The reader can find concise, up-to-date definitions of the terms, acronyms, and abbreviations being used today in the rapidly advancing field of robotics in this work. Included is expert coverage of advanced manufacturing technology, industrial robots, smart robots, military robots, CAD/CAM/CIM, machine vision, laser systems, production processes, factories of the future and bar code identification. More than a dictionary of terms, the Robotics Sourcebook...