Basics about Robotics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798396682559)

"Basics about Robotics: " is an in-depth exploration of the field of robotics and its impact on various industries and aspects of human life. This comprehensive book delves into the fundamental concepts, components, and applications of robotics, providing a holistic understanding of the field.The book begins with an introduction to robotics, covering the history, evolution, and underlying principles of robotic systems. It explores the different components that make up a robot, including sensors, actuators, and control systems, highlighting their roles in enabling robot functionality.The chapters then delve into specific areas of robotics, starting with robot locomotion and manipulation. The book examines various methods and mechanisms used for robot movement and manipulation of objects, including wheeled robots, legged robots, and robotic arms.Robot perception is another important aspect covered in the book, exploring how robots gather and interpret sensory information from their environment. It discusses topics such as computer vision, sensor integration, and object recognition, highlighting the advancements in robot perception technologies.The book delves into robot control, focusing on the algorithms and techniques used to govern robot behavior and motion. It covers concepts such as feedback control, trajectory planning, and motion coordination, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of robot control systems.Robot programming is explored in detail, discussing the different programming paradigms and languages used in robotics. It covers topics such as motion programming, task planning, and behavior-based programming, enabling readers to gain practical insights into programming robots.Robot kinematics is a crucial aspect covered in the book, explaining the mathematical principles and models used to analyze and control robot motion. It delves into topics such as forward and inverse kinematics, Jacobian matrices, and robot dynamics, providing a solid foundation in robot kinematics.The book also explores robot sensors, discussing the various types of sensors used in robotics, such as proximity sensors, vision systems, and force sensors. It explains how sensors enable robots to perceive their surroundings and interact with the environment effectively.Robot vision is given special attention, as the book explains the intricacies of visual perception in robotics. It covers topics such as image processing, object recognition, and 3D reconstruction, highlighting the role of vision in enabling robots to understand and interpret visual information.The chapter on robot communication delves into the mechanisms and protocols used for robot-to-robot and robot-to-human communication. It covers topics such as networked robotics, wireless communication, and human-robot interaction interfaces, providing insights into the communication aspect of robotics.Robot planning is explored extensively, discussing the algorithms and techniques used for robot path planning, task planning, and motion optimization. It examines methods such as graph-based planning, heuristic search, and motion planning in dynamic environments.The book further explores the diverse applications of robotics across various industries and sectors. It covers manufacturing and industrial robotics, healthcare and medical robotics, agriculture and farming robotics, exploration and space robotics, logistics and warehouse robotics, service robotics, education and research robotics, and entertainment and recreation robotics. Each application domain is examined in detail, highlighting the specific tasks, challenges, and benefits associated with robot deployment.

Author: Anish K. Raj
ISBN-13: 9798396682559
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 05/31/2023
Pages: 106
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d