Practical Field Robotics

Practical Field Robotics: A Systems Approach is an introductory book in the area of field robotics. It approaches the subject with a systems design methodology, showing the reader every important decision made in the process of planning, designing, making and testing a field robot. Key features: Takes a practical approach to field robotics, presenting the design and implementation of a robot from start to end Provides multiple robot examples including those used in in nuclear service, underground coal mining and mowing Bridges the gap between existing mathematically based texts and the real work that goes on in research labs all over the world Establishes a structured approach to thinking about hardware and software design Includes problems and is accompanied by a website providing supporting videos and additional problems