Robotics : state of the art and future challanges / George Bekey ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bekey, George A., 1928-2024.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Robotics.

Robots.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (152 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hackensack, NJ : World Scientific, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book presents the results of an assessment of the state of robotics in Japan, South Korea, Western Europe and Australia and a comparison of robotics R&D programs in these countries with those in the United States. The comparisons include areas like robotic vehicles, space robotics, service robots, humanoid robots, networked robots, and robots for biological and medical applications, and based on criteria such as quality, scope, funding and commercialization. This important study identifies a number of areas where the traditional lead of the United States is being overtaken by developments

Contents:

CONTENTS; 1. Introduction; 2. Robotic Vehicles; 2.1 Introduction; 2.1.1 What are robotic vehicles?; 2.1.2 Why are robotic vehicles important?; 2.1.3 How do robotic vehicles work? What are the key technologies for mobility?; 2.2 Research Challenges; 2.2.1 Mechanisms and mobility; 2.2.2 Power and propulsion; 2.2.3 Computation and control; 2.2.4 Sensors and navigation; 2.3 International Survey; 2.3.1 Research on robotic vehicles - the United States; 2.3.1.1 Military and defense systems; 2.3.1.2 Space robotic vehicles; 2.3.1.3 Field robotics; 2.3.1.4 Undersea robotics

2.3.1.5 Search-and-rescue robotics2.3.2 Research on robotic vehicles - Japan and South Korea; 2.3.2.1 Personal and service robotic vehicles; 2.3.2.2 Biomimetic mobility; 2.3.2.3 Undersea robotics; 2.3.3 Research on robotic vehicles - Europe; 2.3.3.1 Navigation and architectures; 2.3.3.2 Transportation systems; 2.3.3.3 Personal and service robotics; 2.3.3.4 Undersea robotics; 2.4 Comparative Review of Programs; 2.5 Further Readings; 3. Space Robotics; 3.1 What is Space Robotics?; 3.2 Issues in Space Robotics

3.2.1 How are Space Robots created and used? What technology for space robotics needs to be developed?3.3 International E.orts in Space Robotics; 3.4 The State of the Art in Space Robotics; References; 4. Humanoids; 4.1 Background; 4.2 Definitions of the Humanoid System.; 4.2.1 Form and function; 4.2.2 How are humanoids built?; 4.3 Current Challenges in Humanoids; 4.3.1 Design, packaging, and power; 4.3.2 Bipedal walking; 4.3.3 Wheeled lower bodies; 4.3.4 Dexterous limbs; 4.3.5 Mobile manipulation; 4.3.6 Human-robot interaction; 4.4 Key Technologies; 4.5 Fundamental Research Challenges

4.6 Regions Visited by the Assessment Team4.7 Observations, Applications, and Conclusions; 4.7.1 Quantitative observations; 4.7.2 Qualitative observations; 4.7.3 Applications; 4.8 Conclusions; References; 5. Industrial, Personal, and Service Robots; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Market Analysis and Trends; 5.3 State of the Art in Theory and Practice; 5.4 International Assessment; 5.4.1 United States; 5.4.2 Europe; 5.4.3 Japan and Korea; 5.4.4 Australia; 5.5 International Comparisons; 5.5.1 Relative strengths; 5.5.2 Qualitative observations; 5.6 Future Challenges; References

6. Robotics for Biological and Medical Applications6.1 Background; 6.2 Why Robots and Automation in Biology and Medicine; 6.2.1 Biological applications; 6.2.2 Medical applications; 6.2.3 Robotic tools, devices, and systems; 6.2.4 Key technologies; 6.2.5 Fundamental research challenges; 6.3 Regions Visited by the Assessment Team; 6.3.1 United States; 6.3.2 Japan and Korea; 6.3.3 Europe; 6.4 Quantitative and Qualitative Observations; 6.4.1 Quantitative observations; 6.4.2 Qualitative observations; 6.5 Conclusions; References; 7. Networked Robots; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Significance and Potential

7.3 State of the Art in Theory and Practice

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781848160071

1848160070

OCLC:

820944372