Current research fields in science and technology were presented and discussed at the EKC2009, informing about the interests and directions of the scientists and engineers in EU countries and Korea. The Conference has emerged from the idea of bringing together EU and Korea to get to know each other better, especially in fields of science and technology.

Current research fields in science and technology were presented and discussed at the EKC2009, informing about the interests and directions of the scientists and engineers in EU countries and Korea. The Conference has emerged from the idea of bringing together EU and Korea to get to know each other better, especially in fields of science and technology.

Intelligent mobile robots and their applications are thoroughly covered in this, the first comprehensive text, to address the current state-of-the-art as well as future developments in this exciting field. Based on over 10 years of research, lectures and publications, the author has culled this experience and further complemented it with highly detailed and up-to-date knowledge. Included are thorough descriptions of mobile robots developed and used by the author creating for a penetrating work. Intended for both scientists and university students interested in the developments and applications of mobile, intelligent and cooperative robots, this is one of the first practical treatments of the topic. Each chapter includes an overview and summary followed by exercises to test the readers??? knowledge, resulting in a textbook suitable for instructional use at the BSc and MSc university levels.