CRC Press, 2024. — 204 p. — ISBN-13 978-1032442129. Developing robots to interact with humans is a complex interdisciplinary effort. While engineering and social science perspectives on designing human–robot interactions (HRI) are readily available, the body of knowledge and practices related to design, specifically interaction design, often remain tacit. Designing Interactions...
Packt Publishing, 2023. — 492 p. Key Features: Learn the ins and outs of industrial automation and control by taking a pragmatic approach. Gain practical insights into automating a manufacturing process using PLCs. Discover how to monitor and control an industrial process using HMIs and SCADA. Book Description: Industrial automation has become a popular solution for various...
Packt Publishing, 2024. — 380 p. Key Features: Build a strong foundation in ROS 2 and instill confidence in future robotics projects. Leverage best practices to create scalable ROS 2 applications with Python and C++. Follow a step-by-step process to create and simulate a custom robot using ROS 2. Book Description: ROS 2 from Scratch, written by the cofounder of a robotics...
Rashmi Priyadarshini, Ram Mohan Mehra, Amit Sehgal, Prabhu Jyot Singh (Editor). — CRC Press, 2024. — 288 p. — (Wireless Communications and Networking Technologies). — ISBN: 978-1-032-87409-8. The text discusses fundamental, advanced concepts and applications of robotics and autonomous systems. It further discusses important topics, such as robotics techniques in the...
Wiley-ISTE, 2024. — 464 p. — ISBN-13: 978-1-78630-022-5. To ensure a pedagogical presentation of the fundamentals, this book, which is based on 45 years of experience, endeavors to identify the main principles of the control scheme and its dynamics. The control loop is extensively developed because of the reference it constitutes in control. By establishing the control loop as...
Wiley, New York, 1998. — 632 p. — ISBN: 0-471-31857-4. The definitive guide to advanced control system design. Advanced Modern Control System Theory and Design offers the most comprehensive treatment of advanced control systems available today. Superbly organized and easy to use, this book is designed for an advanced course and is a companion volume to the introductory text,...
CRC Press, 2025. — 546 p. — ISBN: 978-1-032-79300-9. In an era where robotics is reshaping industries and redefining possibilities, "Fundamentals of Robotics: Applied Case Studies with MatLAB & Python" emerges as an essential guide for both aspiring engineers and seasoned professionals. This comprehensive book bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical...
Apress Media LLC, 2024. — 362 p. — (Maker Innovations Series). — ISBN-13: 979-8-8688-0792-3. LEGO has come a long way from the days of simple square bricks, and many still associate LEGO with their various playsets. For those that want more advanced building, some LEGO enthusiasts prefer the Technic sets, which feature beams, axles, gears, and other mechanized parts that can be...
Independently published, 2024. — 424 p. Harness the power of advanced computational methods to revolutionize soft robotic design with *Computational Techniques for Soft Robotic Design and Optimization. This book delves into cutting-edge algorithms and numerical methods essential for simulating, designing, and optimizing soft robots. Topics include finite element analysis (FEA),...
CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2024. — 339 p. — ISBN: 978-1-032-41390-7. Production processes and engineered systems use continuous and discrete variables, as well as a combination of continuous and sequential operations. This volume covers both aspects, thus providing knowledge in continuous and discrete control, logic control, and hybrid control systems. It is a compilation of...
New York, etc. The McGraw-Hill Co, 2011. — 350 p. In a conversation I had with Bre Pettis, one of the creators of the CupCake CNC at MakerBot Industries, I asked if any of the creators were mechanical engineers by training. He replied, “No, if we were, it would have been impossible.” The CupCake CNC is a miniature 3D printer that uses computer models to create real 3D objects...