Autonomous Robots: From Biological Inspiration to Implementation and Control

by George A. Bekey

Book Overview

An introduction to the science and practice of autonomous robots that reviews over 300 current systems and examines the underlying technology.

Autonomous robots are intelligent machines capable of performing tasks in the world by themselves, without explicit human control. Examples range from autonomous helicopters to Roomba, the robot vacuum cleaner. In this book, George Bekey offers an introduction to the science and practice of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0262534185
• ISBN13: 9780262534185
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: MIT Press
• Length: 594 Pages
• Weight: 2.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher