Robotics (Academic) Books

Overview on a new approach for sensor data fusion of heterogeneous sensor-cells utilizing a fusion theory wherein the threshold for fusion can be suitably adapted within a finite zone.

The application of a computerized system composed of multiple interacting intelligent agents in the coordination, control and fault diagnosis of a production system.

In this chapter, we have formulated and discussed the adaptive estimation and control problems for a class of semi-parametric models with both parametric uncertainty and nonparametric uncertainty.

1. A local map was built around the OMW by using range sensors. This local map allows knowing the distance from the OMW to the surrounding obstacles in a circle with a radius of 3 [m]. The information provided by the local map, as well as the information of velocity of the OMW were used for...

Insight on the capability of a robotic system in handling (picking, moving, etc.) non-constrained objects in a three-dimensional space.

A study addressing the issue on the dislocation of interframe geometrical estimates for development of the Goal Function Pseudogradient on applications such as remote exploration , medicine, and geology.

A study based on a computer's interaction with its users in a way similar to human-to-human interaction to construct a robust, real-time, fully automatic system to track the facial features and expressions of humans.

An indepth insight of a 3D projective reconstruction method and its application in an object recognition algorithm for path planning and collision avoidance methods employed by robots.

A study in the use of video systems to robotic applications. This application is referred to as the “Artificial Vision”. Artificial vision is a robot's sense of "sight" that allows it to respond to what it sees without human intervention.

A brief overview on the utilization of Minimum-Energy Motion with the use of differential-driven wheeled mobile robots to exploration, search and rescue, reconnaissance, security, military, rehabilitation, cleaning, and personal service applications.