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Books in Systems and control

The Systems and Control collection addresses theory and applications in automation, feedback control, robotics, and dynamic system modeling. It provides researchers and engineers with advanced methodologies to design, analyze, and optimize complex engineered systems. Highlighting integration with AI, IoT, and smart technologies, this portfolio supports innovation in industrial, aerospace, and robotic control systems.

  • Predictive Digital Twins

    Foundations and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Agus Hasan
    • English
    Predictive Digital Twins: Foundations and Applications addresses the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and emerging trends associated with predictive digital twins. Specifically focusing on predictive capabilities, digital twins designated for this purpose are commonly known as predictive digital twins. Despite the growing recognition of their importance, discussions surrounding predictive digital twins remain fragmented and lacking a comprehensive resource. This gap becomes particularly pronounced in the academic world, where, as a university professor teaching a master's program course in digital twins, there arises a pressing need for a dedicated reference book to furnish students with a structured and in-depth exploration of predictive digital twins.The book fills the existing void in literature and academia, providing students, researchers, and practitioners with a valuable resource to enhance their understanding of this cutting-edge concept. The digital twin concept stands as a pivotal facilitator in the ongoing Industry 4.0 revolution, with one of its most significant advantages lying in its capacity to offer precise predictions.

  • Advances in Automotive Exhaust Gas Control and Aftertreatment Technologies

    • 1st Edition
    • Mejdi Jeguirim
    • English
    Automotive Exhaust Gas Control and Aftertreatment Technologies provides valuable insights into effective practices and innovative solutions to address the complexities of emissions management for internal combustion engines (both gasoline and diesel), alternative fuel vehicles, and hybrid systems. The book opens with the fundamental theory of pollutants’ formation and a comprehensive examination of the critical challenges posed by harmful emissions to both human health and the environment. The ensuing structured framework allows for an in-depth exploration of exhaust gas control technologies, which delve into catalytic converters, oxidation and reduction methods, and advanced aftertreatment devices.The integration of renewable fuels and hybridization techniques is also addressed, spotlighting their significance in achieving cleaner and more efficient vehicle systems engineering. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this well-thought-out reference volume is the ideal resource for researchers, students, and professionals who aim to drive the evolving automotive landscape forward in a pivotal way while also meeting both regulatory and consumer demands.

  • Adaptive Predefined-Time Attitude Control for Spacecraft

    • 1st Edition
    • Qiang Chen + 3 more
    • English
    Adaptive Predefined-Time Attitude Control for Spacecraft presents the latest advancements in spacecraft control dynamics, with a particular focus on time-bound strategies that guarantee rapid and smooth system stabilization under realistic mission constraints. Rooted in the expertise of scholars with extensive experience in nonlinear and adaptive control, the book establishes a solid theoretical foundation in finite-time and predefined-time formulations before transitioning to sophisticated techniques such as fuzzy logic, dynamic surface control, neural networks, and event-triggered design. Subsequent chapters broaden the scope to encompass multi-spacecraft coordination and time-triggered adaptation, reflecting the growing trend toward autonomy and intelligent systems in modern aerospace applications.Readers are guided through a cohesive suite of state-of-the-art methodologies, along with insights into emerging trends and future frontiers, all engineered to optimize reliability, efficiency, and fault tolerance. Graduate students, early-career researchers, and experienced engineers in both academia and industry will find this volume a comprehensive and indispensable reference for the design and deployment of intelligent attitude control systems in modern flight and satellite missions.

  • Advances in Dynamics and Control of Fractional Discrete Time Systems

    Theories and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Adel Ouannas + 3 more
    • English
    Advances in Dynamics and Control of Fractional Discrete Time Systems: Theories and Applications delves into the cutting-edge developments in the field of fractional discrete time systems. This comprehensive resource bridges the gap between theoretical advancements and practical applications, offering readers a thorough understanding of the dynamics and control mechanisms of these systems. With a blend of rigorous mathematical theory and real-world examples, this book is an essential guide for anyone looking to master the complexities of fractional discrete time systems.

  • Swarm Robotics Solutions for National Security and Marine Forensics

    • 1st Edition
    • Adarsh Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Swarm Robotics Solutions for National Security and Marine Forensics explores the cutting-edge applications of swarm robotics in safeguarding national security and advancing marine forensics. This book delves into the innovative use of collaborative robotic systems inspired by nature, where multiple autonomous agents work together seamlessly to address complex challenges. From enhancing surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities for national defence to revolutionizing marine forensic investigations, this comprehensive guide highlights the transformative impact of swarm robotics on critical domains. A must-read for researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts in robotics, artificial intelligence, and security, this book illuminates the future possibilities of swarm robotics in shaping a safer and more secure world.

  • Robust Model Predictive Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Under Parameter Mismatch

    • 1st Edition
    • Gongping Wu + 3 more
    • English
    Robust Model Predictive Control of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Under Parameter Mismatch covers permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSMs), an essential element of electromechanical systems like urban rail vehicles and wind power generation thanks to their fast torque response and wide speed range. This book presents improved MPC methods to enhance robustness against parameter mismatches. It aims to help researchers understand advanced motor control strategies and assist engineers in effectively applying these algorithms to improve the operational performance of industrial motor systems.Model predictive control (MPC) offers high accuracy and dynamic response, making it suitable for PMSMs. However, MPC relies on accurate motor parameters, which may vary over time, leading to mismatches that affect performance. These mismatches can cause unstable switching frequencies and increased torque/flux ripples, becoming a common fault in PMSM systems.

  • Innovations in Robotic Design, Control, and Rehabilitation Dynamics

    • 1st Edition
    • Ahmad Taher Azar + 1 more
    • English
    Innovations in Robotic Design, Control, and Rehabilitation Dynamics explores a wide range of topics, from biomechanics-inspire... exoskeletons to neural control strategies for mobile robot swarms. From autonomous vehicles to medical robotics, this book delves into the latest advancements in modeling, dynamics, and control. Each chapter offers insights essential for navigating the complexities of modern robotic systems. By focusing on precise modeling techniques, researchers aim to better understand and predict robot behavior while advanced control strategies optimize performance and adaptability in dynamic environments. With a keen eye on integrating sensory feedback and perception systems, robots are becoming increasingly autonomous and intelligent. Whether you're interested in cable-driven haptic devices or AI-enhanced biosensors in medical robotics, this book provides a deep-dive into cutting-edge developments shaping the future of robotics.

  • Stochastic Analysis and Control in Energy, Environmental and Resource Management Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Hidekazu Yoshioka + 1 more
    • English
    Stochastic Control in Energy, Environmental and Resource Management Applications offers practical insights and solutions to contemporary challenges in resource, environment, and energy management. From sustainable fishery practices to water quality assessment and renewable energy generation, the book addresses urgent global issues. Additionally, it delves into the mathematical and computational aspects of stochastic control, aligning with modern concepts like Sustainable Development Goals and Green Transformation. It bridges the gap between experimentalists, who face practical issues without strong theoretical foundations, and theoreticians, who often propose idealized solutions. It does so by using stochastic modeling and control theory to foster balance between the environment and humanity.

  • Robotic Platforms for Minimally Invasive Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Francisco M. Sánchez-Margallo + 1 more
    • English
    Robotic Platforms for Minimally Invasive Surgery provides a concise and solid overview of the primary robotic systems currently employed in minimally invasive surgical practice. Combiningtechnical description with clinical insights, the book serves as a practical reference for surgeons,researchers... and healthcare professionals beginning to engage with robot-assisted procedures.This book examines established platforms across laparoscopic, endoscopic, and microsurgicalapproac... It describes system design and functionality, complemented by a thorough review ofsafety, feasibility, and clinical outcomes. By seamlessly integrating engineering concepts with surgical applications, its content equips readers with a well-de ned framework for understanding both the potential and limitations of robotic technologies in minimally invasive surgery.

  • Adaptive Backstepping Consensus Control for Nonlinear Multi-Agent Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Lin Zhao + 1 more
    • English
    Adaptive Backstepping Consensus Control for Nonlinear Multi-Agent Systems: Command Filtered Backstepping offers a new design solution for students, researchers, and engineers working on distributed cooperative control problems for nonlinear multi-agent systems. The book is structured around six key topics, focusing on command filtered backstepping-based distributed adaptive consensus control. By combining command filtered backstepping techniques with adaptive control, fuzzy logic systems, neural networks, and other control approaches, the book investigates and proposes control schemes for the consensus control problem of nonlinear multi-agent systems. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of consensus control based on adaptive command filtered backstepping technology.

  • Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Robotic Capsule Endoscopy

    • 1st Edition
    • Yang Liu + 2 more
    • English
    Nonlinear Dynamics Approach to Robotic Capsule Endoscopy is an innovative resource that explores the development and progress of self-propelled capsule robots for medical use. This book guides readers from the initial conceptual stages to the final proof-of-concept demonstrations, with a special focus on applied dynamics principles. It introduces various mathematical modeling techniques that allow these robots to navigate and propel themselves within the human intestine. Researchers, professors, engineers, and postgraduate students alike will find this a crucial addition to their libraries.The book's multidisciplinary approach ensures a thorough understanding of the subject, enabling the design of new driving technologies for capsule endoscopy. It combines theoretical foundations with practical insights, making it an invaluable resource for applied mathematics, robotics, and biomechanical engineering. The comprehensive coverage of this book provides guidance in designing and optimizing advanced medical devices, pushing the boundaries of current medical practices and advancing the field of capsule endoscopy.

  • Stabilization of Uncertain Fractional-Order Neutral-Type Delay Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Alireza Alfi + 2 more
    • English
    Stabilization of Uncertain Fractional-Order Neutral-Type Delay Systems focuses on stabilizing uncertain fractional-order (FO) neutral-type (FONT) systems, addressing challenges like control input saturation and actuator delay. Beginning with a comprehensive introduction, the book progresses from constant fractional-order FONT (CFONT) systems to variable fractional-order FONT (VFONT) systems. It explores non-optimal and sub-optimal control techniques, such as guaranteed cost controllers (GCC), offering closed-loop stability and performance. Stabilization conditions are presented as linear matrix inequalities (LMIs), facilitating easy resolution with available toolboxes like MATLAB's LMI toolbox, or free software such as SEDUMI and YALMIP. In addition, the book investigates both state- and output-feedback controller structures. While most literature focuses on state-feedback control, the book acknowledges the limitations of accessing all system states and explores output-feedback control as an alternative. Both static and dynamic feedback controller types are studied, with dynamic feedback controllers offering improved transient response at the expense of increased complexity.

  • Reliability Analysis and Modeling for Complex Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Seifedine Kadry + 1 more
    • English
    Reliability Analysis and Modeling for Complex Systems is a crucial resource for engineers and technologists grappling with modern challenges. As technology advances and safety concerns mount, the complexity of systems like autonomous vehicles and critical infrastructure demands innovative reliability assessment methods. This book bridges theory and practice, offering practical solutions for professionals navigating the intricate world of reliability engineering. Through real-world case studies and interdisciplinary insights, it equips readers to address the multifaceted challenges of ensuring dependability in today's interconnected technological landscape.

  • Smart Halloysite Nanotubes

    Fundamentals and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Deepak Rawtani + 2 more
    • English
    Due to their distinctive characteristics, halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) have garnered more and more attention from the scientific community in both academia and industry in recent years. Smart Halloysite Nanotubes: Fundamentals and Applications takes its readers on a journey that starts with an understanding of fundamentals and leads through the presentation of current research results to the latest developments and possibilities of applied use. Interesting discussions on commercialization strategies for the materials and their environmental viability conclude the 5-part manuscript.Written by expert authors, the book is an essential reference for students and professional scientists or engineers in equal measure.

  • Spatio-Temporal Learning and Monitoring for Complex Dynamic Processes with Irregular Data

    • 1st Edition
    • Chunhui Zhao + 1 more
    • English
    Spatio-Temporal Learning Using Irregular Data for Complex Dynamic Processes introduces learning, modeling, and monitoring methods for highly complex dynamic processes with irregular data. Two classes of robust modeling methods are highlighted, including low-rank characteristic of matrices and heavy-tailed characteristic of distributions. In this class, the missing data, ambient noise, and outlier problems are solved using low-rank matrix complement for monitoring model development. Secondly, the Laplace distribution is explored, which is adopted to measure the process uncertainty to develop robust monitoring models.The book not only discusses the complex models but also their real-world applications in industry.

  • Introduction to Digital Human Modeling

    • 1st Edition
    • Yujiang Xiang + 1 more
    • English
    Introduction to Digital Human Modeling bridges the gap in current literature by providing a comprehensive resource on digital human modeling for beginners and researchers. The content includes step-by-step procedures for building a digital human model, fundamental human kinematics and dynamics, advanced topics such as motion prediction and injury prevention, and industrial applications. The book covers theoretical concepts and experimental validation, including human anatomy, degrees of freedom, skeletal and musculoskeletal modeling, equations of motion, reach envelopes, lifting prediction, muscle fatigue model, and injury analysis. It teaches readers how to build simulation-based human models, set up equations of motion, analyze human biomechanics, and utilize simulations and experiments to study worker injuries. Furthermore, the book introduces both fundamental and advanced digital human modeling methods and optimization techniques aimed at improving performance and preventing injuries in manual material handling, as well as addressing lifting and gait biomechanics and ergonomics.

  • Knowledge Graph-Based Methods for Automated Driving

    • 1st Edition
    • Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj + 3 more
    • English
    The global race to develop and deploy automated vehicles is still hindered by significant challenges, with the related complexities requiring multidisciplinary research approaches. Knowledge Graph-Based Methods for Automated Driving offers sought-after, specialized know-how for a wide range of readers both in academia and industry on the use of graphs as knowledge representation techniques which, compared to other relational models, provide a number of advantages for data-driven applications like automated driving tasks. The machine learning pipeline presented in this volume incorporates a variety of auxiliary information, including logic rules, ontology-informed workflows, simulation outcomes, differential equations, and human input, with the resulting operational framework being more reliable, secure, efficient as well as sustainable. Case studies and other practical discussions exemplify these methods’ promising and exciting prospects for the maturation of scalable solutions with potential to transform transport and logistics worldwide.

  • Autonomous Electric Vehicles

    Nonlinear Control, Traction, and Propulsion
    • 1st Edition
    • Gerasimos Rigatos + 3 more
    • English
    Autonomous Electric Vehicles explores cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing transportation and city navigation. Novel solutions to the control problem of the complex nonlinear dynamics of robotized electric vehicles are developed and tested. The new control methods are free of shortcomings met in control schemes which are based on diffeomorphisms and global linearization (complicated changes of state variables, forward and backwards state-space transformations, singularities). It is shown that such methods can be used in the steering and traction system of several types of robotized electric vehicles without needing to transform the state-space model of these systems into equivalent linearized forms. It is also shown that the new control methods can be implemented in a computationally simple manner and are also followed by global stability proofs.

  • Biomedical Robots and Devices in Healthcare

    Opportunities and Challenges for Future Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Faiz Iqbal + 3 more
    • English
    Biomedical Robots and Devices in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges for Future Applications explores recent advances and challenges involved in using these techniques in healthcare and biomedical engineering, offering insights and guidance to researchers, professionals, and graduate students interested in this area. The book covers key topics such as the current state-of-the-art in biomedical robotics and devices, the role of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, rehabilitation robotics, and the optimization techniques for optimal design and control. The book concludes by exploring the potential future developments and trends in the field of biomedical robotics and devices and their healthcare implications.

  • Modeling and Control of Dynamic Spatially Distributed Systems

    Pharmaceutical Processes
    • 1st Edition
    • Yizhi Wang + 1 more
    • English
    Modeling and Control of Dynamic Spatially Distributed Systems: Pharmaceutical Processes provides a balanced approach to help readers to get started quickly in the field of biochemical pharmaceuticals. From a theoretical perspective, dynamic spatially distributed systems are introduced to address their industrial applications. After identifying problems, the book provides readers with modeling and control system design techniques via a novel fuzzy set (class of objects with a continuum of grades of membership, to describe the grade of the object belonging to this fuzzy set) and intelligent computation methods.From an application perspective, the book provides a thorough understanding of Good Manufacture Practices (GMP) and the importance of identification, modelling, and intelligent control of such systems, reducing the test-and-error cost, and the R&D design time cycle of original drug development.

  • Cooperative Control of Nonlinear Multiagent Systems

    Passivity-Based and Non-Passivity-Based Approaches
    • 1st Edition
    • Jin-Liang Wang + 3 more
    • English
    Cooperative Control for Nonlinear Multiagent Systems: Passivity-Based and Non-Passivity-Based Approaches focuses on the cooperative control of nonlinear multiagent systems containing passivity-based or non-passivity-based consensus, lag consensus, and formation control of multiagent systems. The book provides professional and convenient guidance for those who want to know basic knowledge, advancements, and processes for designing and analyzing cooperative control for nonlinear multiagent systems.Currently, there are a lack of reference titles that systematically introduce students, researchers, and technologists to the backgrounds, developments, and designs protocols for cooperative control (contains passivity-based or not passivity-based consensus, lag consensus, formation control) of nonlinear multiagent systems.

  • Recent Progress in Medical Miniature Robots

    from Bench to Bedside
    • 1st Edition
    • Li Zhang + 2 more
    • English
    Recent Progress in Medical Miniature Robots: From Bench to Bedside serves as aspecialized and dedicated reference on miniature robots and their related biomedicalapplicatio... This book presents the latest achievements in the research of miniaturerobotics and introduces a variety of miniature robots on the milli-/micro-/nano-s... withtethered/untethe... and individual/swarm designs, describing the various types andanalyzing the underlying principles per class. Recent Progress in Medical Miniature Robots:From Bench to Bedside is suitable for clinicians, academicians, healthcare professionals,resear... students, engineers, and scientists working in the field of medical miniaturerobots and related biomedical applications.

  • Handbook of Robotic Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Stênio de Cássio Zequi + 1 more
    • English
    Handbook of Robotic Surgery serves as a primer covering the main areas of knowledge in robotic surgery. This comprehensive book provides essential information on all aspects related to robotic surgery, from the present up to the future. The discussion presented in sections ranges from the historical background of robotic surgery up to more recent and future technological innovations such as remote controls, surgically distant collaboration, simulators, modern surgical robotics, fluorescence-guided surgery, and virtual reality. The book also contains sections dedicated to the safety conditions in surgery and patient protection, which will be suitable for surgeons, health professionals, biomedical engineering professionals, healthcare administrators, and students. There are specific chapters for all areas in which robotic surgery has been used in daily clinical practice or is under development.

  • Biomechatronics

    • 2nd Edition
    • Marko B. Popovic
    • English
    Biomechatronics is rapidly becoming one of the most influential and innovative research directions defining the 21st century. The second edition Biomechatronics provides a complete and up-to-date account of this advanced subject at the university textbook level. This new edition introduces two new chapters – Animals Biomechatronics and Plants Biomechatronics – highlighting the importance of the rapidly growing world population and associated challenges with food production. Each chapter is co-authored by top experts led by Professor Marko B. Popovic, researcher and educator at the forefront of advancements in this fascinating field. Starting with an introduction to the historical background of Biomechatronics, this book covers recent breakthroughs in artificial organs and tissues, prosthetic limbs, neural interfaces, orthotic systems, wearable systems for physical augmentation, physical therapy and rehabilitation, robotic surgery, natural and synthetic actuators, sensors, and control systems. A number of practice prompts and solutions are provided at the end of the book. The second edition of Biomechatronics is a result of dedicated work of a team of more than 30 contributors from all across the globe including top researchers and educators in the United States (Popovic, Lamkin-Kennard, Herr, Sinyukov, Troy, Goodworth, Johnson, Kaipa, Onal, Bowers, Djuric, Fischer, Ji, Jovanovic, Luo, Padir, Tetreault), Japan (Tashiro, Iraminda, Ohta, Terasawa), Sweden (Boyraz), Turkey (Arslan, Karabulut, Ortes), Germany (Beckerle and Wiliwacher), New Zealand (Liarokapis), Switzerland (Dobrev), and Serbia (Lazarevic).

  • Developments in Reliability Engineering

    • 1st Edition
    • Mangey Ram
    • English
    Modern systems have become increasingly complex to design and build, while the demand for reliability and cost-effective enhancement continues. Robust international competition has further intensified the need for all designers, managers, practitioners, scientists, and engineers to ensure a level of reliability of their products and processes before release at the lowest cost.Developments in Reliability Engineering equips its audience with the necessary information to keep up with the latest original research and state-of-the-art advances in reliability engineering. The volume offers an excursus from historical theories and methods to the present-world practical utility of these concepts with worked-out examples.

  • Manufacturing from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0

    Advances and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Dimitris Mourtzis
    • English
    Manufacturing from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0: Advances and Applications unfolds establishing three main pillars: (i) it investigates the theoretical background of the current industrial practice within the framework of industry 4.0 by presenting its key definitions and backbone technologies; (ii) it discusses the methods and state-of-the-art developments employed in the ongoing digital transformation of companies worldwide to promote more resilient, sustainable, and human-centric smart manufacturing and production networks; and (iii) it outlines a strategic plan for the transition from industry 4.0 to industry 5.0.Written by an international group of expert scientists, this volume offers an overview of the most recent research in the field and provides actionable insights to benefit audiences in both academia and industry.

  • Laser Propulsion in Space

    Fundamentals, Technology, and Future Missions
    • 1st Edition
    • Claude Phipps
    • English
    Space launches have evoked the same vivid image for decades: bright orange flames exploding beneath a rocket as it lifts off and thunders into the sky. An alternative acceleration system could reshape that vision forever, with rockets leaving their energy source on the ground... or in space.Laser Propulsion in Space: Fundamentals, Technology, and Future Missions takes readers on a comprehensive journey from the theoretical overview of propulsion fundamentals, to reviews of current projects involving high-power CW fiber lasers and energetic mm-wave sources with their ongoing and potential end-use applications in beamed energy propulsion (BEP). Written by experts in the field, this mathematically sound reference text also highlights graphical solutions of equations’ results, as well as case studies with worked-out examples, making this book an invaluable compendium for students, researchers, technology developers and futurists in understanding the promise and challenges of this emerging technology.

  • Electric Vehicle Tribology

    Challenges and Opportunities for a Sustainable Transportation Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Leonardo Israel Farfan Cabrera + 1 more
    • English
    Electric Vehicle Tribology: Challenges and Opportunities for a Sustainable Transportation Future provides practical, comprehensive guidance on a new and increasingly important area of tribology. Building skills from fundamentals to solution design, this book demonstrates the unique tribological techniques essential to the efficient electrification of transport systems. Led by Professors with a combined three decades in industry and academia, and collecting insights from experts around the world, this book begins with the essential knowledge regarding both Electric Vehicles and tribology.After outlining the unique tribological needs of EVs, the book then breaks down the components and hardware required. It provides detailed protocols and methods for the testing and improvement of lubricants and materials, as well as a dedicated section on modern lubrication specific to EVs. Throughout, it considers the critical question of sustainable tribology, and the long-term sustainable options for lubrication and materials for electric vehicles.

  • Cooperative Control of Multi-Agent Systems with Uncertainties

    • 1st Edition
    • Hao Zhang + 3 more
    • English
    Cooperative Control of Multi-Agent Systems with Uncertainties proposes a hierarchical design framework that places uncertainties related to system models in the decentralized control layer (bottom layer) and the ones related to the communication (as well as physical interaction) between the agents in the distributed decision-making layer (top layer). The book shows that the two layers meet separation principles under certain conditions so that through the two-layer design framework any challenges can be resolved independently and so that design complexities will not increase with the level of uncertainties.In addition, in order to solve the problem of energy limitation of agents, the book also studies the event-driven cooperative control of multi-agent systems, which can effectively reduce energy consumption of agents and increase their operational lifespan.

  • Future Modern Distribution Networks Resilience

    From Passive Operation to Strategic Active Paradigms
    • 1st Edition
    • Seyed Mohammad Taghi Gharibzahedi + 6 more
    • English
    Future Modern Distribution Networks Resilience: From Passive Operation to Strategic Active Paradigms examines the combined impact of low-probability and high-impact events on modern distribution systems’ resilience. Using practical guidance, the book provides comprehensive approaches for improving energy systems’ resilience by utilizing infrastructure and operational strategies. Divided into three parts, Part One provides a conceptual introduction and review of power system resilience, including topics such as risk and vulnerability assessment in power systems, resilience metrics, and power systems operation and planning. Part Two discusses modelling of vulnerability and resilience evaluation indices and cost-benefit analysis.Part Three reviews infrastructure and operational strategies to improve power system resilience, including robust grid hardening strategies, mobile energy storage and electric vehicles, and networked microgrids and renewable energy resources. With a strong focus on economic results and cost-effectives, this book is a practical reference for students, researchers, and engineers interested in power engineering, energy systems, and renewable energy.

  • Interaction of Disturbances in Shear Flows

    Bio-based Solutions for Aero- and Hydrodynamic Efficiency
    • 1st Edition
    • Viktor V. Babenko
    • English
    Interaction of Disturbances in Shear Flows aims to provide a comprehensive, in-depth overview of the current state of knowledge on the subject.Authored by a recognized expert with decades of experience and many software patents to his credit, the volume covers advances in computational fluid dynamics to showcase innovative ways to apply physical measurements and visualization patterns to solve various aero- and hydrodynamic problems. It also delves into analytical methodologies to compare and contrast with the theoretical models most commonly used in the field. Additionally, it demonstrates the significance of comprehending and managing disturbances in shear flows, discussing practical applications of the research to optimize the design of aircraft, automotive vehicles, and marine vessels, with a strong emphasis on enhancing aero- and hydrodynamic efficiency, fuel economy, and the reduction of harmful emissions.Academia and industry readers alike will find this a useful resource to equip themselves with the tools needed to understand and address practical engineering challenges encountered in their studies or work.

  • Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber- Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0

    • 1st Edition
    • Paolo Mercorelli + 3 more
    • English
    Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber-Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0 studies and analyzes the role of algorithms in identifying and controlling such a system towards Industry 4.0, which is the digital transformation of manufacturing and related industries and value creation processes. This book focuses on the conception and implementation of intelligent algorithms. It will help readers who work on sensors, virtual sensors, actuators and virtual actuators embedded systems, network infrastructures, servers with computing and storage capacity, autonomous computing software, real-time data processing, and database graphical user interfaces wireless networking technologies. Cyber-Physical Systems are network components that coordinate physical actions with each other. These autonomous systems perceive their surroundings using virtual sensors and actively influence them via virtual actuators. Adaptable and continuously evolving, these systems free up skilled workers to perform complex tasks, avoiding productivity loss and re-work.

  • Rehabilitation Robots for Neurorehabilitation in High-, Low-, and Middle-Income Countries

    Current Practice, Barriers, and Future Directions
    • 1st Edition
    • Michelle Jillian Johnson + 1 more
    • English
    Rehabilitation Robots for Neurorehabilitation in High, Low, and Middle Income Countries: Current Practice, Barriers, and Future Directions describes the state-of-art research of stroke rehabilitation using robot systems in selected High Income Countries (HICs) and Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs), along with potential solutions that enable these technologies to be available to clinicians worldwide, regardless of country and economic status. The book brings together engineers and clinicians, offers insights into healthcare disparities, and highlights potential solutions to facilitate the availability and accessibility of more robot systems to stroke survivors and their clinicians worldwide, regardless of country and economic status.In addition, the book provides examples on how robotic technology is used to bridge rehabilitation gaps in LMICs and describes potential strategies for increasing the expansion of robot-assisted stroke rehabilitation across more LMICs.

  • Autonomous Mobile Robots

    Planning, Navigation and Simulation
    • 1st Edition
    • Rahul Kala
    • English
    Autonomous Mobile Robots: Planning, Navigation, and Simulation presents detailed coverage of the domain of robotics in motion planning and associated topics in navigation. This book covers numerous base planning methods from diverse schools of learning, including deliberative planning methods, reactive planning methods, task planning methods, fusion of different methods, and cognitive architectures. It is a good resource for doing initial project work in robotics, providing an overview, methods and simulation software in one resource. For more advanced readers, it presents a variety of planning algorithms to choose from, presenting the tradeoffs between the algorithms to ascertain a good choice. Finally, the book presents fusion mechanisms to design hybrid algorithms.

  • High-Reliability Autonomous Management Systems for Spacecraft

    • 1st Edition
    • Jianjun Zhang + 1 more
    • English
    This book examines the autonomous management of spacecraft, which uses modern control technologies such as artificial intelligence to establish a remote intelligent body on the spacecraft so that the spacecraft can complete its flight tasks by itself. Its goal is to accurately perceive its own state and external environment without relying on external information injection and control, or rely on external control as little as possible, make various appropriate decisions based on this information and user tasks, and be able to autonomously control spacecraft to complete various tasks.

  • Medical and Healthcare Robotics

    New Paradigms and Recent Advances
    • 1st Edition
    • Olfa Boubaker
    • English
    Medical and Healthcare Robotics: New Paradigms and Recent Advances provides an overview and exclusive insights into current trends, the most recent innovations, and concerns in medical robotics. The book covers the major areas of medical robotics, including rehabilitation devices, artificial organs, assistive technologies, service robotics, and robotic devices for surgery, exploration, diagnosis, therapy, and training. It highlights the limitations and the importance of robotics and artificial intelligence for medical and healthcare applications. The book is a timely and comprehensive reference guide for undergraduate-level students, graduate students, and researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, control systems engineering, and biomedical engineering. It can be useful for master’s programs, leading consultants, and industrial companies. The book can be of high interest for physicians and physiotherapists and all technical people in the medical and biomedical fields.

  • Untethered Small-Scale Robots for Biomedical Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Haojian Lu + 2 more
    • English
    Untethered Small-Scale Robots for Biomedical Applications introduces the principle, design, fabrication and application of small-scale robots for biomedical applications. Robots in the scale of nanometer, micrometer and millimeter are described in detail, along with their impact on the field of biomedical engineering. The selected examples of robots across different scales are of the most essential and innovative designs in a small-scale robot with various application settings for biomechanics characterization, drug delivery and surgical procedure. The representative robots represented operate robustly and safely in complex physiological environments where they have a transformative impact in bioengineering and healthcare. This book will lead the audience to the field of small-scale robots through the description of the physics in the small scale, design and fabrication of small-scale robots, and how these robots may impact the future of biomedical studies and minimally-invasive surgical procedures.

  • Human-in-the-loop Learning and Control for Robot Teleoperation

    • 1st Edition
    • Chenguang Yang + 2 more
    • English
    Human-in-the-loop Learning and Control for Robot Teleoperation presents recent, research progress on teleoperation and robots, including human-robot interaction, learning and control for teleoperation with many extensions on intelligent learning techniques. The book integrates cutting-edge research on learning and control algorithms of robot teleoperation, neural motor learning control, wave variable enhancement, EMG-based teleoperation control, and other key aspects related to robot technology, presenting implementation tactics, adequate application examples and illustrative interpretations. Robots have been used in various industrial processes to reduce labor costs and improve work efficiency. However, most robots are only designed to work on repetitive and fixed tasks, leaving a gap with the human desired manufacturing effect.

  • State Space Systems With Time-Delays Analysis, Identification, and Applications

    • 1st Edition
    • Ya Gu + 1 more
    • English
    State Space Systems with Time-Delays Analysis, Identification and Applications covers the modeling, identification and control of industrial applications, including system identification, parameter estimation, dynamic simulation, nonlinear control, and other emerging techniques. The book introduces basic time-delay systems, architectures and control methods. Emphasis is placed on the mathematical analysis of these systems, identifying them, and applying them to practical engineering problems such as three independent water tank systems and distillation systems. This book contains a wide range of time-delay system identification methods that can help readers master the system controllers’ design methods.

  • Integer Optimization and its Computation in Emergency Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Zhengtian Wu
    • English
    Studies on integer optimization in emergency management have attracted engineers and scientists from various disciplines such as management, mathematics, computer science, and other fields. Although there are a large number of literature reports on integer planning and emergency events, few books systematically explain the combination of the two. Researchers need a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of integer programming methods for emergency management. Integer Optimization and its Computation in Emergency Management investigates the computation theory of integer optimization, developing integer programming methods for emergency management and explores related practical applications. Pursuing a holistic approach, this book establishes a fundamental framework for this topic, intended for graduate students who are interested in operations research and optimization, researchers investigating emergency management, and algorithm design engineers working on integer programming or other optimization applications.

  • Modeling and Nonlinear Robust Control of Delta-Like Parallel Kinematic Manipulators

    • 1st Edition
    • Jonatan Martin Escorcia Hernandez + 2 more
    • English
    Modeling and Nonlinear Robust Control of Delta-Like Parallel Kinematic Manipulators deals with the modeling and control of parallel robots. The book's content will benefit students, researchers and engineers in robotics by providing a simplified methodology to obtain the dynamic model of parallel robots with a delta-type architecture. Moreover, this methodology is compatible with the real-time implementation of model-based and robust control schemes. And, it can easily extend the proposed robust control solutions to other robotic architectures.

  • Stability and Controls Analysis for Delay Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Jinrong Wang + 2 more
    • English
    Stability and Controls Analysis for Delay Systems is devoted to stability, controllability and iterative learning control (ILC) to delay systems, including first order system, oscillating systems, impulsive systems, fractional systems, difference systems and stochastic systems raised from physics, biology, population dynamics, ecology and economics, currently not presented in other books on conventional fields. Delayed exponential matrix function approach is widely used to derive the representation and stability of the solutions and the controllability. ILC design are also established, which can be regarded as a way to find the control function. The broad variety of achieved results with rigorous proofs and many numerical examples make this book unique.

  • Fiber-Optic Measurement Techniques

    • 2nd Edition
    • Rongqing Hui + 1 more
    • English
    Fiber Optic Measurement Techniques is an indispensable collection of key optical measurement techniques essential for developing and characterizing today’s photonic devices and fiber optic systems. The book gives comprehensive and systematic descriptions of various fiber optic measurement methods with the emphasis on the understanding of optoelectronic signal processing methodologies, helping the reader to weigh up the pros and cons of each technique and establish their suitability for the task at hand. Carefully balancing descriptions of principle, operations and optoelectronic circuit implementation, this indispensable resource will enable the engineer to: Understand the implications of various measurement results and system performance qualifications Characterize modern optical systems and devices Select optical devices and subsystems in optical network design and implementation Design innovative instrumentations for fiber optic systems The 2nd edition of this successful reference has been extensively updated (with 150 new pages) to reflect the advances in the field since publication in 2008 and includes: A new chapter on fiber-based optical sensors and spectroscopy techniques A new chapter on measurement uncertainty and error analysis Fiber Optic Measurement Techniques brings together in one volume the fundamental principles with the latest techniques, making it a complete resource for the optical and communications engineer developing future optical devices and fiber optic systems.

  • Aerial Robotic Workers

    Design, Modeling, Control, Vision and Their Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • George Nikolakopoulos + 2 more
    • English
    Aerial Robotic Workers: Design, Modeling, Control, Vision and Their Applications provides an in-depth look at both theory and practical applications surrounding the Aerial Robotic Worker (ARW). Emerging ARWs are fully autonomous flying robots that can assist human operations through their agile performance of aerial inspections and interaction with the surrounding infrastructure. This book addresses all the fundamental components of ARWs, starting with the hardware and software components and then addressing aspects of modeling, control, perception of the environment, and the concept of aerial manipulators, cooperative ARWs, and direct applications. The book includes sample codes and ROS-based tutorials, enabling the direct application of the chapters and real-life examples with platforms already existing in the market.

  • Implementation of Smart Healthcare Systems using AI, IoT, and Blockchain

    • 1st Edition
    • Chinmay Chakraborty + 3 more
    • English
    Implementation of Smart Healthcare Systems using AI, IoT, and Blockchain provides imperative research on the development of data fusion and analytics for healthcare and their implementation into current issues in a real-time environment. While highlighting IoT, bio-inspired computing, big data, and evolutionary programming, the book explores various concepts and theories of data fusion, IoT, and Big Data Analytics. It also investigates the challenges and methodologies required to integrate data from multiple heterogeneous sources, analytical platforms in healthcare sectors. This book is unique in the way that it provides useful insights into the implementation of a smart and intelligent healthcare system in a post-Covid-19 world using enabling technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and blockchain in providing transparent, faster, secure and privacy preserved healthcare ecosystem for the masses.

  • Fast Satellite Attitude Maneuver and Control

    • 1st Edition
    • Dong Ye + 2 more
    • English
    Fast Satellite Attitude Maneuver and Control introduces the concept of agile satellites and corresponding fast maneuver attitude control systems, systematically and comprehensively presenting recent research results of fast maneuver attitude control for agile satellites by using advanced nonlinear control techniques. This reference book focuses on modeling and attitude control, considering different actuator combinations, actuator installation deviation, actuator fault, and flexible appendage coupling effect for agile satellites. The book provides a unified platform for understanding and applicability of agile satellites fast maneuverer and stabilization control for different purposes. It will be an excellent resource for researchers working on spacecraft design, nonlinear control systems, vehicle systems and complex control systems.

  • Edge-of-Things in Personalized Healthcare Support Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Rajeswari Sridhar + 3 more
    • English
    Edge-of-Things in Personalized Healthcare Support Systems discusses and explores state-of-the-art technology developments in storage and sharing of personal healthcare records in a secure manner that is globally distributed to incorporate best healthcare practices. The book presents research into the identification of specialization and expertise among healthcare professionals, the sharing of records over the cloud, access controls and rights of shared documents, document privacy, as well as edge computing techniques which help to identify causes and develop treatments for human disease. The book aims to advance personal healthcare, medical diagnosis, and treatment by applying IoT, cloud, and edge computing technologies in association with effective data analytics.

  • Mechanisms

    Kinematic Analysis and Applications in Robotics
    • 1st Edition
    • Jaime Gallardo-Alvarado + 1 more
    • English
    Theory of mechanisms is an applied science of mechanics that studies the relationship between geometry, mobility, topology, and relative motion between rigid bodies connected by geometric forms. Recently, knowledge in kinematics and mechanisms has considerably increased, causing a renovation in the methods of kinematic analysis. With the progress of the algebras of kinematics and the mathematical methods used in the optimal solution of polynomial equations, it has become possible to formulate and elegantly solve problems. Mechanisms: Kinematic Analysis and Applications in Robotics provides an updated approach to kinematic analysis methods and a review of the mobility criteria most used in planar and spatial mechanisms. Applications in the kinematic analysis of robot manipulators complement the material presented in the book, growing in importance when one recognizes that kinematics is a basic area in the control and modeling of robot manipulators.

  • Internet of Multimedia Things (IoMT)

    Techniques and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Shailendra Shukla + 2 more
    • English
    Internet of Multimedia Things (IoMT): Techniques and Applications disseminates research efforts in the security and resilience of intelligent data-centric critical systems to support advanced research in this area. Sections cover the background of IoMT Architectures and Technologies, describe the problems that arise in IoMT Computing and protocols, and illustrate the application of IoMT on Industrial applications. The book will be beneficial for engineers, developers, solution designers, architects, system engineers and specialists from professional environments interested in the IoMT to seek appropriate solutions to their specific problems.

  • Wearable Sensing and Intelligent Data Analysis for Respiratory Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Rui Pedro Paiva + 2 more
    • English
    Wearable Sensing and Intelligent Data Analysis for Respiratory Management highlights the use of wearable sensing and intelligent data analysis algorithms for respiratory function management, offering several potential and substantial clinical benefits. The book allows for the early detection of respiratory exacerbations in patients with chronic respiratory diseases, allowing earlier and, therefore, more effective treatment. As such, the problem of continuous, non-invasive, remote and real-time monitoring of such patients needs increasing attention from the scientific community as these systems have the potential for substantial clinical benefits, promoting P4 medicine (personalized, participative, predictive and preventive). Wearable and portable systems with sensing technology and automated analysis of respiratory sounds and pulmonary images are some of the problems that are the subject of current research efforts, hence this book is an ideal resource on the topics discussed.

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