Anatomy of a Robot (TAB Electronics) - Softcover

Bergren, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071416579 ISBN 13: 9780071416573

Publisher: Tab Books, 2003

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

UNDER THE "HOOD" OF A ROBOT

Reading "Anatomy of a Robot" is like having a robot on the operating room table. Crack open the pages, and you'll be able to dissect a robot from head to toe--or from project management and design to motors and power systems.

Discover how robots articulate movements, how they see and hear, what gives them their power, and, at times, their gentleness. Delve into the robot's "brains," and learn how experienced robot designers use control systems to make their machines think.

Much more than an enumeration of parts, "Anatomy of a Robot" exposes the life and human creativity behind today's robot. Always entertaining, this exceptional book takes you deep inside the theory and craft, philosophy and science of robotics. Coverage ranges from control systems and computer hardware to "nuts and bolts" topics such as actuators and mechanics, with plenty of humor and mathematical equations to help with the anatomy lesson.

A must for robot professionals and serious robot hobbyists, and a treat for science lovers and teachers, "Anatomy of a Robot" is a journey inside one of today's most exciting and fast-moving disciplines.

what makes robots work
* Sensors
* Algorithms
* Plans
* Controls
* Systems
* Quality
* Computers
* Power
* Actuators
* Project Management
* Reliability
* Artificial Intelligence
* Feedback

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tab Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0071416579
• ISBN 13: 9780071416573
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 324