Considers various aspects of tactile sensing, from hardware design through to the use of tactile data in exploratory situations using a multi-fingered robot hand. The current state of progress of tactile sensing is surveyed, and some fundamental issues in planar elasticity are presented.
Considers various aspects of tactile sensing, from hardware design through to the use of tactile data in exploratory situations using a multi-fingered...
A collection of the most recent works, by international experts, on mobile robots. The contributors report on advanced technologies as well as fundamental issues, and cover topics such as: motion planning of mobile robots in unknown environments; and dynamic mobile robot navigation.
A collection of the most recent works, by international experts, on mobile robots. The contributors report on advanced technologies as well as fundame...
Why does chocolate taste so good? Why do we seek 'the one'? How do traits such as intelligence, creativity and violence arise and what purpose do they serve? This book links these characteristics to the origins of life, showing that the conditions necessary to bring life into existence echo through our modern day behaviour. The chemistry of the body is not only fascinating but also highly relevant to everyone, since we are all concerned with maximising our health and enjoyment of life. Currently, there are not many popular science books concerned with biochemistry. One reason for this...
Why does chocolate taste so good? Why do we seek 'the one'? How do traits such as intelligence, creativity and violence arise and what purpose do they...
