Alexander Zelinsky: Field and Service Robotics

Field and Service Robotics


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Joe Engelberger, the pioneer of the robotics industry, wrote in his 1989 book Robotics in Service that the inspiration to write his book came as a reaction to an industry-sponsored forecast study of robot applications, which predicted that in 1995 applications of robotics outside factories - the traditional domain of industrial robots - would amount to less than 1% of total sales. Engelberger believed that this forecast was very wrong, and instead predicted that the non-industrial class of robot applications would become the largest class. Engelbergers prediction has yet to come to pass. However, he did correctly foresee the growth in non-traditional applications of robots. Robots are now beginning to march from the factories and into field and service applications. This book presents a selection of papers from the first major international conference dedicated to field and service applications of robotics. This selection includes papers from the leading research laboratories in the world together with papers from companies that are building and selling new and innovative robotic technology. It describes interesting aspects of robots in the field ranging from mining, agriculture, construction, cargo handling, subsea operations, removal of landmines, to terrestrial exploration. It also covers a diverse range of service applications, such as cleaning, propagating plants and aiding the elderly and handicapped, and gives considerable attention to the technology required to realise robust, reliable and safe robots.

More than 40 colour photographs feature contemporary dream catchers and artifacts with informative captions that identify and comment on the different patterns, their significance and history. Dream Catchers Field and Service Robotics download ebook features the work of Native artist Nick Huard who creates dream catchers in his studio in Kahnawake outside of Montreal. 'You're in danger of dishonouring the family name for good!' Lady Claire must put pride above prattle if she is to shake off the not-so-respectable reputation of her youth. Swapping rebellion for reserve, she returns to her imposing childhood home, Castonbury Park, seeking her family's help. Penniless Claire needs a sensible husband...and fast! But when the dark gaze of head chef Monsieur Andre catches her eye, he's as deliciously tempting as the food he prepares. Claire knows he's most unsuitable...even if the chemistry between them is magnetic. Risking her reputation for Andre would be shameful - but losing him could be even worse!


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Author: Alexander Zelinsky
Number of Pages: 547 pages
Published Date: 16 Jan 2012
Publisher: Springer London Ltd
Publication Country: England, United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN: 9781447112754
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