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Service Robotics within the Digital Home

Applications and Future Prospects

  • Describes the importance of interoperability standards
  • Explains the characteristics of robotics platforms
  • State of the art overview

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
  2. Interoperability Systems

    • María del Pilar Almudena García Fuente, Javier Ramírez de la Pinta, Adrián López García
    Pages 1-47
  3. Robotic Development

    • Pablo Gómez del Torno, Omar Álvarez Fres, Samuel Marcos Pablos
    Pages 49-88
  4. Service Robotics

    • Ignacio González Alonso
    Pages 89-114
  5. Integration of Service Robots in the Smart Home

    • Mercedes R. Fernández Alcalá, José M. Maestre, Javier Ramírez de la Pinta
    Pages 115-142
  6. Robotics Perspective

    • Alberto Alonso Fernández, Pablo Fernández de Dios, Jorge Moreno Sánchez
    Pages 143-160
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 161-174

About this book

This book provides the reader with a clear and precise description of robotics and other systems for home automation currently on the market, and discusses their interoperability and perspectives for the near future. It shows the different standards and the development platforms used by the main service robots in an international environment.

This volume provides a scientific basis for the user who is looking for the best option to suit his or her needs from the available alternatives to integrate modern technology in the digital home.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Infobotica Research Group, Computer Science, Oviedo University, Mieres, Spain

    Ignacio González Alonso, Mercedes Fernández, María del Pilar Almudena García Fuente

  • Department of Systems and Automation, Egineering, University of Seville, Sevilla, Spain

    José M. Maestre

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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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