Introduction to Autonomous Mobile Robots
By Roland Siegwart and Illah R. Nourbakhsh
The book introduces techniques and technology that enable mobility in a series of interactive modules. Each chapter covers a different aspect of mobility, as the book moves from low-level to high-level detail. The first two chapters explore low-level motor power and examine the wheels and legs of robots and the principles of kinesiology. This is followed by an in-depth look at perception, including the description of several "ready-made" sensors and analysis to interpret the sensed data. The last two chapters address the top-level challenges of localization and cognition, and discuss successful localization strategies, independent mapping, and navigation efficiency. Combining all aspects of portable robots in one folder, the introduction to independent mobile robots can serve as a textbook for courses or a working tool for beginners in the field.
- Author
- Roland Siegwart and Illah R. Nourbakhsh
- Language
- English
- Size
- 8.69 Mb
- Pages
- 336
- Format
- Year
- 2004
- Edition
- 1
About This Book
The book introduces techniques and technology that enable mobility in a series of interactive modules. Each chapter covers a different aspect of mobility, as the book moves from low-level to high-level detail. The first two chapters explore low-level motor power and examine the wheels and legs of robots and the principles of kinesiology. This is followed by an in-depth look at perception, including the description of several “ready-made” sensors and analysis to interpret the sensed data. The last two chapters address the top-level challenges of localization and cognition, and discuss successful localization strategies, independent mapping, and navigation efficiency. Combining all aspects of portable robots in one folder, the introduction to independent mobile robots can serve as a textbook for courses or a working tool for beginners in the field.
Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Locomotion
- Chapter 3: Mobile Robot Kinematics
- Chapter 4: Perception
- Chapter 5: Mobile Robot Localization
- Chapter 6: Planning and Navigation