Simulation, Modeling, and Programming for Autonomous Robots

Simulation, Modeling, and Programming for Autonomous Robots
Author: Itsuki Noda
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2012-10-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3642343279

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on Simulation, Modeling, and Programming for Autonomous Robots, SIMPAR 2012, held in Tsukuba, Japan, in November 2012. The 33 revised full papers and presented together with 3 invited talks were carefully reviewed and selected from 46 submissions. Ten papers describe design of complex behaviors of autonomous robots, 9 address software layers, 8 papers refer to related modeling and learning. The papers are organized in topical sections on mobile robots, software modeling and architecture and humanoid and biped robots.

Robotic Simulation

Robotic Simulation
Author: Daniel L. Ryan
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 336
Release: 1993-11-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780849344688

Computer simulation of high-cost applications, especially those involving massive amounts of robotic equipment, is much more efficient than traditional laboratory means. This new textbook presents procedures that make an important contribution to the effective use of automated manufacturing. It also uses a unique combination of computer and robot skills to achieve solutions to the problems discussed throughout the text. Methods of utilizing existing simulation software are emphasized since this enables students to create workable robot designs through a better understanding of basic simulation techniques. Robotic Simulation is designed for introductory courses in simulation. For short courses or seminars, the chapters dealing with hardware-dependent applications can easily be omitted without interfering with the continuity of the text. The book's computerized simulation approach to robotics is an indispensable supplement to the normal methods taught in a course on robots.

Simulation, Modeling, and Programming for Autonomous Robots

Simulation, Modeling, and Programming for Autonomous Robots
Author: Davide Brugali
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 606
Release: 2014-09-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3319119001

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Simulation, Modeling, and Programming for Autonomous Robots, SIMPAR 2014, held in Bergamo, Italy, in October 2014. The 49 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 62 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on simulation, modeling, programming, architectures, methods and tools, and systems and applications.

Simulation, Modeling, and Programming for Autonomous Robots

Simulation, Modeling, and Programming for Autonomous Robots
Author: Noriako Ando
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 572
Release: 2010-11-11
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3642173195

Why are the many highly capable autonomous robots that have been promised for novel applications driven by society, industry, and research not available - day despite the tremendous progress in robotics science and systems achieved during the last decades? Unfortunately, steady improvements in speci?c robot abilities and robot hardware have not been matched by corresponding robot performance in real world environments. This is mainly due to the lack of - vancements in robot software that master the development of robotic systems of ever increasing complexity. In addition, fundamental open problems are still awaiting sound answers while the development of new robotics applications s- fersfromthelackofwidelyusedtools,libraries,andalgorithmsthataredesigned in a modular and performant manner with standardized interfaces. Simulation environments are playing a major role not only in reducing development time and cost, e. g. , by systematic software- or hardware-in-the-loop testing of robot performance, but also in exploring new types of robots and applications. H- ever,their use may still be regardedwith skepticism. Seamless migrationof code using robot simulators to real-world systems is still a rare circumstance, due to the complexity of robot, world, sensor, and actuator modeling. These challenges drive the quest for the next generation of methodologies and tools for robot development. The objective of the International Conference on Simulation, Modeling, and ProgrammingforAutonomous Robots (SIMPAR) is to o?er a unique forum for these topics and to bring together researchersfrom academia and industry to identify and solve the key issues necessary to ease the development of increasingly complex robot software.

Simulation, Modeling, and Programming for Autonomous Robots

Simulation, Modeling, and Programming for Autonomous Robots
Author: Stefano Carpin
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2008-11-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3540890769

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference on Simulation, Modeling, and Programming for Autonomous Robots, SIMPAR 2008, held in Venice, Italy, in November 2008. The 29 revised full papers and 21 revised poster papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 42 submissions. The papers address all current issues of robotics applications and simulation environments thereof, such as 3D robot simulation, reliability, scalability and validation of robot simulation, simulated sensors and actuators, offline simulation of robot design, online simulation with real­time constraints, simulation with software/hardware-in-the-loop, middleware for robotics, modeling framework for robots and environments, testing and validation of robot control software, standardization for robotic services, communication infrastructures in distributed robotics, interaction between sensor networks and robots, human robot interaction, and multi­robot. The papers are organized in topical sections on simulation, programming, and applications.

Robotics, Vision and Control

Robotics, Vision and Control
Author: Peter Corke
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 572
Release: 2011-09-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 364220144X

The author has maintained two open-source MATLAB Toolboxes for more than 10 years: one for robotics and one for vision. The key strength of the Toolboxes provide a set of tools that allow the user to work with real problems, not trivial examples. For the student the book makes the algorithms accessible, the Toolbox code can be read to gain understanding, and the examples illustrate how it can be used —instant gratification in just a couple of lines of MATLAB code. The code can also be the starting point for new work, for researchers or students, by writing programs based on Toolbox functions, or modifying the Toolbox code itself. The purpose of this book is to expand on the tutorial material provided with the toolboxes, add many more examples, and to weave this into a narrative that covers robotics and computer vision separately and together. The author shows how complex problems can be decomposed and solved using just a few simple lines of code, and hopefully to inspire up and coming researchers. The topics covered are guided by the real problems observed over many years as a practitioner of both robotics and computer vision. It is written in a light but informative style, it is easy to read and absorb, and includes a lot of Matlab examples and figures. The book is a real walk through the fundamentals of robot kinematics, dynamics and joint level control, then camera models, image processing, feature extraction and epipolar geometry, and bring it all together in a visual servo system. Additional material is provided at http://www.petercorke.com/RVC

Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous Systems

Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous Systems
Author: Jan Mazal
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 637
Release: 2019-03-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3030149846

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-workshop proceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Modelling and Simulation for Autonomous Systems, MESAS 2018, held in Prague, Czech Republic, in October 2018. The 46 revised full papers included in the volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 66 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: Future Challenges of Advanced M&S Technology; Swarming - R&D and Application; M&S of Intelligent Systems - AI, R&D and Application; AxS in Context of Future Warfare and Security Environment (Concepts, Applications, Training, Interoperability, etc.).

Simulation in Robotic Surgery: A Comparative Review of Simulators of the Da Vinci Surgical Robot

Simulation in Robotic Surgery: A Comparative Review of Simulators of the Da Vinci Surgical Robot
Author: Roger D Smith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781938590030

For every complex and expensive system, there emerges a need for training devices and scenarios that will assist new learners in mastering the use of the device and understanding how to apply it with value. This has proven to be true in aviation, nuclear power control, and medicine among other fields. Laparoscopic surgery simulators have played a valuable role in improving the practice of surgery over the last 20 years and the same trends and values will likely apply in robotic surgery. The complexity, criticality, and cost associated with the effective application of the da Vinci surgical robot have stimulated the commercial creation of simulators which replicate the operations of this robot. Each of these simulators provides a slightly different perspective and solution to the problem. This book explores the characteristics and differences between all of the currently available devices. The details provided here are structured to equip readers with sufficient knowledge about the simulators to make their own decisions about which best meets their needs. Each of them possesses unique traits which make them valuable solutions for different types of users. It is not our intent to make a universal recommendation of one device over the others. Readers should draw their own conclusions based on their unique needs for a device. The three current simulation devices for the da Vinci robot are the: da Vinci Skills Simulator (Intuitive Surgical Inc.), dV-Trainer (Mimic Technologies Inc.) and Robotic Surgery Simulator (Simulated Surgical Systems LLC). The three simulators which are described in this book offer a different value proposition to potential purchasers and to novice learners. The da Vinci Skills Simulator, dV-Trainer, an RoSS are complex systems which are significantly less costly than the actual da Vinci robotic surgical system and can be operated at a fraction of the cost of the instruments required for this robot. The intent of this book is to present the characteristics of each system to enable intelligent and informed purchasing and usage decisions.

Flexible Robot Manipulators

Flexible Robot Manipulators
Author: M. Osman Tokhi
Publisher: IET
Total Pages: 579
Release: 2008-05-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0863414486

This book discusses the latest developmens in modelling, simulation and control of flexible robot manipulators. Coverage includes an overall review of previously developed methodologies, a range of modelling approaches including classical techniques, parametric and neuromodelling approaches and numerical modelling/simulation techniques.

Advances in Robotic-Assisted Urologic Surgery, An Issue of Urologic Clinics

Advances in Robotic-Assisted Urologic Surgery, An Issue of Urologic Clinics
Author: Ashok K. Hemal
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2014-11-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323323928

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic urologic surgery is a major evolution in the field and has now become a major subspecialty. This issue of Urologic Clinics of North America aims to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art information about the recent developments in the areas of Uro-Oncology, Reconstructive Urology, and Female Urology. Topics such as issue of training, evidence-based practice, the economics of robotic surgery, and the impact on public and global health are also covered.The contributors are truly pioneers and the best experts in the field.