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Mechatronic Components - Roadmap to Design (Paperback): Emin Faruk Kececi Mechatronic Components - Roadmap to Design (Paperback)
Emin Faruk Kececi
R2,993 Discovery Miles 29 930 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Mechatronic Components: Roadmap to Design explains the practical application of mechatronics, including sections on adaptive structures, robotics and other areas where mechanics and electronics converge. Professional engineers in a variety of areas will find this textbook to be extremely helpful with its in-depth use of flow diagrams and schemes that help readers understand the logic behind the design of such systems. Using approximately 130 different components with diagrams and flowcharts that help engineers from different fields understand the general properties and selection criteria of a component, this book presents a comprehensive resource on mechatronic components.

Microbiorobotics - Biologically Inspired Microscale Robotic Systems (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Minjun Kim, Agung Julius, U Kei... Microbiorobotics - Biologically Inspired Microscale Robotic Systems (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Minjun Kim, Agung Julius, U Kei Cheang
R3,415 Discovery Miles 34 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Microbiorobotics: Biologically Inspired Microscale Robotic Systems, Second Edition presents information on a new engineering discipline that takes a multidisciplinary approach to accomplish precise manipulation of microscale spaces. Microorganisms have evolved various mechanisms to thrive in microscale environments and are therefore a useful tool for use in many applications, ranging from micromanufacturing techniques, to cellular manipulation. In the context of microrobotics, biological microrobots can directly harness the microorganisms for propulsive and sensing power and synthetic microrobots can mimic the microorganisms' motions for effective locomotion. This second edition covers new advances and insights that have emerged in recent years. Several new chapters have been added on important new research areas, with existing chapters thoroughly revised. In particular, increased coverage is given to fluid dynamics of microswimmers in nature.

Robotics and Automation in the Food Industry - Current and Future Technologies (Hardcover, New): Darwin G Caldwell Robotics and Automation in the Food Industry - Current and Future Technologies (Hardcover, New)
Darwin G Caldwell
R5,255 Discovery Miles 52 550 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The implementation of robotics and automation in the food sector offers great potential for improved safety, quality and profitability by optimising process monitoring and control. Robotics and automation in the food industry provides a comprehensive overview of current and emerging technologies and their applications in different industry sectors.
Part one introduces key technologies and significant areas of development, including automatic process control and robotics in the food industry, sensors for automated quality and safety control, and the development of machine vision systems. Optical sensors and online spectroscopy, gripper technologies, wireless sensor networks (WSN) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems are discussed, with consideration of intelligent quality control systems based on fuzzy logic. Part two goes on to investigate robotics and automation in particular unit operations and industry sectors. The automation of bulk sorting and control of food chilling and freezing is considered, followed by chapters on the use of robotics and automation in the processing and packaging of meat, seafood, fresh produce and confectionery. Automatic control of batch thermal processing of canned foods is explored, before a final discussion on automation for a sustainable food industry.
With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, Robotics and automation in the food industry is an indispensable guide for engineering professionals in the food industry, and a key introduction for professionals and academics interested in food production, robotics and automation.
Provides a comprehensive overview of current and emerging robotics and automation technologies and their applications in different industry sectorsChapters in part one cover key technologies and significant areas of development, including automatic process control and robotics in the food industry and sensors for automated quality and safety controlPart two investigates robotics and automation in particular unit operations and industry sectors, including the automation of bulk sorting and the use of robotics and automation in the processing and packaging of meat, seafood, fresh produce and confectionery

Handbook of Research on Innovation, Differentiation, and New Technologies in Tourism, Hotels, and Food Service (Hardcover):... Handbook of Research on Innovation, Differentiation, and New Technologies in Tourism, Hotels, and Food Service (Hardcover)
Gonçalo Poeta Fernandes, António Silva Melo
R7,930 Discovery Miles 79 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Tourism and hospitality are increasingly becoming more complex, having grown exponentially over the last decade. As the industry becomes more complex, new demands arise regarding its overall organization and operations, which call for not only more experienced and specialized staff, but also advanced technological solutions that support new paradigms and expectations. The Handbook of Research on Innovation, Differentiation, and New Technologies in Tourism, Hotels, and Food Service discusses the current changes and challenges in tourism and hospitality. Covering key topics such as entrepreneurship, local development, and technology, this major reference work is ideal for managers, entrepreneurs, business owners, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Scary Smart - The Future Of Artificial Intelligence And How You Can Save Our World (Paperback): Mo Gawdat Scary Smart - The Future Of Artificial Intelligence And How You Can Save Our World (Paperback)
Mo Gawdat
R299 R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Save R28 (9%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Artificial intelligence is smarter than humans. It can process information at lightning speed and remain focused on specific tasks without distraction. AI can see into the future, predict outcomes and even use sensors to see around physical and virtual corners. So why does AI frequently get it so wrong and cause harm?

The answer is us: the human beings who write the code and teach AI to mimic our behaviour. Scary Smart explains how to fix the current trajectory now, to make sure that the AI of the future can preserve our species. This book offers a blueprint, pointing the way to what we can do to safeguard ourselves, those we love and the planet itself.

Hallo Robot - Meet Your New Workmate and Friend (Paperback): Bennie Mols, Nieske Vergunst Hallo Robot - Meet Your New Workmate and Friend (Paperback)
Bennie Mols, Nieske Vergunst 1
R434 R347 Discovery Miles 3 470 Save R87 (20%) Out of stock

How robots will change our world Some fear that robots could do half our jobs and even wipe us out. But is that likely? Smart machines already make our cars and clean our homes. Soon they could drive us about, teach our children, and keep our parents company. While dealing with the ethical concerns about Artificial Intelligence, Bennie Mols and Nieske Vergunst reveal the history, present and future of robots. They show how moving AI could allow the lame to walk again, rescue survivors from collapsed buildings, and boost the global fight against hunger and pollution. Welcome to a vivid view of our robot future. With 60 colour photos. Topics From dolls to industrial workers, a history of robots How robots respond to their surroundings What robots learn about human speech Why self-driving cars are safer and greener The possibilities of robots in education Meet the 'cyborgs' who learn to walk again Why evolution designs the best robots Will rogue robots take over the world? Using robots as weapons and drones What the future holds: 2100, a Robot Odyssey Table of Contents 1 A short history of robots, from dolls to androids Machines as man throughout history Mechanical dolls: forerunners of the robot Enter the working humanoid robots The next step: android robots that look like you Uncanny valley: the problem with creepy robots 2. How do robots see their surroundings? Getting to grips with a new environment Seeing through the eyes of a robot Training robots to recognise objects Robots can see what a person cannot see Feeling with whiskers: sensing the way forward Robots use electronic ears to listen 3. How does a robot brain work? A robot must learn to think like a human Keeping it simple with an insect brain Machine learning is trial and error Robots can learn without supervision The football world cup for robots Developing robot emotional intelligence 4. Giving humans a helping hand Robots suck: doing the dirty jobs at home A robotic arm reaches deep into the supply chain Joseph Engelberger, father of car factory robots Co-bots will work alongside people Coping with variation is Amazon's challenge Building a robot car 5. Learning to speak to people The problem with machine talk SHRDLU! The first experiment in robot conversation Toilets are hidden: translation problems A robotic teacher never runs out of patience 6. Robots get emotional Emotional robots encourage humans to interact with them A robot can work out how you are feeling Why am I afraid? Understanding human emotions Help! My robot looks angry Establishing a bond with a robot 7. Humans need robots and robots need humans Meet the robot psychologists Under-promise and over-deliver performance Silicon Valley utopias vs calm technology What is the best ratio of robots to humans? In the rubble: the search and rescue robot The paradox of robotization 8. Humans need robots and robots need humans Meet the robot psychologists Under-promise and over-deliver performance * Silicon Valley utopias vs calm technology What is the best ratio of robots to humans? In the rubble: the search and rescue robot The paradox of robotization 9. Evolution designs the best robots How robots travel in a bumpy world Robothand has nature's grip A two-legged walking robot The first robot baby Working out the best path through evolution 10. Swarming robots show the wisdom of crowds The power of robots working together A robot swarm without a boss Goal is mapping a building about to collapse Predicting how a robot will behave Robot swarms in the real world A robotic swarm looks for a queen 11. The importance of building ethical robots Isaac Asimov's three rules about rogue robots When robots go wrong Responsible roboticists are planning for the future Robots and the UN's development goals How will robots change the human race? Killing machines: robots in the military 12. 2100 - A Robot Odyssey The future of work in a robotic world Fusing mind and body with soft robotics And then the smart robot became creative Was that move really creative? Will robots really take over the world?

The New Breed - What Our History with Animals Reveals about Our Future with Robots (Paperback): Kate Darling The New Breed - What Our History with Animals Reveals about Our Future with Robots (Paperback)
Kate Darling
R508 R479 Discovery Miles 4 790 Save R29 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Design and Control Advances in Robotics (Hardcover): Mohamed Arezk Mellal Design and Control Advances in Robotics (Hardcover)
Mohamed Arezk Mellal
R8,238 Discovery Miles 82 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Robotics plays a pivotal role in many domains such as industry and medicine. Robots allow for increased safety, production rates, accuracy, and quality; however, robots must be well designed and controlled to achieve the required performance. The design and control of robotics involve many varying disciplines, such as mechanical engineering, electronics, and automation, and must be further studied to ensure the technology is utilized appropriately. Design and Control Advances in Robotics considers the most recent applications and design advances in robotics and highlights the latest developments and applications within the field of robotics. Covering key topics such as deep learning, machine learning, programming, automation, and control advances, this reference work is ideal for engineers, computer scientists, industry professionals, academicians, practitioners, scholars, researchers, instructors, and students.

Advanced Methods and Deep Learning in Computer Vision (Paperback): E.R. Davies, Matthew Turk Advanced Methods and Deep Learning in Computer Vision (Paperback)
E.R. Davies, Matthew Turk
R2,737 Discovery Miles 27 370 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Advanced Methods and Deep Learning in Computer Vision presents advanced computer vision methods, emphasizing machine and deep learning techniques that have emerged during the past 5-10 years. The book provides clear explanations of principles and algorithms supported with applications. Topics covered include machine learning, deep learning networks, generative adversarial networks, deep reinforcement learning, self-supervised learning, extraction of robust features, object detection, semantic segmentation, linguistic descriptions of images, visual search, visual tracking, 3D shape retrieval, image inpainting, novelty and anomaly detection. This book provides easy learning for researchers and practitioners of advanced computer vision methods, but it is also suitable as a textbook for a second course on computer vision and deep learning for advanced undergraduates and graduate students.

Arduino - The complete guide to Arduino for beginners, including projects, tips, tricks, and programming! (Hardcover): James... Arduino - The complete guide to Arduino for beginners, including projects, tips, tricks, and programming! (Hardcover)
James Arthur
R598 R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Automation and Control - Theories and Applications (Hardcover): Elmer P. Dadios Automation and Control - Theories and Applications (Hardcover)
Elmer P. Dadios
R3,319 Discovery Miles 33 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Robotics Software Design and Engineering (Hardcover): Alejandro Rafael Garcia Ramirez, Augusto Loureiro da Costa Robotics Software Design and Engineering (Hardcover)
Alejandro Rafael Garcia Ramirez, Augusto Loureiro da Costa
R3,337 Discovery Miles 33 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Artificial Intelligence for Future Generation Robotics (Paperback): Rabindra Nath Shaw, Ankush Ghosh, Valentina E. Balas,... Artificial Intelligence for Future Generation Robotics (Paperback)
Rabindra Nath Shaw, Ankush Ghosh, Valentina E. Balas, Monica Bianchini
R4,106 Discovery Miles 41 060 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Artificial Intelligence for Future Generation Robotics offers a vision for potential future robotics applications for AI technologies. Each chapter includes theory and mathematics to stimulate novel research directions based on the state-of-the-art in AI and smart robotics. Organized by application into ten chapters, this book offers a practical tool for researchers and engineers looking for new avenues and use-cases that combine AI with smart robotics. As we witness exponential growth in automation and the rapid advancement of underpinning technologies, such as ubiquitous computing, sensing, intelligent data processing, mobile computing and context aware applications, this book is an ideal resource for future innovation.

Mem-elements for Neuromorphic Circuits with Artificial Intelligence Applications (Paperback): Christos Volos, Viet-Thanh Pham Mem-elements for Neuromorphic Circuits with Artificial Intelligence Applications (Paperback)
Christos Volos, Viet-Thanh Pham
R3,838 Discovery Miles 38 380 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Mem-elements for Neuromorphic Circuits with Artificial Intelligence Applications illustrates recent advances in the field of mem-elements (memristor, memcapacitor, meminductor) and their applications in nonlinear dynamical systems, computer science, analog and digital systems, and in neuromorphic circuits and artificial intelligence. The book is mainly devoted to recent results, critical aspects and perspectives of ongoing research on relevant topics, all involving networks of mem-elements devices in diverse applications. Sections contribute to the discussion of memristive materials and transport mechanisms, presenting various types of physical structures that can be fabricated to realize mem-elements in integrated circuits and device modeling. As the last decade has seen an increasing interest in recent advances in mem-elements and their applications in neuromorphic circuits and artificial intelligence, this book will attract researchers in various fields.

Soft Robotics in Rehabilitation (Paperback): Amir Jafari, Nafiseh Ebrahimi Soft Robotics in Rehabilitation (Paperback)
Amir Jafari, Nafiseh Ebrahimi
R3,125 Discovery Miles 31 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Soft Robotics in Rehabilitation explores the specific branch of robotics dealing with developing robots from compliant and flexible materials. Unlike robots built from rigid materials, soft robots behave the way in which living organs move and adapt to their surroundings and allow for increased flexibility and adaptability for the user. This book is a comprehensive reference discussing the application of soft robotics for rehabilitation of upper and lower extremities separated by various limbs. The book examines various techniques applied in soft robotics, including the development of soft actuators, rigid actuators with soft behavior, intrinsically soft actuators, and soft sensors. This book is perfect for graduate students, researchers, and professional engineers in robotics, control, mechanical, and electrical engineering who are interested in soft robotics, artificial intelligence, rehabilitation therapy, and medical and rehabilitation device design and manufacturing.

Handbook of Research on Modeling, Analysis, and Control of Complex Systems (Hardcover): Ahmad Taher Azar, Nashwa Ahmad Kamal Handbook of Research on Modeling, Analysis, and Control of Complex Systems (Hardcover)
Ahmad Taher Azar, Nashwa Ahmad Kamal
R8,895 Discovery Miles 88 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The current literature on dynamic systems is quite comprehensive, and system theory's mathematical jargon can remain quite complicated. Thus, there is a need for a compendium of accessible research that involves the broad range of fields that dynamic systems can cover, including engineering, life sciences, and the environment, and which can connect researchers in these fields. The Handbook of Research on Modeling, Analysis, and Control of Complex Systems is a comprehensive reference book that describes the recent developments in a wide range of areas including the modeling, analysis, and control of dynamic systems, as well as explores related applications. The book acts as a forum for researchers seeking to understand the latest theory findings and software problem experiments. Covering topics that include chaotic maps, predictive modeling, random bit generation, and software bug prediction, this book is ideal for professionals, academicians, researchers, and students in the fields of electrical engineering, computer science, control engineering, robotics, power systems, and biomedical engineering.

Arduino - The ultimate Arduino guide for beginners, including Arduino programming, Arduino cookbook, tips, tricks, and more!... Arduino - The ultimate Arduino guide for beginners, including Arduino programming, Arduino cookbook, tips, tricks, and more! (Hardcover)
Craig Newport
R596 R540 Discovery Miles 5 400 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Control Theory in Biomedical Engineering - Applications in Physiology and Medical Robotics (Paperback): Olfa Boubaker Control Theory in Biomedical Engineering - Applications in Physiology and Medical Robotics (Paperback)
Olfa Boubaker
R2,798 Discovery Miles 27 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Control Theory in Biomedical Engineering: Applications in Physiology and Medical Robotics highlights the importance of control theory and feedback control in our lives and explains how this theory is central to future medical developments. Control theory is fundamental for understanding feedback paths in physiological systems (endocrine system, immune system, neurological system) and a concept for building artificial organs. The book is suitable for graduate students and researchers in the control engineering and biomedical engineering fields, and medical students and practitioners seeking to enhance their understanding of physiological processes, medical robotics (legs, hands, knees), and controlling artificial devices (pacemakers, insulin injection devices). Control theory profoundly impacts the everyday lives of a large part of the human population including the disabled and the elderly who use assistive and rehabilitation robots for improving the quality of their lives and increasing their independence.

Artificial Intelligence for People in a Hurry - How You Can Benefit from the Next Industrial Revolution (Hardcover): Bob Mather Artificial Intelligence for People in a Hurry - How You Can Benefit from the Next Industrial Revolution (Hardcover)
Bob Mather
R899 Discovery Miles 8 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Driving Innovation and Productivity Through Sustainable Automation (Hardcover): Ardavan Amini, Stephen Bushell, Arshad Mahmood Driving Innovation and Productivity Through Sustainable Automation (Hardcover)
Ardavan Amini, Stephen Bushell, Arshad Mahmood
R7,231 Discovery Miles 72 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Industry 4.0 and the subsequent automation and digitalization of processes, including the tighter integration of machine-machine and human-machine intercommunication and collaboration, is adding additional complexity to future systems design and the capability to simulate, optimize, and adapt. Current solutions lack the ability to capture knowledge, techniques, and methods to create a sustainable and intelligent nerve system for enterprise systems. With the ability to innovate new designs and solutions, as well as automate processes and decision-making capabilities with heterogenous and holistic views of current and future challenges, there can be an increase in productivity and efficiency through sustainable automation. Therefore, better understandings of the underpinning knowledge and expertise of sustainable automation that can create a sustainable cycle that drives optimal automation and innovation in the field is needed Driving Innovation and Productivity Through Sustainable Automation enhances the understanding and the knowledge for the new ecosystems emerging in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The chapters provide the knowledge and understanding of current challenges and new capabilities and solutions having been researched, developed, and applied within the industry to drive sustainable automation for innovation and productivity. This book is ideally intended for managers, executives, IT specialists, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers, academicians, and students who are interested in the current research on sustainable automation.

Precision Programming of Roving Robots Project-Based Fundamentals of Wheeled, Legged and Hybrid Mobile Robots (Hardcover):... Precision Programming of Roving Robots Project-Based Fundamentals of Wheeled, Legged and Hybrid Mobile Robots (Hardcover)
Francis Nickols, Yueh Jaw Lin
R3,807 Discovery Miles 38 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is designed primarily as a laboratory operations manual for fundamental mechatronics and robotics experiential and project-based learning. It is also ordered in that starting with the Tricycle Robot, students build up their knowledge and experience of programming to be able to tackle the Rickshaw Robot and finally the most complex robot, i.e., the Hexapod Robot. The book is aimed at university and college students; however, with robotics curricula extending down into lower grades this book can also be very useful for teachers at any school level. Furthermore, the book provides useful ideas for driverless vehicles and robots, as well as for educators who are developing practical project-based teaching and learning modules. Readers of the book can easily modify the coding, computing language, and hardware to suit personal preferences.

Raspberry Pi - Raspberry Pi programming for beginners, including Raspberry Pi projects, tips, tricks, and more! (Hardcover):... Raspberry Pi - Raspberry Pi programming for beginners, including Raspberry Pi projects, tips, tricks, and more! (Hardcover)
Craig Newport
R598 R542 Discovery Miles 5 420 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Handbook of Robotic and Image-Guided Surgery (Hardcover): Mohammad Hossein Abedin Nasab Handbook of Robotic and Image-Guided Surgery (Hardcover)
Mohammad Hossein Abedin Nasab
R9,313 R6,390 Discovery Miles 63 900 Save R2,923 (31%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Handbook of Robotic and Image-Guided Surgery provides state-of-the-art systems and methods for robotic and computer-assisted surgeries. In this masterpiece, contributions of 169 researchers from 19 countries have been gathered to provide 38 chapters. This handbook is 744 pages, includes 659 figures and 61 videos. It also provides basic medical knowledge for engineers and basic engineering principles for surgeons. A key strength of this text is the fusion of engineering, radiology, and surgical principles into one book.

Sensory Systems for Robotic Applications (Hardcover): Ravinder Dahiya, Oliver Ozioko, Gordon Cheng Sensory Systems for Robotic Applications (Hardcover)
Ravinder Dahiya, Oliver Ozioko, Gordon Cheng
R3,380 R3,050 Discovery Miles 30 500 Save R330 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Robots have come a long way thanks to advances in sensing and computer vision technologies and can be found today in healthcare, medicine and industry. Researchers have been looking at providing them with senses such as the ability to see, smell, hear and perceive touch in order to mimic and interact with humans and their surrounding environments. Topics covered in this edited book include various types of sensors used in robotics, sensing schemes (e-skin, tactile skin, e-nose, neuromorphic vision and touch), sensing technologies and their applications including healthcare, prosthetics, robotics and wearables. This book will appeal to researchers, scientists, engineers, and graduate and advanced students working in robotics, sensor technologies and electronics, and their applications in robotics, haptics, prosthetics, wearable and interactive systems, cognitive engineering, neuro-engineering, computational neuroscience, medicine and healthcare technologies.

AI Prevails - How to Keep Yourself and Humanity Safe (Hardcover): James R. Simpson AI Prevails - How to Keep Yourself and Humanity Safe (Hardcover)
James R. Simpson
R1,075 R910 Discovery Miles 9 100 Save R165 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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