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Designing Robot Behavior in Human-Robot Interactions - Masayoshi Tomizuka - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Designing Robot Behavior in Human-Robot Interactions - Masayoshi Tomizuka - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In this book, we have set up a unified analytical framework for various human-robot systems, which involve peer-peer interactions (either space-sharing or time-sharing) or hierarchical interactions. A methodology in designing the robot behavior through control, planning, decision and learning is proposed. In particular, the following topics are discussed in-depth: safety during human-robot interactions, efficiency in real-time robot motion planning , imitation of human behaviors from demonstration, dexterity of robots to adapt to different environments and tasks, cooperation among robots and humans with conflict resolution. These methods are applied in various scenarios, such as human-robot collaborative assembly, robot skill learning from human demonstration, interaction between autonomous and human-driven vehicles, etc. Key Features: - Proposes a unified framework to model and analyze human-robot interactions under different modes of interactions. - Systematically discusses the control, decision and learning algorithms to enable robots to interact safely with humans in a variety of applications. - Presents numerous experimental studies with both industrial collaborative robot arms and autonomous vehicles.

DKK 523.00
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Human-Robot Interaction - - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Human-Robot Interaction - - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Human-Robot Interaction: Safety, Standardization, and Benchmarking provides a comprehensive introduction to the new scenarios emerging where humans and robots interact in various environments and applications on a daily basis. The focus is on the current status and foreseeable implications of robot safety, approaching these issues from the standardization and benchmarking perspectives. Featuring contributions from leading experts, the book presents state-of-the-art research, and includes real-world applications and use cases. It explores the key leading sectors—robotics, service robotics, and medical robotics—and elaborates on the safety approaches that are being developed for effective human-robot interaction, including physical robot-human contacts, collaboration in task execution, workspace sharing, human-aware motion planning, and exploring the landscape of relevant standards and guidelines. Features Presenting a comprehensive introduction to human-robot interaction in a number of domains, including industrial robotics, medical robotics, and service robotics Focusing on robot safety standards and benchmarking Providing insight into current developments in international standards Featuring contributions from leading experts, actively pursuing new robot development

DKK 468.00
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Camera-Aided Robot Calibration - Hangi Zhuang - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Camera-Aided Robot Calibration - Hangi Zhuang - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Robot calibration is the process of enhancing the accuracy of a robot by modifying its control software. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of the theory and implementation of robot calibration using computer vision technology. It is the only book to cover the entire process of vision-based robot calibration, including kinematic modeling, camera calibration, pose measurement, error parameter identification, and compensation. The book starts with an overview of available techniques for robot calibration, with an emphasis on vision-based techniques. It then describes various robot-camera systems. Since cameras are used as major measuring devices, camera calibration techniques are reviewed. Camera-Aided Robot Calibration studies the properties of kinematic modeling techniques that are suitable for robot calibration. It summarizes the well-known Denavit-Hartenberg (D-H) modeling convention and indicates the drawbacks of the D-H model for robot calibration. The book develops the Complete and Parametrically Continuous (CPC) model and the modified CPC model, that overcome the D-H model singularities. The error models based on these robot kinematic modeling conventions are presented. No other book available addresses the important, practical issue of hand/eye calibration. This book summarizes current research developments and demonstrates the pros and cons of various approaches in this area. The book discusses in detail the final stage of robot calibration - accuracy compensation - using the identified kinematic error parameters. It offers accuracy compensation algorithms, including the intuitive task-point redefinition and inverse-Jacobian algorithms and more advanced algorithms based on optimal control theory, which are particularly attractive for highly redundant manipulators. Camera-Aided Robot Calibration defines performance indices that are designed for off-line, optimal selection of measurement configurations. It then describes three approaches: closed-form, gradient-based, and statistical optimization. The included case study presents experimental results that were obtained by calibrating common industrial robots. Different stages of operation are detailed, illustrating the applicability of the suggested techniques for robot calibration. Appendices provide readers with preliminary materials for easier comprehension of the subject matter. Camera-Aided Robot Calibration is a must-have reference for researchers and practicing engineers-the only one with all the information!

DKK 625.00
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Robot System Reliability and Safety - B.s. Dhillon - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Robot System Reliability and Safety - B.s. Dhillon - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

As robots are used more and more to perform a variety of tasks in a range of fields, it is imperative to make the robots as reliable and safe as possible. Yet no book currently covers robot reliability and safety within one framework. Robot System Reliability and Safety: A Modern Approach presents up-to-date information on robot reliability, safety, and related areas in a single volume, eliminating the need to consult diverse sources. After introducing historical, mathematical, and introductory aspects, the book presents methods for analyzing robot system reliability and safety. It next focuses on topics related to robot reliability, including classifications of robot failures and their causes and hydraulic and electric robots’ reliability analysis. The book then explains the analysis of robot-related safety and accidents, covers key elements of robot maintenance and robotics applications in maintenance and repair, and addresses human factors and safety considerations in robotics workplaces. The book concludes with chapters on robot testing, costing, and failure data as well as six mathematical models for reliability and safety analysis. Written by a well-known expert in reliability engineering, this book will be useful to system, design, reliability, and safety engineers along with other engineering professionals working in the area of robotics. It can also be used in courses on system engineering, reliability engineering, and safety engineering.

DKK 505.00
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Robot Learning Human Skills and Intelligent Control Design - Jianwei Zhang - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Robot Learning Human Skills and Intelligent Control Design - Jianwei Zhang - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In the last decades robots are expected to be of increasing intelligence to deal with a large range of tasks. Especially, robots are supposed to be able to learn manipulation skills from humans. To this end, a number of learning algorithms and techniques have been developed and successfully implemented for various robotic tasks. Among these methods, learning from demonstrations (LfD) enables robots to effectively and efficiently acquire skills by learning from human demonstrators, such that a robot can be quickly programmed to perform a new task. This book introduces recent results on the development of advanced LfD-based learning and control approaches to improve the robot dexterous manipulation. First, there''s an introduction to the simulation tools and robot platforms used in the authors'' research. In order to enable a robot learning of human-like adaptive skills, the book explains how to transfer a human user’s arm variable stiffness to the robot, based on the online estimation from the muscle electromyography (EMG). Next, the motion and impedance profiles can be both modelled by dynamical movement primitives such that both of them can be planned and generalized for new tasks. Furthermore, the book introduces how to learn the correlation between signals collected from demonstration, i.e., motion trajectory, stiffness profile estimated from EMG and interaction force, using statistical models such as hidden semi-Markov model and Gaussian Mixture Regression. Several widely used human-robot interaction interfaces (such as motion capture-based teleoperation) are presented, which allow a human user to interact with a robot and transfer movements to it in both simulation and real-word environments. Finally, improved performance of robot manipulation resulted from neural network enhanced control strategies is presented. A large number of examples of simulation and experiments of daily life tasks are included in this book to facilitate better understanding of the readers.

DKK 505.00
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A Concise Introduction to Robot Programming with ROS2 - Francisco Martin Rico - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Concise Introduction to Robot Programming with ROS2 - Francisco Martin Rico - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Concise Introduction to Robot Programming with ROS2 provides the reader with the concepts and tools necessary to bring a robot to life through programming. It will equip the reader with the skills necessary to undertake projects with ROS2, the new version of ROS. It is not necessary to have previous experience with ROS2 as it will describe its concepts, tools, and methodologies from the beginning. Key Features - Uses the two programming languages officially supported in ROS2 (C++, mainly, and Python) - Approaches ROS2 from three different but complementary dimensions: the Community, Computation Graph, and the Workspace - Includes a complete simulated robot, development and testing strategies, Behavior Trees, and Nav2 description, setup, and use - A GitHub repository with code to assist readers It will appeal to motivated engineering students, engineers, and professionals working with robot programming.

DKK 993.00
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A Concise Introduction to Robot Programming with ROS2 - Francisco Martin Rico - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Concise Introduction to Robot Programming with ROS2 - Francisco Martin Rico - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Concise Introduction to Robot Programming with ROS2 provides the reader with the concepts and tools necessary to bring a robot to life through programming. It will equip the reader with the skills necessary to undertake projects with ROS2, the new version of ROS. It is not necessary to have previous experience with ROS2 as it will describe its concepts, tools, and methodologies from the beginning. Key Features - Uses the two programming languages officially supported in ROS2 (C++, mainly, and Python) - Approaches ROS2 from three different but complementary dimensions: the Community, Computation Graph, and the Workspace - Includes a complete simulated robot, development and testing strategies, Behavior Trees, and Nav2 description, setup, and use - A GitHub repository with code to assist readers It will appeal to motivated engineering students, engineers, and professionals working with robot programming.

DKK 476.00
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A Concise Introduction to Robot Programming with ROS 2 - Francisco Martin Rico - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Concise Introduction to Robot Programming with ROS 2 - Francisco Martin Rico - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Concise Introduction to Robot Programming with ROS2 provides the reader with the concepts and tools necessary to bring a robot to life through programming. It will equip the reader with the skills necessary to undertake projects with ROS2, the new version of ROS. It is not necessary to have previous experience with ROS2 as it will describe its concepts, tools, and methodologies from the beginning. Key Features - Uses the two programming languages officially supported in ROS2 (C++, mainly, and Python) - Approaches ROS2 from three different but complementary dimensions: the Community, Computation Graph, and the Workspace - Includes a complete simulated robot, development and testing strategies, Behavior Trees, and Nav2 description, setup, and use - A GitHub repository with code to assist readers It will appeal to motivated engineering students, engineers, and professionals working with robot programming.

DKK 951.00
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A Concise Introduction to Robot Programming with ROS 2 - Francisco Martin Rico - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Concise Introduction to Robot Programming with ROS 2 - Francisco Martin Rico - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A Concise Introduction to Robot Programming with ROS2 provides the reader with the concepts and tools necessary to bring a robot to life through programming. It will equip the reader with the skills necessary to undertake projects with ROS2, the new version of ROS. It is not necessary to have previous experience with ROS2 as it will describe its concepts, tools, and methodologies from the beginning. Key Features - Uses the two programming languages officially supported in ROS2 (C++, mainly, and Python) - Approaches ROS2 from three different but complementary dimensions: the Community, Computation Graph, and the Workspace - Includes a complete simulated robot, development and testing strategies, Behavior Trees, and Nav2 description, setup, and use - A GitHub repository with code to assist readers It will appeal to motivated engineering students, engineers, and professionals working with robot programming.

DKK 581.00
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Build Your Own Robot! - Karl Lunt - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Build Your Own Robot! - Karl Lunt - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This book, a compilation of articles from Karl Lunt''s long-running column for Nuts & Volts magazine, is a must-read for all beginner and intermediate-level robotics enthusiasts. Written in a friendly, straightforward manner, it contains entertaining anecdotes as well as practical advice and instruction. The author''s stories about his various robotics projects will inspire you to try them yourself; and he shares his tips and code to help you. Possible projects range from transforming a TV remote control into a robot controller to building a robot from a drink cooler. You''ll want to build them all; the author''s enthusiasm for robotics is contagious!

DKK 505.00
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Robot Development Using Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio - Kai Yuan Gu - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Robot Development Using Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio - Kai Yuan Gu - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Microsoft ® Robotics Developer Studio (MSRDS) and LEGO ® robots together offer a flexible platform for creating robotic systems. Designed for novices with basic programming skills, Robot Development Using Microsoft ® Robotics Developer Studio provides clear instructions on developing and operating robots. It includes an extensive array of examples, with corresponding step-by-step tutorials and explanations. The first several chapters of the book introduce the development environment of MSRDS, including concurrency and coordination runtime (CCR), decentralized software services (DSS), visual simulation environment (VSE), and the Microsoft Visual Programming Language (MVPL). The text then covers the inputs and outputs to the robot and control logic and describes how MSRDS can be used to control a LEGO robot’s hearing and vision. It also presents a real-life example involving a sumo robot contest. The final chapter provides information on related academic courses, websites, and books. The top-down approach used in this text helps readers think of a robot as a system rather than an assemblage of parts. Readers gain an understanding of methods for integration, design trade-offs, and teamwork—all essential skills for building robots. The MSRDS codes for all examples are available at http://msrds.caece.net/

DKK 727.00
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How to Survive a Robot Invasion - David J. Gunkel - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

How to Survive a Robot Invasion - David J. Gunkel - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In this short introduction, David J. Gunkel examines the shifting world of artificial intelligence, mapping it onto everyday twenty-first century life and probing the consequences of this ever-growing industry and movement. The book investigates the significance and consequences of the robot invasion in an effort to map the increasingly complicated social terrain of the twenty-first century. Whether we recognize it as such or not, we are in the midst of a robot invasion. What matters most in the face of this machine incursion is not resistance, but how we decide to make sense of and respond to the social opportunities and challenges that autonomous machines make available. How to Survive a Robot Invasion is a fascinating and accessible volume for students and researchers of new media, philosophy of technology, and their many related fields. It aims both to assist readers’ efforts to understand a changing world and to provide readers with the critical insight necessary for grappling with our science fiction-like future.

DKK 542.00
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How to Survive a Robot Invasion - David J Gunkel - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

How to Survive a Robot Invasion - David J Gunkel - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In this short introduction, David J. Gunkel examines the shifting world of artificial intelligence, mapping it onto everyday twenty-first century life and probing the consequences of this ever-growing industry and movement. The book investigates the significance and consequences of the robot invasion in an effort to map the increasingly complicated social terrain of the twenty-first century. Whether we recognize it as such or not, we are in the midst of a robot invasion. What matters most in the face of this machine incursion is not resistance, but how we decide to make sense of and respond to the social opportunities and challenges that autonomous machines make available. How to Survive a Robot Invasion is a fascinating and accessible volume for students and researchers of new media, philosophy of technology, and their many related fields. It aims both to assist readers’ efforts to understand a changing world and to provide readers with the critical insight necessary for grappling with our science fiction-like future.

DKK 269.00
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Robot Ecology and the Science Fiction Film - J. P. Telotte - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Robot Ecology and the Science Fiction Film - J. P. Telotte - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This book offers the first specific application in film studies of what is generally known as ecology theory, shifting attention from history to the (in this case media) environment. It takes the robot as its subject because it has attained a status that resonates not only with some of the key concerns of contemporary culture over the last century, but also with the very nature of film. While the robot has given us a vehicle for exploring issues of gender, race, and a variety of forms of otherness, and increasingly for asking questions about the very nature and meaning of life, this image of an artificial being, typically anthropomorphic, also invariably implicates the cinema’s own and quite fundamental artificing of the human. Looking across genres, across specific media forms, and across closely linked conceptualizations, Telotte sketches a context of interwoven influences and meanings. The result is that this study of the cinematic robot, while mainly focused on science fiction film, also incorporates its appearance in, for example, musicals, cartoons, television, advertising, toys, and literature.

DKK 637.00
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Robot Ecology and the Science Fiction Film - J. P. (georgia Tech Telotte - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Robot Ecology and the Science Fiction Film - J. P. (georgia Tech Telotte - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This book offers the first specific application in film studies of what is generally known as ecology theory, shifting attention from history to the (in this case media) environment. It takes the robot as its subject because it has attained a status that resonates not only with some of the key concerns of contemporary culture over the last century, but also with the very nature of film. While the robot has given us a vehicle for exploring issues of gender, race, and a variety of forms of otherness, and increasingly for asking questions about the very nature and meaning of life, this image of an artificial being, typically anthropomorphic, also invariably implicates the cinema’s own and quite fundamental artificing of the human. Looking across genres, across specific media forms, and across closely linked conceptualizations, Telotte sketches a context of interwoven influences and meanings. The result is that this study of the cinematic robot, while mainly focused on science fiction film, also incorporates its appearance in, for example, musicals, cartoons, television, advertising, toys, and literature.

DKK 259.00
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Elastic Robot Joints - Michael Ruderman - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Elastic Robot Joints - Michael Ruderman - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This book focuses on the modeling and control of elastic robot joints for which each axis of the robotic manipulator is controlled as a single-input-single-output (SISO) system with disturbances, otherwise known as independent joint control. It also shows how to account for joint elasticities in a centralized controller when treating the robotic manipulator as a coupled multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) system. The book analyzes modeling and control solutions, supported by specially elaborated simulation examples and an experimental case study.

DKK 598.00
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Human-Robot Interaction in Social Robotics - Takayuki Kanda - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Human-Robot Interaction in Social Robotics - Takayuki Kanda - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Human–Robot Interaction in Social Robotics explores important issues in designing a robot system that works with people in everyday environments. Edited by leading figures in the field of social robotics, it draws on contributions by researchers working on the Robovie project at the ATR Intelligent Robotics and Communication Laboratories, a world leader in humanoid interactive robotics. The book brings together, in one volume, technical and empirical research that was previously scattered throughout the literature. Taking a networked robot approach, the book examines how robots work in cooperation with ubiquitous sensors and people over telecommunication networks. It considers the use of social robots in daily life, grounding the work in field studies conducted at a school, train station, shopping mall, and science museum. Critical in the development of network robots, these usability studies allow researchers to discover real issues that need to be solved and to understand what kinds of services are possible. The book tackles key areas where development is needed, namely, in sensor networks for tracking humans and robots, humanoids that can work in everyday environments, and functions for interacting with people. It introduces a sensor network developed by the authors and discusses innovations in the Robovie humanoid, including several interactive behaviors and design policies. Exploring how humans interact with robots in daily life settings, this book offers valuable insight into how robots may be used in the future. The combination of engineering, empirical, and field studies provides readers with rich information to guide in developing practical interactive robots.

DKK 825.00
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Human-Robot Interactions in Future Military Operations - Florian Jentsch - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Human-Robot Interactions in Future Military Operations - Florian Jentsch - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Soldier-robot teams will be an important component of future battle spaces, creating a complex but potentially more survivable and effective combat force. The complexity of the battlefield of the future presents its own problems. The variety of robotic systems and the almost infinite number of possible military missions create a dilemma for researchers who wish to predict human-robot interactions (HRI) performance in future environments. Human-Robot Interactions in Future Military Operations provides an opportunity for scientists investigating military issues related to HRI to present their results cohesively within a single volume. The issues range from operators interacting with small ground robots and aerial vehicles to supervising large, near-autonomous vehicles capable of intelligent battlefield behaviors. The ability of the human to ''team'' with intelligent unmanned systems in such environments is the focus of the volume. As such, chapters are written by recognized leaders within their disciplines and they discuss their research in the context of a broad-based approach. Therefore the book allows researchers from differing disciplines to be brought up to date on both theoretical and methodological issues surrounding human-robot interaction in military environments. The overall objective of this volume is to illuminate the challenges and potential solutions for military HRI through discussion of the many approaches that have been utilized in order to converge on a better understanding of this relatively complex concept. It should be noted that many of these issues will generalize to civilian applications as robotic technology matures. An important outcome is the focus on developing general human-robot teaming principles and guidelines to help both the human factors design and training community develop a better understanding of this nascent but revolutionary technology. Much of the research within the book is based on the Human Research and Engineering Directorate (HRED), U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) 5-year Army Technology Objective (ATO) research program. The program addressed HRI and teaming for both aerial and ground robotic assets in conjunction with the U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Research and Development Center (TARDEC) and the Aviation and Missile Development Center (AMRDEC) The purpose of the program was to understand HRI issues in order to develop and evaluate technologies to improve HRI battlefield performance for Future Combat Systems (FCS). The work within this volume goes beyond the research results to encapsulate the ATO''s findings and discuss them in a broader context in order to understand both their military and civilian implications. For this reason, scientists conducting related research have contributed additional chapters to widen the scope of the original research boundaries.

DKK 778.00
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Culture and Human-Robot Interaction in Militarized Spaces - Julie Carpenter - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Culture and Human-Robot Interaction in Militarized Spaces - Julie Carpenter - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel are some of the most highly trained people in the military, with a job description that spans defusing unexploded ordnance to protecting VIP’s and state dignitaries. EOD are also one of the first military groups to work with robots every day. These robots have become an increasingly important tool in EOD work, enabling people to work at safer distances in many dangerous situations. Based on exploratory research investigating interactions between EOD personnel and the robots they use, this study richly describes the nuances of these reciprocal influences, especially those related to operator emotion associated with the robots. In particular, this book examines the activities, processes and contexts that influence or constrain everyday EOD human-robot interactions, what human factors are shaping the (robotic) technology and how people and culture are being changed by using it. The findings from this research have implications for future personnel training, and the refinement of robot design considerations for many fields that rely on critical small group communication and decision-making skills.

DKK 422.00
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Social Touch in Human–Robot Interaction - - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Social Touch in Human–Robot Interaction - - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In this book for researchers and students, editors Shiomi and Sumioka bring together contributions from researchers working on the CREST project at ATR Deep Interaction Laboratories, a world leader in social robotics, to comprehensively describe robot touch systems from hardware to applications. Appropriate touch from robots to humans is essential for social robots, but achieving this requires various solutions at every stage of the touch process. Through this book, readers will gain an understanding of the needs, essential systems and communication cues, behaviour designs, and real‑world issues for social touch applications. This book compiles and updates technical and empirical research that was previously scattered throughout the literature into a single volume. Through individually authored chapters addressing various elements of ATR’s CREST project, this book tackles key areas where understanding is needed to realize acceptable touch interaction, including pre‑touch interaction, interaction design for touching and being touched, behaviour changes caused by touch interaction, and applications of social touch interaction. It introduces a touch sensor and robots developed by the authors, including several touch‑related behaviours and design policies. This approach will enable readers to easily apply this knowledge to their own social robotics programs. This book is invaluable for anyone who wishes to understand and develop social robots that physically interact with people. It is most beneficial for researchers and upper undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of human–robot/agent/computer interaction and social touch interaction and those in the broader fields of engineering, computer science, and cognitive science.

DKK 929.00
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Sophia Robot - Thomas Riccio - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Sophia Robot - Thomas Riccio - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This book considers David Hanson’s robots as a performative expression of our cultural moment, serving as a paradigm for the evolution of humanoid social robots. Mechanical beings have occupied the human imagination since antiquity. Now, they inhabit the pop-cultural imagination, embodying the apotheosis of humanity’s technological aspirations and dread. Sophia, Hanson’s most advanced robot, anticipates the future as she articulates the mythic pattern, narrative, anxieties, and hopes as old as humanity. Gendered as an attractive female with a face inspired by Queen Nefertiti and Audrey Hepburn, Sophia is a cipher, avatar, and turning point that brings humanity and technology a step closer to the emergence of a post-human species. The author is a transdisciplinary artist/scholar/educator working internationally in experimental performance, indigenous performance (ritual, shamanism), and social robotics. Hanson’s robots and Sophia are examined as performance media and events, as characters evolving as post-human narratives of technological beings. The emergent, complex, and collaborative relationships social robots have with technology, AI, performance, anthropology, mythology, psychology, sociology, popular culture, social media, politics, and economics are considered.

DKK 420.00
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Robot Souls - Eve Poole - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Robot Souls - Eve Poole - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Two of the biggest design problems in Artificial Intelligence are how to build robots that behave in line with human values and how to stop them ever going rogue. One under-explored solution to these alignment and control problems might be to examine how these are already addressed in the design of humans. Looking closely at the human blueprint, it contains a suite of capacities that are so clumsy they have generally been kept away from AI. It was assumed that robots with features like emotions and intuition, that made mistakes and looked for meaning and purpose, would not work as well as robots without this kind of code. But on considering why all these irrational properties are there, it seems that they emerge from the source code of soul. Because it is actually this ‘junk’ code that makes us human and promotes the kind of reciprocal altruism that keeps humanity alive and thriving. Robot Souls looks at developments in AI and reviews the emergence of ideas of consciousness and the soul. It places our ‘junk code’ in this context and argues that it is time to foreground that code, and to use it to look again at how we are programming AI. The book author Eve Poole received an OBE in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to education and gender equality.

DKK 995.00
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Robot Souls - Eve Poole - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Robot Souls - Eve Poole - Bog - Taylor & Francis Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Two of the biggest design problems in Artificial Intelligence are how to build robots that behave in line with human values and how to stop them ever going rogue. One under-explored solution to these alignment and control problems might be to examine how these are already addressed in the design of humans. Looking closely at the human blueprint, it contains a suite of capacities that are so clumsy they have generally been kept away from AI. It was assumed that robots with features like emotions and intuition, that made mistakes and looked for meaning and purpose, would not work as well as robots without this kind of code. But on considering why all these irrational properties are there, it seems that they emerge from the source code of soul. Because it is actually this ‘junk’ code that makes us human and promotes the kind of reciprocal altruism that keeps humanity alive and thriving. Robot Souls looks at developments in AI and reviews the emergence of ideas of consciousness and the soul. It places our ‘junk code’ in this context and argues that it is time to foreground that code, and to use it to look again at how we are programming AI. The book author Eve Poole received an OBE in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to education and gender equality.

DKK 269.00
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