Service Robots

by Rolf Dieter Schraft, Gernot Schmierer

Overview

The copious photographs in this book lavishly illustrate the current and future applications for robots in a wide scope of fields such as entertainment, medicine, space exploration, underwater navigation, and many more. Everyone from professional roboticists to amateur robot and technology enthusiasts will find this book fascinating.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040158029
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	06/21/2000
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	228
File size:	118 MB
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About the Author

Rolf Dieter Schraft, Gernot Schmierer

Table of Contents

Introduction, From Idea to Product, Basic Functions of a Service Robot, Scenarios - Service Robots in Action:, Future, Reference

Editorial Reviews

Provides an overview of the developments in the use of robots in the service industry worldwide. Individual chapters present both robots that have already been realized as well as prototypes that perform tasks such as refueling, cleaning, surveillance, firefighting, sorting, cooking, marketing, nursing care, and space exploration. Originally published in German in 1996, the book features 250 plus color photographs and illustrations. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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