The hard disk drive is one of the finest examples of the precision control of mechatronics, with tolerances less than one micrometer achieved while operating at high speed. Increasing demand for higher data density as well as disturbance-prone operating environments continue to test designers' mettle. Explore the challenges presented by modern hard disk drives and learn how to overcome them with Hard Disk Drive: Mechatronics and Control. Beginning with an overview of hard disk drive history, components, operating principles, and industry trends, the authors thoroughly examine the design and...

th This volume contains the papers selected for the 13 FIRA Robot World Congress, held at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Bangalore, India, September 15-17, 2010. The Federation of International Robot-soccer Association (FIRA www.fira.net) is a non-profit organization that annually organizes robotic competitions and meetings around the globe. The robot soccer competitions started in 1996, and FIRA was est- lished on, June 5, 1997. The robot soccer competitions are aimed at promoting the spirit of science and technology to the younger generation. The congress is a forum to share ideas and future...

The aim of this project is to give a clear picture on the corporate governance mechanisms and its theories. Corporate governance refers to a set of rules and regulations which are complied with by corporations. Scholars defined governance is a term that refers to the way in which an enterprise or body of people is governed and to the rules and regulations for governing by people in authority and power. Principles of corporate governance are noted as directors, directors remuneration, shareholders, audit and accountability. However, CEO duality, audit committee, board independence and board...