There exists quite a vast literature on mobile robots, covering fundamental principles on motion control and path-planning in indoor environments using ultrasonic/laser transducers. However, there is a scarcity of books/collective documents on vision based navigation of mobile robots and multi-agent systems. The book fills this gap and attempts to develop interesting models for vision based map building in indoor and outdoor environments, precise motion control, navigation in dynamic environment, and above all multi-agent co-operation of robots. The most important aspect of this book is that the principles and models introduced in the text are all field-tested, and thus can readily be used in solving real world problems, such as factory automation, disposal of nuclear wastes, landmine clearing and computerized surgery. Primarily meant for graduate students and researchers in robotics, the book is equally useful to interested audience of any discipline for its contents and simplicity in presentation style.
A robot is a controlled manipulator capable of performing complex tasks and decision-making like the human beings. Mobility is an important consideration for modern robots. The book provides a clear exposition to the control and mobility aspects of modern robots.
There are good many books on mobile robots. Most of these books cover fundamental principles on motion control and path-planning using ultrasonic/ laser transducers. This book attempts to develop interesting models for vision-based map building in both indoor and outdoor environments, precise motion control, navigation in dynamic environment, and above all multi-agent cooperation of robots. The most important aspects of this book is that the principles and models introduced in the text are all field tested, and thus can readily be used in solving real world problems, such as factory automation, disposal of nuclear wastes, landmine clearing and computerized surgery.