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Artificial Intelligence for Robotics

You're reading from   Artificial Intelligence for Robotics Build intelligent robots using ROS 2, Python, OpenCV, and AI/ML techniques for real-world tasks

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Product type Paperback
Published in Mar 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781805129592
Length 344 pages
Edition 2nd Edition
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Francis X. Govers III Francis X. Govers III
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Table of Contents (18) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: Building Blocks for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
2. Chapter 1: The Foundation of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Robot 4. Chapter 3: Conceptualizing the Practical Robot Design Process 5. Part 2: Adding Perception, Learning, and Interaction to Robotics
6. Chapter 4: Recognizing Objects Using Neural Networks and Supervised Learning 7. Chapter 5: Picking Up and Putting Away Toys using Reinforcement Learning and Genetic Algorithms 8. Chapter 6: Teaching a Robot to Listen 9. Part 3: Advanced Concepts – Navigation, Manipulation, Emotions, and More
10. Chapter 7: Teaching the Robot to Navigate and Avoid Stairs 11. Chapter 8: Putting Things Away 12. Chapter 9: Giving the Robot an Artificial Personality 13. Chapter 10: Conclusions and Reflections 14. Answers 15. Index 16. Other Books You May Enjoy Appendix

Understanding the anatomy of a robot

A robot is a machine that is capable of carrying out complex actions and behaviors by itself. Most robots are controlled by a computer or digital programmable device. Some key characteristics of robots are as follows:

  • Automation: Robots can operate automatically without direct human input, based on their programming. This allows them to do repetitive or dangerous tasks consistently.
  • Sensors: Robots use sensors such as cameras, optics, lidar, and pressure sensors to gather information about their environment so they can navigate and interact. This sensory information is processed to determine what actions the robot should take.
  • Programming: A robot’s brain consists of an onboard computer or device that runs code and algorithms that define how it will behave. Robots are programmed by humans to perform desired behaviors.
  • Movement: Most robots are able to move around to some degree through wheels, legs, propellers, or other...
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