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Key Phrases: guidepath following, mobile security robot, optical ranging system, International Conference, Product Literature, New York (more...)
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This is a reference to the supporting technologies associated with the field of robotics. Presenting the material in a manner which often parallels strategies of robotic development, the author provides an explanation of the theory of sensor operation. A review of both prototype and commercially available candidate systems is presented throughout and then followed up with practical lessons learned from actual use on various robotic vehicles.

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  • Hardcover: 528 pages
  • Publisher: AK Peters, Ltd. (June 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1568810482
  • ISBN-13: 978-1568810485
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #431,597 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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guidepath following, mobile security robot, optical ranging system, ultrasonic ranging system, system update rate, return signal intensity, tactile bumper, sentry robot, ambiguity interval, robotics perspective, mobile robotic applications, retroreflective target, ranging module, mobile robotic systems, retroreflective tape, inductive proximity sensors, ranging sensors, effective beamwidth, collision avoidance strategy, nodding mirror, incremental optical encoder, fluxgate compass, collision warning system, magnetoresistive sensors, active triangulation
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International Conference, Product Literature, New York, San Diego, Systron Donner, John Wiley, Sandia National Laboratories, Technical Report, Proximity Sensing, Surrogate Teleoperated Vehicle, Electronic Engineer's Handbook, Naval Postgraduate School, Robotics Age, Schwartz Electro-Optics, American Nuclear Society, David Sarnoff Research Center, Eltec Instruments, Fiber Optic Sensors, Georgia Tech, Robotic Systems Technology, Sandia Report, Texas Instruments, University of Michigan, Daytona Beach, Space Electronics
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply The Best Technical Book I have Ever Read., September 1, 1999
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I read a lot of text books, papers and other references on Robots. I am always very carefull to research before I buy, and most books I get are at least interesting if not actually usefull. Sensors for Mobile Robots is both. It covers almost every type of sensor imaginable, and it does it very well. It includes both the Theory, Example and a vast wealth of helpful hints. In its limited size it would have been impossible to do more. This book should be in everyone's library that deals with robots, or even sensors in the real world.

Robert Posey

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One-of-a-kind text in mobile robotics, April 15, 2003
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The author is one of the most renown in the field and reading this book you can see why in this one-of-a-kind book. This work documents many systems and techniques used in mobile robotics. It gives enough detail to provide a technical picture (without delving unnecessarily deep) for the sake of covering the broad range of topics. Although a bit dated as of this review I still would highly recommend this for educational and reference purposes in addition to leisure reading. Much of the technologies and techniques covered are still used in today's world and definitely will likely be applied, in many ways, to future technologies (robotic or otherwise). For persons with some science and engineering background, this is an excellent book that can help you take a step into the world of robotics.
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5.0 out of 5 stars All encompassing, January 9, 2007
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You can tell when someone has lived that which they write.

There is much more to this book than 'just sensors'. It treats complex situations with simplicity and depth. The author describes how you might decide upon a certain technique and then how to use the appropriate sensor or from the other angle, which sensor would work best and the unexpected accompanying pieces to ensure it, for example, his novel use of a guitar string.

Some may call this book a 'bible' of sorts. As a reader of technical books, to me, this book is a very satisfying read. An elegant coverage, well thought out, complete and orderly while not bloated and padantic. I cannot say that about too many books, technical or non.

This book could gets the three bears award!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
This book includes descriptions of an amazing variety of sensors. I had never even imagined some of these sensing devices. Read more
Published on October 17, 2002 by sally_partridge

2.0 out of 5 stars so so...
Book covers alot of topics related to robotics, but fails to do so at more detailed levels.
Good book for general information, but would not recommend it to anyone looking to... Read more
Published on November 20, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST FOR ROBOTICS
This is simply a great book. I use it all the time for reference. If you are into robotics, this is a must.
Published on January 11, 2000

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