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A Mathematical Introduction to Robotic Manipulation

A Mathematical Introduction to Robotic Manipulation

A Mathematical Introduction to Robotic Manipulation presents a mathematical formulation of the kinematics dynamics and control of robot manipulators. It uses an elegant set of mathematical tools that emphasizes the geometry of robot motion and allows a large class of robotic manipulation problems to be analyzed within a unified framework. The foundation of the book is a derivation of robot kinematics using the product of the exponentials formula. The authors explore the kinematics of open-chain manipulators and multifingered robot hands present an analysis of the dynamics and control of robot systems discuss the specification and control of internal forces and internal motions and address the implications of the nonholonomic nature of rolling contact are addressed as well. The wealth of information numerous examples and exercises make A Mathematical Introduction to Robotic Manipulation valuable as both a reference for robotics researchers and a text for students in advanced robotics courses.

GBP 180.00
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Manufacturing Optimization through Intelligent Techniques (2006)

Manufacturing Optimization through Intelligent Techniques (2006)

Effective utilization of equipment is critical to any manufacturing operation especially with today's sophisticated high-cost equipment and increased global competition. To meet these challenges in the manufacturing industry you must understand and implement the myriad conventional and intelligent techniques for different types of manufacturing problems. Manufacturing Optimization Through Intelligent Techniques covers design of machine elements integrated product development machining tolerance allocation selection of operating parameters for CNC machine tools scheduling part family formation selection of robot coordinates robot trajectory planning and both conventional and intelligent techniques providing the tools to design and implement a suitable optimization technique. The author explores how to model optimization problems select suitable techniques develop the optimization algorithm and software and implement the program. The book delineates five new techniques using examples taken from the literature for optimization problems in design tolerance allocation; selection of machining parameters integrated product development scheduling concurrent formation of machine groups and part families selection of robot co-ordinates robot trajectory planning and intelligent machining. All the manufacturing functions described have been successfully solved by Genetic Algorithm. Other intelligent techniques have been implemented only for solving certain types of problems: simulated annealing; design and scheduling particle swarm optimization and ant colony optimization; tolerance allocation and tabu search; as well as machining parameters optimization. After reading this book you will understand the different types of manufacturing optimization problems as well as the conventional and intelligent techniques suitable for solving them. You will also be able to develop and implement effective optimization procedures and algorithms for a wide variety of problems in design manufacturing. | Manufacturing Optimization through Intelligent Techniques (2006)

GBP 180.00
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The Routledge Handbook of Bodily Awareness

The Routledge Handbook of Bodily Awareness

Bodily awareness is one of the most interesting and enigmatic forms of experience. Our earliest and most pervasive form of conscious experience it also arguably remains the most private. Bodily awareness has also long played a central role in the study of the mind and self-consciousness and is fundamental to much current philosophical and psychological research. The Routledge Handbook of Bodily Awareness is an outstanding reference source to this fascinating subject. Comprising over thirty chapters by an international team of contributors the Handbook is divided into seven parts: Epistemology and Metaphysics Historical Issues Body Representation Sensing the Body Dynamics Pathology Interaction Within these sections specific topics covered include bodily ownership personal identity self-consciousness body modelling in robot design body illusions touch proprioception phantom limb syndrome pain eating disorders out-of-body experiences and virtual reality. The handbook features specially commissioned contributions from researchers in a wide array of disciplines whilst being accessible to readers with any disciplinary background. It also includes an interdisciplinary introduction written by the editors tying together the central themes with particular attention to the interaction between conceptual technological and empirical issues. The Routledge Handbook of Bodily Awareness will be of great interest to those in a wide variety of philosophical subdisciplines as well as those in psychology cognitive science sociology and related subjects.

GBP 190.00
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3ds Max Modeling for Games: Volume II Insider’s Guide to Stylized Modeling

3ds Max Modeling for Games: Volume II Insider’s Guide to Stylized Modeling

Learn how to model comic-stylea Pixar with the expert techniques found in 3ds Max Modeling for Games Volume 2: Insider‘s Guide to Stylized Modeling. This new volume will show you the ins-and-outs of stylized modeling including characters vehicles environments and much more. Follow the story of cover characters Robert and Robot as their adventure takes you through the world of modeling vegetation alpha-maps and much more! This book is also packed with highly detailed tutorials feared toward enhancing your modeling skills and expanding your portfolio. The companion website (www. 3d-for-games. com) is unique - an online forum where readers can post and answer questions about their work. In terms of developing a portfolio online peer critiques are invaluable and current readers have made use of this feature in fact some have happily become the forum responders (along with Andy) to coach and develop new artists at work. Also included: step-by-step project files for each chapter; all the relevant texture files and source photos; panoramic skies small scene objects bonus texture maps and models so that artists can create whole scenes very quickly without starting from scratch each time; countless examples of what's hot and what's not in 3D modeling and also enough support images and photos to keep the budding artist busy for months. Unrivalled support in over 10 000 current posts - backing up the book with a lively forum and community of readers from all over the world ready to help your work. | 3ds Max Modeling for Games: Volume II Insider’s Guide to Stylized Modeling

GBP 180.00
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Artificial Superintelligence A Futuristic Approach

Artificial Superintelligence A Futuristic Approach

A day does not go by without a news article reporting some amazing breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI). Many philosophers futurists and AI researchers have conjectured that human-level AI will be developed in the next 20 to 200 years. If these predictions are correct it raises new and sinister issues related to our future in the age of intelligent machines. Artificial Superintelligence: A Futuristic Approach directly addresses these issues and consolidates research aimed at making sure that emerging superintelligence is beneficial to humanity. While specific predictions regarding the consequences of superintelligent AI vary from potential economic hardship to the complete extinction of humankind many researchers agree that the issue is of utmost importance and needs to be seriously addressed. Artificial Superintelligence: A Futuristic Approach discusses key topics such as: AI-Completeness theory and how it can be used to see if an artificial intelligent agent has attained human level intelligence Methods for safeguarding the invention of a superintelligent system that could theoretically be worth trillions of dollars Self-improving AI systems: definition types and limits The science of AI safety engineering including machine ethics and robot rights Solutions for ensuring safe and secure confinement of superintelligent systems The future of superintelligence and why long-term prospects for humanity to remain as the dominant species on Earth are not great Artificial Superintelligence: A Futuristic Approach is designed to become a foundational text for the new science of AI safety engineering. AI researchers and students computer security researchers futurists and philosophers should find this an invaluable resource. | Artificial Superintelligence A Futuristic Approach

GBP 180.00
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