 4. ROS SERIAL 5. Web interface 6. Turtle Sim Simulation 7. Designing a robot 8. Gazebo 9. Moveit 10. Rviz 11. Vision 12. Aruco Markers 13. SLAM 14. React Native App 15. Artificial Intelligence

Author : Kyle Markland
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-04
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781788475693

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Building Smart LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robots by Kyle Markland Pdf

Build and program smart robots with the EV3. Key Features Efficiently build smart robots with the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Discover building techniques and programming concepts that are used by engineers to prototype robots in the real world This project-based guide will teach you how to build exciting projects such as the objecta-tracking tank, ultimate all-terrain vehicle, remote control race car, or even a GPS-navigating autonomous vehicle Book Description Smart robots are an ever-increasing part of our daily lives. With LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3, you can now prototype your very own small-scale smart robot that uses specialized programming and hardware to complete a mission. EV3 is a robotics platform for enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels that makes prototyping robots accessible to all. This book will walk you through six different projects that range from intermediate to advanced level. The projects will show you building and programming techniques that are used by engineers in the real world, which will help you build your own smart robot. You'll see how to make the most of the EV3 robotics platform and build some awesome smart robots. The book starts by introducing some real-world examples of smart robots. Then, we'll walk you through six different projects and explain the features that allow these robots to make intelligent decisions. The book will guide you as you build your own object-tracking tank, a box-climbing robot, an interactive robotic shark, a quirky bipedal robot, a speedy remote control race car, and a GPS-navigating robot. By the end of this book, you'll have the skills necessary to build and program your own smart robots with EV3. What you will learn Understand the characteristics that make a robot smart Grasp proportional beacon following and use proximity sensors to track an object Discover how mechanisms such as rack-and-pinion and the worm gear work Program a custom GUI to make a robot more user friendly Make a fun and quirky interactive robot that has its own personality Get to know the principles of remote control and programming car-style steering Understand some of the mechanisms that enable a car to drive Navigate to a destination with a GPS receiver Who this book is for This book is for hobbyists, robotic engineers, and programmers who understand the basics of the EV3 programming language and are familiar with building with LEGO Technic and want to try some advanced projects. If you want to learn some new engineering techniques and take your experience with the EV3 to the next level, then this book is for you.

Author : Byron Reese
Publisher : Atria Books
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781501158575

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The Fourth Age by Byron Reese Pdf

As we approach a great turning point in history when technology is poised to redefine what it means to be human, The Fourth Age offers fascinating insight into AI, robotics, and their extraordinary implications for our species. “If you only read just one book about the AI revolution, make it this one” (John Mackey, cofounder and CEO, Whole Foods Market). In The Fourth Age, Byron Reese makes the case that technology has reshaped humanity just three times in history: 100,000 years ago, we harnessed fire, which led to language; 10,000 years ago, we developed agriculture, which led to cities and warfare; 5,000 years ago, we invented the wheel and writing, which lead to the nation state. We are now on the doorstep of a fourth change brought about by two technologies: AI and robotics. “Timely, highly informative, and certainly optimistic” (Booklist), The Fourth Age provides an essential background on how we got to this point, and how—rather than what—we should think about the topics we’ll soon all be facing: machine consciousness, automation, changes in employment, creative computers, radical life extension, artificial life, AI ethics, the future of warfare, superintelligence, and the implications of extreme prosperity. By asking questions like “Are you a machine?” and “Could a computer feel anything?”, Reese leads you through a discussion along the cutting edge in robotics and AI, and provides a framework by which we can all understand, discuss, and act on the issues of the Fourth Age and how they’ll transform humanity.

Author : Aaron Maurer
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781800569980

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Smart Robotics with LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor by Aaron Maurer Pdf

Discover how to use the LEGO MINDSTORMS Inventor kit and boost your confidence in robotics Key FeaturesGain confidence in building robots using creative designsLearn advanced robotic features and find out how to integrate them to build a robotWork with the block coding language used in robotics software in a practical wayBook Description LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor is the latest addition to the LEGO MINDSTORMS theme. It features unique designs that you can use to build robots, and also enable you to perform activities using the robot inventor application. You'll begin by exploring the history of LEGO MINDSTORMS, and then delve into various elements of the Inventor kit. Moving on, you'll start working on different projects which will prepare you to build a variety of smart robots. The first robotic project involves designing a claw to grab objects, and helps you to explore how a smart robot is used in everyday life and in industry. The second project revolves around building a working guitar that can be played and modified to meet the needs of the user. As you advance, you'll explore the concept of biomimicry as you discover how to build a scorpion robot. In addition to this, you'll also work on a classic robotic challenge by building a sumobot. Throughout the book, you'll come across a variety of projects that will provide you with hands-on experience in building creative robots, such as building a Dragster, Egg Decorator, and Plankton from Spongebob Squarepants. By the end of this LEGO book, you'll have got to grips with the concepts behind building a robot, and also found creative ways to integrate them using the application based on your creative insights and ideas. What you will learnDiscover how the Robot Inventor kit works, and explore its parts and the elements inside themDelve into the block coding language used to build robotsFind out how to create interactive robots with the help of sensorsUnderstand the importance of real-world robots in today's landscapeRecognize different ways to build new ideas based on existing solutionsDesign basic to advanced level robots using the Robot Inventor kitWho this book is for This book is for robot enthusiasts, LEGO lovers, hobbyists, educators, students, and anyone looking to learn about the new LEGO Robot Inventor kit. This book is designed to go beyond the basic build through to intermediate and advanced builds, and enables you to add your personal flair to the builds and codes.

Author : Linda Daniela
Publisher : Springer
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030199135

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Smart Learning with Educational Robotics by Linda Daniela Pdf

This book will offer ideas on how robots can be used as teachers' assistants to scaffold learning outcomes, where the robot is a learning agent in self-directed learning who can contribute to the development of key competences for today's world through targeted learning - such as engineering thinking, math, physics, computational thinking, etc. starting from pre-school and continuing to a higher education level. Robotization is speeding up at the moment in a variety of dimensions, both through the automation of work, by performing intellectual duties, and by providing support for people in everyday situations. There is increasing political attention, especially in Europe, on educational systems not being able to keep up with such emerging technologies, and efforts to rectify this. This edited volume responds to this attention, and seeks to explore which pedagogical and educational concepts should be included in the learning process so that the use of robots is meaningful from the point of view of knowledge construction, and so that it is safe from the technological and cybersecurity perspective.

Author : Sundaravadivazhagan Balasubaramanian
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031511950

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Intelligent Robots and Drones for Precision Agriculture by Sundaravadivazhagan Balasubaramanian Pdf

Author : Krishna Kant Singh,Anand Nayyar,Sudeep Tanwar,Mohamed Abouhawwash
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030662226

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Emergence of Cyber Physical System and IoT in Smart Automation and Robotics by Krishna Kant Singh,Anand Nayyar,Sudeep Tanwar,Mohamed Abouhawwash Pdf

Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) integrate computing and communication capabilities by monitoring and controlling the physical systems via embedded hardware and computers. This book brings together new and futuristic findings on IoT, Cyber Physical Systems and Robotics leading towards Automation and solving issues of various critical applications in Real-time. The book initially overviews the concepts of IoT, IIoT and Cyber Physical Systems followed by various critical applications and discusses the latest designs and developments that provide common solutions for the convergence of technologies. In addition, the book specifies methodologies, algorithms and other relevant architectures in various fields that include Automation, Robotics, Smart Agriculture and Industry 4.0. The book is intended for practitioners, enterprise representatives, scientists, students and Ph.D Scholars in hopes of steering research further towards cyber physical systems design and development and implementation across various domains. Additionally, this book can be used as a secondary reference, or rather one-stop guide, by professionals for real-life implementation of cyber physical systems. The book highlights: • A Critical Coverage of various domains: IoT, Cyber Physical Systems, Industry 4.0, Smart Automation and related critical applications. • Advanced elaborations for target audiences to understand the conceptual methodology and future directions of cyber physical systems and IoT. • An approach towards Research Orientations to enable researchers to point out areas and scope for implementation of Cyber Physical Systems in several domains for better productivity.

Author : Yoseph Bar-Cohen,Cynthia L. Breazeal
Publisher : SPIE Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0819448729

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Biologically Inspired Intelligent Robots by Yoseph Bar-Cohen,Cynthia L. Breazeal Pdf

The multidisciplinary issues involved in the development of biologically inspired intelligent robots include materials, actuators, sensors, structures, functionality, control, intelligence, and autonomy. This book reviews various aspects ranging from the biological model to the vision for the future.

Author : V. Daniel Hunt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Robotics
ISBN : LCCN:84017613

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Smart Robots by V. Daniel Hunt Pdf

Author : Samer Mohammed,Juan C. Moreno,Kyoungchul Kong,Yacine Amirat
Publisher : Springer
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319129228

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Intelligent Assistive Robots by Samer Mohammed,Juan C. Moreno,Kyoungchul Kong,Yacine Amirat Pdf

This book deals with the growing challenges of using assistive robots in our everyday activities along with providing intelligent assistive services. The presented applications concern mainly healthcare and wellness such as helping elderly people, assisting dependent persons, habitat monitoring in smart environments, well-being, security, etc. These applications reveal also new challenges regarding control theory, mechanical design, mechatronics, portability, acceptability, scalability, security, etc.

Author : R. C. Bolles,Horst Bunke,Hartmut Noltemeier
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9810231857

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Intelligent Robots by R. C. Bolles,Horst Bunke,Hartmut Noltemeier Pdf

Rapid advances in sensors, computers, and algorithms continue to fuel dramatic improvements in intelligent robots. In addition, robot vehicles are starting to appear in a number of applications. For example, they have been installed in public settings to perform such tasks as delivering items in hospitals and cleaning floors in supermarkets; recently, two small robot vehicles were launched to explore Mars.This book presents the latest advances in the principal fields that contribute to robotics. It contains contributions written by leading experts addressing topics such as Path and Motion Planning, Navigation and Sensing, Vision and Object Recognition, Environment Modeling, and others.

Author : Francis X. Govers
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781788835701

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Artificial Intelligence for Robotics by Francis X. Govers Pdf

Bring a new degree of interconnectivity to your world by building your own intelligent robots Key Features Leverage fundamentals of AI and robotics Work through use cases to implement various machine learning algorithms Explore Natural Language Processing (NLP) concepts for efficient decision making in robots Book DescriptionArtificial Intelligence for Robotics starts with an introduction to Robot Operating Systems (ROS), Python, robotic fundamentals, and the software and tools that are required to start out with robotics. You will learn robotics concepts that will be useful for making decisions, along with basic navigation skills. As you make your way through the chapters, you will learn about object recognition and genetic algorithms, which will teach your robot to identify and pick up an irregular object. With plenty of use cases throughout, you will explore natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning techniques to further enhance your robot. In the concluding chapters, you will learn about path planning and goal-oriented programming, which will help your robot prioritize tasks. By the end of this book, you will have learned to give your robot an artificial personality using simulated intelligence.What you will learn Get started with robotics and artificial intelligence Apply simulation techniques to give your robot an artificial personality Understand object recognition using neural networks and supervised learning techniques Pick up objects using genetic algorithms for manipulation Teach your robot to listen using NLP via an expert system Use machine learning and computer vision to teach your robot how to avoid obstacles Understand path planning, decision trees, and search algorithms in order to enhance your robot Who this book is for If you have basic knowledge about robotics and want to build or enhance your existing robot’s intelligence, then Artificial Intelligence for Robotics is for you. This book is also for enthusiasts who want to gain knowledge of AI and robotics.

Author : Kimon P. Valavanis,George N. Saridis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461535683

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Intelligent Robotic Systems: Theory, Design and Applications by Kimon P. Valavanis,George N. Saridis Pdf

Since the late 1960s, there has been a revolution in robots and industrial automation, from the design of robots with no computing or sensorycapabilities (first-generation), to the design of robots with limited computational power and feedback capabilities (second-generation), and the design of intelligent robots (third-generation), which possess diverse sensing and decision making capabilities. The development of the theory of intelligent machines has been developed in parallel to the advances in robot design. This theory is the natural outcome of research and development in classical control (1950s), adaptive and learning control (1960s), self-organizing control (1970s) and intelligent control systems (1980s). The theory of intelligent machines involves utilization and integration of concepts and ideas from the diverse disciplines of science, engineering and mathematics, and fields like artificial intelligence, system theory and operations research. The main focus and motivation is to bridge the gap between diverse disciplines involved and bring under a common cover several generic methodologies pertaining to what has been defined as machine intelligence. Intelligent robotic systems are a specific application of intelligent machines. They are complex computer controlled robotic systems equipped with a diverse set of visual and non visual sensors and possess decision making and problem solving capabilities within their domain of operation. Their modeling and control is accomplished via analytical and heuristic methodologies and techniques pertaining to generalized system theory and artificial intelligence. Intelligent Robotic Systems: Theory, Design and Applications, presents and justifies the fundamental concepts and ideas associated with the modeling and analysis of intelligent robotic systems. Appropriate for researchers and engineers in the general area of robotics and automation, Intelligent Robotic Systems is both a solid reference as well as a text for a graduate level course in intelligent robotics/machines.

Author : Francis X. Govers III
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781805124399

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Artificial Intelligence for Robotics by Francis X. Govers III Pdf

Learn how to apply artificial intelligence, engineering, and machine learning to create smart robots capable of interacting with their environment, engaging with users, making decisions, and navigating autonomously Key Features Gain a holistic understanding of robot design, systems engineering, and task analysis Implement AI/ML techniques to detect and manipulate objects and navigate robots using landmarks Integrate voice and natural language interactions to create a digital assistant and artificial personality for your robot Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionUnlock the potential of your robots by enhancing their perception with cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques. From neural networks to computer vision, this book equips you with the tools and practical use cases to create truly smart robots. Starting with robotics basics, robot architecture, control systems, and decision-making theory, this book presents systems-engineering methods to design problem-solving robots with single-board computers. You’ll explore object recognition and genetic algorithms to teach your robot to identify and pick up objects, and you'll also harness the power of natural language processing to give your robot a voice. To enhance your robot further, you’ll master neural networks to classify and separate objects and navigate autonomously, before advancing to guiding your robot arms using reinforcement learning and genetic algorithms. The book also covers path planning and goal-oriented programming to prioritize your robot's tasks, showing you how to connect all software using Python and ROS 2 for a seamless experience. By the end of this book, you’ll have learned how to transform your robot into a helpful assistant with NLP and give it an artificial personality, ready to tackle real-world tasks and even crack jokes.What you will learn Get started with robotics and AI essentials Understand path planning, decision trees, and search algorithms to enhance your robot Explore object recognition using neural networks and supervised learning techniques Employ genetic algorithms to enable your robot arm to manipulate objects Teach your robot to listen using Natural Language Processing through an expert system Program your robot in how to avoid obstacles and retrieve objects with machine learning and computer vision Apply simulation techniques to give your robot an artificial personality Who this book is for This book is for practicing robotics engineers and enthusiasts aiming to advance their skills by applying AI and ML techniques. Students and researchers looking for practical guidance for solving specific problems or approaching a difficult robot design will find this book insightful. Proficiency in Python programming, familiarity with electronics and wiring, single board computers, Linux-based command-line interface (CLI), and knowledge of AI/ML concepts are required to get started with this book.