Foundations of Robotics
A Multidisciplinary Approach with Python and ROS
Book Details
| Authors | Damith Herath, David St-Onge |
| Publisher | Springer |
| Published | 2022 |
| Edition | 1 |
| Paperback | 543 pages |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-13 | 9789811919824, 9789811919855, 9789811919831 |
| ISBN-10 | 9811919828, 9811919852, 9811919836 |
| License | Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives |
Book Description
This open access book introduces key concepts in robotics in an easy to understand language using an engaging project-based approach. It covers contemporary topics in robotics, providing an accessible entry point to fundamentals in all the major domains. A section is dedicated to introducing programming concepts using Python, which has become a language of choice in robotics and AI. The book also introduces the reader to the Robot Operating System (ROS), the ubiquitous software and algorithmic framework used by researchers and the industry. The book provides an inspired, up-to-date and multidisciplinary introduction to robotics in its many forms, including emerging topics related to robotics on Machine Learning, ethics, Human-Robot Interaction, and Design Thinking.
The book also includes interviews with industry experts, providing an additional layer of insight into the world of robotics. The book is made open access through the generous support from Kinova Robotics. The bookis suitable as an undergraduate textbook in a relevant engineering course. It is also suitable for students in art and design, high school students, and self-learners who would like to explore foundational concepts in robotics.
This book is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license (CC BY-NC-ND), which means that you are free to copy and distribute it, as long as you attribute the source, don't use it commercially, and don't create modified versions.
If you enjoyed the book and would like to support the author, you can purchase a printed copy (hardcover or paperback) from official retailers.
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