What Every Engineer Should Know about Robots

by Maurice I. Zeldman

Overview

This book summarizes the technology and economics of robotics. It aims to provide sufficient data background so that the technologists can help in deciding about a corporate investment in robotics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824771232
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/27/1984
Series:	What Every Engineer Should Know , #11
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	8.62(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. Robot History: Background 2. Domestic Market for Robots 1980–1982 3. Japanese Robot History 4. Robot Industry Future Projections 5. Basic Robot Terminology 6. Artificial Intelligence 7. Robotics and Productivity 8. Economics of Robots 9. Labor's Reaction to Robots 10. How to Specify a Robot 11. Robot Manufacturers 12. Robot Safety 13. Robot Mounting Systems 14. Sophistication and Training 15. Conclusion