Anatomy of a Robot
Published on 12. May 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
306 pages
978-0-07-141657-3 (ISBN)
Description
Here's a unique "head to toe" examination of all of the major disciplines involved in building robots and control systems - offering both practical theory and philosophy in a technical yet entertaining way. This is a true "under the hood" look at the gamut of subjects related to robotics, from mathematics to control systems. It brings a technical topic down to a novice's level, equating mechanical pieces with human counterparts: controls=mind, power system=heart, actuators=muscles, and sensors=eyes and ears. It offers coverage ranges from project management to nuts and bolts topics such as: sensors, actuators, power systems, and controls; It provides basic background theory of each subject, and then goes into more in-depth treatment, including math and references.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
75 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
526 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-141657-3 (9780071416573)
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Charles Bergren
Anatomy of a Robot
E-Book
06/2003
1st Edition
McGraw-Hill Education Tab
€54.89
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Person
Charles Bergren has an MSEE from Cornell University and has been a top-notch EE for over 30 years. He has a consulting engineering firm, http://www.bdesigncorp.com, and has served as VP of Engineering in numerous companies. He design work includes: * Robotic Tape Libraries (Building high-speed network control processors for storage systems) * Voice Processing Systems (For voice recognition and text-to-speech applications) * Vision Systems (For the visual tracking of bacteria and DSP) * Video Systems (For MPEG video compression and satellite broadcasting) * Power Control Systems (For solar powered systems and nuclear reactor monitors) * Communication Systems (For wireless RF and free space laser networks) He has taught academic and technical courses from kindergarten through college. He plays lacrosse which he has also taught.
Content
Introduction Acknowledgments Chapter 1: A Brief History of Walking Machines Computer Control Summary Chapter 2: Walking Gaits Stability Adaptability (Tripod Gait, Wave Gait, Degrees of Freedom per Leg) Summary Chapter 3: Tools, Test Equipment, and Materials Test Equipment Construction Materials Summary