Mobile Intelligent Autonomous Systems

''Written for systems, mechanical, aero, electrical, civil, industrial, and robotics engineers, this book covers robotics from a theoretical and systems point of view, with an emphasis on the sensor modeling and data analysis aspects. With the novel infusion of NN-FL-GA paradigms for MIAS, this reference blends modeling, sensors, control, estimation, optimization, signal processing, and heuristic methods in MIAS/robotics, and includes examples and applications throughout. The organization of the book is based on fundamental concepts, with sections covering fundamental concepts, methods and approaches, block/flow diagrams, and numerical examples. A MATLAB-based approach is used through selected case studies in the text''-- Read more... Content: Part I: Conceptual foundations for MIAS -- Neuro-fuzzy-GA-AI paradigms / Jitendra R. Raol -- Mathematical models of robot motion / A. Ramachandran -- Data fusion in mobile intelligent autonomous systems / Ajith K. Gopal -- Image registration and fusion / A.N. Myna -- Mult-sensor image fusion using discrete cosine transform / V.P.S. Naidu -- Motion segmentation using spectral framework / M.R. Kaimal, R. Vrinthavani -- Formation control in multi-agent systems over packet dropping links / S. Seshadhri, R. Ayyagari -- Part II: MIAS and robotics -- Robot's sensors and instrumentation / A. Ramachandran -- Robot navigation and guidance / Jitendra navigation and guidance / Jitendra R. Raol -- Robot path and motion planning / Jitendra R. Raol -- Out-of-sequence measurements : missing data problem / Bhekisipho Twala -- Robotic path-planning in dynamic and uncertain environment using genetic algorithm / G.K. Singh, Ajith K. Gopal -- Temporal logic motion planning in robotics / Motlatsi Seotsanyana -- A constraint programming solution for the military unit path finding problem / Louise Leenen, Alexander Terlunen, Herman le Roux -- Simultaneous localization and mapping for a mobile vehicle / Jitendra R. Raol -- Robotic and moving vehicle architectures / Jitendra R. Raol -- Multi-robot coordination / Isaac O. Osunmakinde -- Autonomous mobile robot with a biological brain / Kevin Warwick, Dimitris Xydas, Slawomir J. Nasuto [and others] -- Safe and effective autonomous decision making in mobile robots / Rahee Walambe -- Partially integrated guidance and control of unmanned aerial vehicles for reactive obstacle avoidance / Radhakant Padhi, Charu Chawla -- Impedance-controlled mechatronic systems for autonomous intelligent devices / Kostadin Kostadinov, Dimitar Chakarov -- Hydro-mina robot technology for micro- and nano-manipulation in manufacturing of micro-products / Kostadin Kostadinov -- Part III: Allied technologies for MIAS/robotics -- Real-time system identification of an unstable-vehicle withing a closed loop / Jitendra R. Raol, C. Kamali, Abhay A. Pashilkar -- Smart antennas for mobile autonomous systems : adaptive algorithms for acceleration / Hema Singh, R.M. Jha -- Integrated modelling, simulation and controller design for an autonomous quadroter micro air vehicle / Nitin K. Gupta, N. Ananthkrishnan -- Determination of impact and launch points of a mobile vehicle using Kalman filter and smoother / Jitendra R. Raol, V.P.S. Naidu -- Novel stability augmentation system for micro air vehicle : towards autonomous flight / M. Meenakshi, Seetharama M. Bhat -- Neuro-fuzzy fault-tolerant aircraft autoland controllers / Abhay A. Pashilkar, Rong Haijun, N. Sundararajan -- Reconfiguration in flight critical aerospace applications / C.M. Ananda -- Study of three different philosophies to automatic target recognition : classical, Bayesian, neural networks / Vishal C. Ravindra, Venkatesh K. Madyastha, Girija Gopalratnam -- Real-time implementation of a novel fault detection and accommodation algorithm for an air-breathing combustion system / Rahee Walambe, Nitin K. Gupta, Niteen Bhange [and others] -- Fuzzy-logic-based sensor and control surface fault detection and reconfiguration / Ambalal V. Patel, Shobha R. Savanur -- Target tracking using a 2D radar / Marelize Kriel, Herman le Roux -- Investigating the use of Bayesian network and k-NN models to develop behaviours for autonomous robots / Isaac O. Osunmakinde, Chika O. Yinka-Banjo, Antoine Bagula -- Modelling out-of-sequence measurements : a Copulas-based approach / Bhekisipho Twala. Abstract: ''Written for systems, mechanical, aero, electrical, civil, industrial, and robotics engineers, this book covers robotics from a theoretical and systems point of view, with an emphasis on the sensor modeling and data analysis aspects. With the novel infusion of NN-FL-GA paradigms for MIAS, this reference blends modeling, sensors, control, estimation, optimization, signal processing, and heuristic methods in MIAS/robotics, and includes examples and applications throughout. The organization of the book is based on fundamental concepts, with sections covering fundamental concepts, methods and approaches, block/flow diagrams, and numerical examples. A MATLAB-based approach is used through selected case studies in the text'' Going beyond the traditional field of robotics to include other mobile vehicles, Mobile Intelligent Autonomous Systems describes important theoretical concepts, techniques, approaches, and applications that can be used to build truly mobile intelligent autonomous systems (MIAS). It offers a comprehensive treatment of robotics and MIAS, as well as related disciplines, helping readers understand the subject from a system-theoretic and practical point of view. Organized into three sections, the book progresses from conceptual foundations to MIAS and robotics systems and then examines allied technologies. With an emphasis on recent research and developments, experts from various fields cover key aspects of this rapidly emerging area, including: Path and motion planning Obstacle avoidance in a dynamic environment Direct biological-brain control of a mobile robot Sensor and image data fusion Autonomous decision making and behavior modeling in robots Hydro-MiNa robot technology Adaptive algorithms for smart antennas Control methods for autonomous micro-air vehicles Neuro-fuzzy fault-tolerant auto-landing for aircraft H-infinity filter based estimation for simultaneous localization and mapping Where relevant, concepts and theories are illustrated with block/flow diagrams and numerical simulations in MATLAB(R). An integrated exploration of the theory and practice of MIAS and robotics, this is a valuable reference and recipe book for research and industry. "Written for systems, mechanical, aero, electrical, civil, industrial, and robotics engineers, this book covers robotics from a theoretical and systems point of view, with an emphasis on the sensor modeling and data analysis aspects. With the novel infusion of NN-FL-GA paradigms for MIAS, this reference blends modeling, sensors, control, estimation, optimization, signal processing, and heuristic methods in MIAS/robotics, and includes examples and applications throughout. The organization of the book is based on fundamental concepts, with sections covering fundamental concepts, methods and approaches, block/flow diagrams, and numerical examples. A MATLAB-based approach is used through selected case studies in the text"-- Provided by publisher Going beyond the traditional field of robotics to include other mobile vehicles, this reference and "recipe book" describes important theoretical concepts, techniques, and applications that can be used to build truly mobile intelligent autonomous systems (MIAS). With the infusion of neural networks, fuzzy logic, and genetic algorithm paradigms for MIAS, it blends modeling, sensors, control, estimation, optimization, signal processing, and heuristic methods in MIAS and robotics, and includes examples and applications throughout. Offering a comprehensive view of important topics, it helps readers understand the subject from a system-theoretic and practical point of view.