| View Larger Image | Designing Autonomous Mobile Robots: Inside the Mind of an Intelligent Machine | Paperbackby John M. Holland (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Newnes | | Page Count: | 352 Pages | | Publication Date: | December 29, 2003 | | Sales Rank: | 818,870th |
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Product Description
Designing Autonomous Mobile Robots introduces the reader to the fundamental concepts of this complex field. The author addresses all the pertinent topics of the electronic hardware and software of mobile robot design, with particular emphasis on the more difficult problems of control, navigation, and sensor interfacing. Covering topics such as advanced sensor fusion, control systems for a wide array of application sensors and instrumentation, and fuzzy logic applications, this volume is essential reading for engineers undertaking robotics projects as well as undergraduate and graduate students studying robotic engineering, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science. Its state-of-the-art treatment of core concepts in mobile robotics helps and challenges readers in exploring new avenues in an exciting field. The accompanying CD-ROM provides software routines for the examples cited as well as an electronic version of the text. *Authored by a well-know pioneer of mobile robotics*Learn how to approach the design of and complex control system with confidence |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 3 reviews)
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Invaluable for Robot Designers! by Mark Kadonoff (Mclean, VA)  5 Stars
January 11, 2005
John Holland does an excellent job of describing the real-world practices required for programming successful mobile robots. His approach is relevant for all software engineers involved in developing embedded control systems. One of the most entertaining aspects of his book are the war stories about remotely debugging misbehaving robots in the field. After reading this book, you will know why he is considered "The Father of Mobile Robotics"!
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"The Father of Mobile Robotics" validates his title here !! by Samuel J. Williams (Virginia, USA) 5 Stars
September 19, 2004
In this tour de force, John M. Holland serves up a feast that should be both didactic and entertaining to engineering professors and neophyte-technophiles alike. His wit and wisdom are generously shared in ways that are both lucid and compelling. His personal parables are not only entertaining but beautifully illustrative of even the most arcane of his topics. And John balances cautionary tales with an abiding conviction that service robots will eventually have a huge presence in both private industrial and governmental applications.
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Great Book! 5 Stars
January 24, 2004
A fascinating read, and a must for those interested in robotic design. Additionally, parts of the book are humorous and quite entertaining!
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