front cover of Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control of Robotic and Autonomous Systems
Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control of Robotic and Autonomous Systems
Andrea Monteriù
The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2020
Robotic systems have experienced exponential growth thanks to their incredible adaptability. Modern robots require an increasing level of autonomy, safety and reliability. This book addresses the challenges of increasing and ensuring reliability and safety of modern robotic and autonomous systems. The book provides an overview of research in this field to-date, and addresses advanced topics including fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant control, and the challenging technologies and applications in industrial robotics, robotic manipulators, mobile robots, and autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles.
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Human Monitoring, Smart Health and Assisted Living
Techniques and technologies
Sauro Longhi
The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2017
Interest in Information and Communication Technologies for human monitoring, smart health and assisted living is growing due to the significant impact that these technologies are expected to have on improving the quality of life of ageing populations around the world. This book brings together chapters written by a range of researchers working in these topics, providing an overview of the areas and covering current research, developments and applications for a readership of researchers and research-led engineering practitioners. It discusses the promises and the possible advantages of these technologies, and also indicates the challenges for the future.
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