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Summary
Summary
An engineer's handbook of research and applications in industrial robotics. Stresses the practical uses rather than the mechanical, electrical or computer considerations. Discusses specific techniques for working with robots in various situations. Includes a forward by Isaac Asimov.
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Editor Nof has done a creditable job in creating this timely revision to a landmark publication (1st ed., CH, Dec'85) in the fast emerging field of industrial robotics. This handbook has 12 sections and 66 chapters by an international team of experts; the 33 chapters from the first edition have also been thoroughly revised, updated, and consolidated. A CD-ROM with video clips has been added to demonstrate examples of robotic intelligence used by industry, with interviews of some leaders in the area of robotics. The CD-ROM nicely complements the contents of the handbook. Almost all aspects of industrial robotics are covered in the 12 parts. Beginning with the relatively brief historical background, topics covered include mechanical design; control and intelligence; programming and intelligence, organization, management, and economics; planning, design, and integration; processes and operations; examples applications, ranging from microsurgery to space exploration; use of robots around the world; and an upgraded section on robotic terminology. Chapter references; exhaustive subject index; illustrations and photographs. Recommended for general readers, upper-division undergraduates, professionals, graduate students, researchers, and hobbyists. P. K. Basu; Vanderbilt University
Table of Contents
| Development of Industrial Robotics |
| Robots and Machine IntelligenceC. Rosen |
| Mechanical Design |
| Mobile Robots and Walking MachinesH. Schempf |
| anoroboticsA. Requicha |
| Control and Intelligence |
| Intelligent Control of Robot MobilityR. Arkin |
| Programming and Intelligence |
| Group Behavior of RobotsG. Bekey & A. Agah |
| Organizational and Economic Aspects |
| Management Policies of Computer-Integrated Manufacturing/RoboticsA. Gunasekaran |
| Applications: planning Techniques |
| Robot Ergonomics: Optimizing Robot WorkS. Nof |
| Applications: Design and Integration |
| A Strategy for Implementation of Robotics ProjectsG. Soska |
| Robotics in Processes |
| Fabrication and ProcessingJ. Black |
| Robotics in Operations |
| Assembly: Mechanical ProductsD. Whitney |
| Robotics in Various Applications |
| Process IndustriesT. Jerney |
| Robotics Around the World |
| Robotics Around the WorldJ. Ceroni, et al |
| Robotics Terminology |
| Index |
| About the CD-ROM |
