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About the Handbook of Industrial Robotics, Second Edition:
"Once again, the Handbook of Industrial Robotics, in its Second Edition, explains the good ideas and knowledge that are needed for solutions." -Christopher B. Galvin, Chief Executive Officer, Motorola, Inc.
"The material covered in this Handbook reflects the new generation of robotics developments. It is a powerful educational resource for students, engineers, and managers, written by a leading team of robotics experts." - Yukio Hasegawa, Professor Emeritus, Waseda University, Japan.
"The Second Edition of the Handbook of Industrial Robotics organizes and systematizes the current expertise of industrial robotics and its forthcoming capabilities. These efforts are critical to solve the underlying problems of industry. This continuation is a source of power. I believe this Handbook will stimulate those who are concerned with industrial robots, and motivate them to be great contributors to the progress of industrial robotics." -Hiroshi Okuda, President, Toyota Motor Corporation.
"This Handbook describes very well the available and emerging robotics capabilities. It is a most comprehensive guide, including valuable information for both the providers and consumers of creative robotics applications." -Donald A. Vincent, Executive Vice President, Robotic Industries Association
120 leading experts from twelve countries have participated in creating this Second Edition of the Handbook of Industrial Robotics. Of its 66 chapters, 33 are new, covering important new topics in the theory, design, control, and applications of robotics. Other key features include a larger glossary of robotics terminology with over 800 terms and a CD-ROM that vividly conveys the colorful motions and intelligence of robotics. With contributions from the most prominent names in robotics worldwide, the Handbook remains the essential resource on all aspects of this complex subject.
Author Notes
SHIMON Y. NOF, a recognized expert in robotics research and applications, is Professor of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University's School of Industrial Engineering.
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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 |
