Sensors for Mobile Robots: Theory and Application (Hardcover)

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Product Description

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.

Product Details

• 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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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

By A Customer

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

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

By	Ericson Mar (Woodside, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All encompassing, January 9, 2007

By	D. Zimlich (Boise, Id United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!