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Education in & with Robotics to Foster 21st-Century Skills
This book includes papers presented at the International Conference “Educational Robotics in the Maker Era – EDUROBOTICS 2020”, Online, February 2021. The contributions cover a variety of topics useful for teacher education and for designing learning by making activities for children and youth, with an emphasis on modern low-cost technologies (including block-based programming enviro…
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- 978-3-030-77022-8
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- XI, 232p.:Ill
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- -
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- 629.8 Edu
Touch-Based Human-Machine Interaction
This textbook presents a comprehensive treatment of touch technologies, explaining current mainstream and new contact/non-contact based human-machine interactivity (HMI) techniques, which are ubiquitous in modern electronic devices and allow machines to exchange information with users in an efficient and reliable manner. The book provides a detailed study of HMI working principles and practical…
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- 978-3-030-68948-3
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- VII, 240p.:Ill
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- 629.8 Gao t
Proceedings of 2020 Chinese Intelligent Systems Conference
The book focuses on new theoretical results and techniques in the field of intelligent systems and control. It provides in-depth studies on a number of major topics such as Multi-Agent Systems, Complex Networks, Intelligent Robots, Complex System Theory and Swarm Behavior, Event-Triggered Control and Data-Driven Control, Robust and Adaptive Control, Big Data and Brain Science, Process Control, …
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- 978-981-15-8450-3
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- XII, 851p.:Ill
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- Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
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- 006.3 Pro
Zhang-Gradient Control
This book introduces readers to using the simple but effective Zhang-gradient (ZG) method to solve tracking-control problems concerning various nonlinear systems, while also highlighting the applications of the ZG method to tracking control for practical systems, e.g. an inverted-pendulum-on-a-cart (IPC) system and a two-wheeled mobile robot (showing its potential applications). In addition…
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- 978-981-15-8257-8
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- Xli ,282p.:Ill,
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- -
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- 629.8 Qiu z
Robot Operating System (ROS)
This book is the sixth volume of the successful book series on Robot Operating System: The Complete Reference. The objective of the book is to provide the reader with comprehensive coverage of the Robot Operating Systems (ROS) and the latest trends and contributed systems. ROS is currently considered as the primary development framework for robotics applications. There are seven chapters org…
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- 978-3-030-75472-3
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- v, 269p.:Ill
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- -
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- 629.892 543 Rob
3rd EAI International Conference on Robotic Sensor Networks
This proceedings presents the papers of the 3rd EAI International Conference on Robotic Sensor Networks (ROSENET 2019). The conference explores the integration of networks and robotic technologies, which has become a topic of increasing interest for both researchers and developers from academic fields and industries worldwide. The authors posit that big networks will be the main approach to th…
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- 978-3-030-46032-7
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- ix, 96p.:lli
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- EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing
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- 006.25 Rde
Proceedings of 15th International Conference on Electromechanics and Robotics…
This book features selected papers presented at the 15th International Conference on Electromechanics and Robotics “Zavalishin's Readings” – ER(ZR) 2020, held in Ufa, Russia, on 15–18 April 2020. The contributions, written by professionals, researchers and students, cover topics in the field of automatic control systems, electromechanics, electric power engineering and electrical engine…
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- 978-981-15-5580-0
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- xxvii, 551p.:Ill
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- Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies
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- 629.892 Pro
Automation 2021: Recent Achievements in Automation, Robotics and Measurement …
This book contains 38 papers authored by both scientists and practitioners focused on an interdisciplinary approach to the development of cyber-physical systems. Recently our civilization has been facing one of the most severe challenges in modern history. The COVID-19 pandemic devastated the global economy and significantly disrupted numerous areas of economic activity. Only radical increase o…
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- 978-3-030-74893-7
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- xii, 432p.:Ill
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- Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
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- 629.8 Aut
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are emerging as a promising solution to help us explore and understand the ocean. The global market for AUVs is predicted to grow from 638 million dollars in 2020 to 1,638 million dollars by 2025 – a compound annual growth rate of 20.8 percent. To make AUVs suitable for a wider range of application-specific missions, it is necessary to deploy multiple AUV…
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- 978-981-16-6096-2
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- xv, 211p.:ill
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- Cognitive Intelligence and Robotics
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- 623.827 Aut
Human-Friendly Robotics 2020
This book presents recent methodological, technological, and experimental developments concerning human-friendly robots and their introduction into everyday life. The book contains a selection of 10 papers presented at the 13th edition of the International Workshop on Human-Friendly Robotics (HFR). The International Workshop on Human-Friendly Robotics (HFR) is an annual meeting that bring…
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- 978-3-030-71356-0
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- X, 144p.:Ill
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- Springer Proceedings in Advanced Robotics
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- 629.8 Hum
Intelligent System Solutions for Auto Mobility and Beyond
This book gathers papers from the 23rd International Forum on Advanced Microsystems for Automotive Applications (AMAA 2020) held online from Berlin, Germany, on May 26-27, 2020. Focusing on intelligent system solutions for auto mobility and beyond, it discusses in detail innovations and technologies enabling electrification, automation and diversification, as well as strategies for a better int…
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- 978-3-030-65871-7
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- xi, 270p.:Ill
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- -
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- 629.272 Int
Advances in Human Factors in Robots, Drones and Unmanned Systems
This book focuses on the importance of human factors in the development of safe and reliable robotic and unmanned systems. It discusses current challenges, such as how to improve the perceptual and cognitive abilities of robots, develop suitable synthetic vision systems, cope with degraded reliability in unmanned systems, and predict robotic behavior in relation to human activities. Further, it…
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- 978-3-030-51758-8
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- x, 122p.:Ill
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- Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
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- 629.892 401 9 Adv
Robotics in Education
This proceedings book comprises the latest achievements in research and development in educational robotics presented at the 11th International Conference on Robotics in Education (RiE), which was carried out as a purely virtual conference from September 30 to October 2, 2020. Researchers and educators will find valuable methodologies and tools for robotics in education that encourage learning …
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- 978-3-030-67411-3
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- xiv, 368p.:Ill
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- Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing
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- 629.892 071 Rob
Theory and Applications for Control of Aerial Robots in Physical Interaction …
This book studies how autonomous aerial robots physically interact with the surrounding environment. Intended to promote the advancement of aerial physical interaction, it analyzes a particular class of aerial robots: tethered aerial vehicles. By examining specific systems, while still considering the challenges of the general problem, it will help readers acquire the knowledge and expertise ne…
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- 978-3-030-48659-4
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- xxi, 155p.:Ill
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- Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics
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- 629.893 2 Tog t
Cybernics: Fusion of human, machine and information systems
Cybernics plays a significant role in coping with an aging society using state-of-the-art technologies from engineering, clinical medicine and humanities. This new interdisciplinary field studies technologies that enhance, strengthen, and support physical and cognitive functions of human beings, based on the fusion of human, machine, and information systems. The design of a seamless interface f…
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- 978-4-431-54159-2
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- x, 339.: Ill.
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- -
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- 629.892 Cyb
Experimental Robotics
This book is the volume of the proceedings for the 17th Edition of ISER. The goal of ISER (International Symposium on Experimental Robotics) symposia is to provide a single-track forum on the current developments and new directions of experimental robotics. The series has traditionally attracted a wide readership of researchers and practitioners interested to the advances and innovations of rob…
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- 978-3-030-71151-1
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- XIV, 626p.:Ill
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- Springer Proceedings in Advanced Robotics
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- 629.892 Exp
Cooperating Robots for Flexible Manufacturing
This book consolidates the current state of knowledge on implementing cooperating robot-based systems to increase the flexibility of manufacturing systems. It is based on the concrete experiences of experts, practitioners, and engineers in implementing cooperating robot systems for more flexible manufacturing systems. Thanks to the great variety of manufacturing systems that we had the opportun…
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- 978-3-030-51591-1
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- xx, 409p.:Ill
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- -
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- 670.427 Mak c
Advances in Service and Industrial Robotics
This volume contains the proceedings of the RAAD 2018 conference, covering major areas of research and development in robotics. It provides an overview on the advances in robotics, more specifically in novel design and applications of robotic systems; dexterous grasping, handling and intelligent manipulation; intelligent cooperating and service robots; advanced robot control; human-robot interf…
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- 978-3-030-00232-9
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- xix, 747p.:Ill
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- Mechanisms and Machine Science
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- 629.892 Adv
Robotic Sailing 2013: Proceedings of the 6th International Robotic Sailing Co…
An autonomous sailboat robot is a boat that only uses the wind on its sail as propelling force, without remote control or human assistance to achieve its mission. This involves autonomy in energy (using batteries, solar panels, turbines...), sensor data processing (compass, GPS, wind sensor...), actuators control (rudder and sail angle control...) and decision making (embedded computer with ade…
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- 978-3-319-02276-5
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- xiii, 149
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- 629.892 Rob
New Advances in Mechanisms, Mechanical Transmissions and Robotics
This volume gathers the proceedings of the Joint International Conference of the XIII International Conference on Mechanisms and Mechanical Transmissions (MTM) and the XXIV International Conference on Robotics (Robotics), held in Timişoara, Romania. It addresses the applications of mechanisms and transmissions in several modern technical fields such as mechatronics, biomechanics, machines, mic…
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- 978-3-030-60076-1
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- XIII, 569p.:lll
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- Mechanisms and Machine Science
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- 621 New
Advanced Human-Robot Collaboration in Manufacturing
This book presents state-of-the-art research, challenges and solutions in the area of human–robot collaboration (HRC) in manufacturing. It enables readers to better understand the dynamic behaviour of manufacturing processes, and gives more insight into on-demand adaptive control techniques for industrial robots. With increasing complexity and dynamism in today’s manufacturing practice, …
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- 978-3-030-69178-3
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- xviii, 455p.:ill
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- 670.427 2 Adv
Developments in Advanced Control and Intelligent Automation for Complex Systems
This book discusses the developments in the advanced control and intelligent automation for complex systems completed over the last two decades, including the progress in advanced control theory and method, intelligent control and decision-making of complex metallurgical processes, intelligent systems and machine learning, intelligent robot systems design and control, and prediction and control…
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- 978-3-030-62147-6
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- x, 411p.:Ill
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- Studies in Systems, Decision and Control
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- 629.8 Dev
Advanced Controllers for Smart Cities
This book provides basic knowledge of advanced microcontrollers associated with large systems and devices. The book determines the feasibility of the advanced controllers from an Industry 4.0 perspective, which is associated with Integrated Internet of Things (IIoT) when developing larger smart cities. Also, it describes potential applications, key areas of Industry 4.0, and controlling applica…
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- 978-3-030-48539-9
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- xiv, 82p.:Ill
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- EAI/Springer Innovations in Communication and Computing
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- 629.8 Adv
Advances in Human Factors in Robots, Unmanned Systems and Cybersecurity
This book focuses on the importance of human factors in the development of safe and reliable robotic and unmanned systems. It discusses solutions for improving the perceptual and cognitive abilities of robots, developing suitable synthetic vision systems, coping with degraded reliability in unmanned systems, and predicting robotic behavior in relation to human activities. It covers the design o…
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- 978-3-030-79997-7
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- xiv, 276p.:Ill
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- Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems
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- 629.8 Adv
Field and Service Robotics
This book comprises select proceedings of the 12th Conference on Field and Service Robotics (FSR 2019) focusing on cutting-edge research carried out in different applications of robotics, including agriculture, search and rescue, aerial marine, industrial, and space. It focuses on experiments and demonstrations of robotics applied to complex and dynamic environments and covers diverse applicati…
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- 978-981-15-9460-1
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- xiii, 474p.:Ill
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- Springer Proceedings in Advanced Robotics
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- 629.892 Fie
Annals of Scientific Society for Assembly, Handling and Industrial Robotics
This Open Access proceedings present a good overview of the current research landscape of industrial robots. The objective of MHI Colloquium is a successful networking at academic and management level. Thereby the colloquium is focussing on a high level academic exchange to distribute the obtained research results, determine synergetic effects and trends, connect the actors personally and in c…
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- 978-3-662-61755-7
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- vii, 344p.:Ill
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- -
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- 629.8 Ann
International Technology Robotics Applications: Proceedings of the 2nd INTERA…
This book presents the latest scientific research related to the field of Robotics. It involves different topics such as biomedicine, energy efficiency and home automation and robotics. The book is written by technical experts and researchers from academia and industry working on robotics applications. The book could be used as supplementary material for courses related to Robotics and Domot…
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- 978-3-319-02332-8
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- xxii, 112p.: Ill.
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- Intelligent Systems, Control and Automation: Science and Engineering
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- 629.892 Int
New Trends in Medical and Service Robots: Challenges and Solutions
This volume describes new frontiers in medical and service robotics in the light of recent developments in technology to advance robot design and implementation. In particular, the work looks at advances in design, development and implementation of contemporary surgical, rehabilitation and biorobots. Surgical robots allow surgeons greater access to areas under operation using more precise and l…
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- 978-3-319-05431-5
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- xi, 384p.: Ill.
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- Mechanisms and Machine Science
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- 629.892 New
Wearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends
The book reports on advanced topics in the areas of wearable robotics research and practice. It focuses on new technologies, including neural interfaces, soft wearable robots, sensors and actuators technologies, and discusses important regulatory challenges, as well as clinical and ethical issues. Based on the 4th International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob2018, held October 16-20, 2018…
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- 978-3-030-01887-0
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- XVI, 545p.:Ill
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- -
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- 629.892 Wea
Field and Service Robotics: esults of the 8th International Conference
FSR, the International Conference on Field and Service Robotics, is the leading single track conference of robotics for field and service applications. This book presents the results of FSR2012, the eighth conference of Field and Service Robotics, which was originally planned for 2011 with the venue of Matsushima in Tohoku region of Japan. However, on March 11, 2011, a magnitude M9.0 earthquake…
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- 978-3-642-40686-7
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- xiii, 658p.: Ill.
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- Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics
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- 629.892 Fie
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