Robotics: Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation

Robotics is an interdisciplinary domain containing engineering and computer science, focused on the design, construction and operation of autonomous or semi-autonomous robots. These robots are equipped with actuators for movement, sensors for environmental data acquisition, and control systems for decision-making and task execution. Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning have significantly enhanced robotic capabilities, allowing for adaptive learning and real-time decision-making. Robotics applications are diverse, spanning industrial automation, medical surgery and extraterrestrial exploration. In manufacturing, robots optimise production efficiency and precision. In healthcare, they perform minimally invasive surgeries with high accuracy. In space exploration, robots undertake tasks in hazardous environments. The integration of robotics is revolutionising various sectors by increasing productivity, ensuring safety and driving innovation. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. This book presents the complex subject of robotics in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. Those with an interest in robotics would find this book helpful.