Focusing on the evolving role of robots in society, this practical guide provides insights into modeling and analyzing behaviors through real-world robotic scenarios. It emphasizes the increasing impact of robotics on daily life and offers concrete examples to illustrate key concepts.
Quantitative Analysis of Agent Behaviour
The book explores the evolution of mobile robotics, shifting from hardware and controller design to incorporating theoretical methods from dynamical systems, statistics, and system identification. It emphasizes a formalized approach that utilizes quantitative analyses and computer models to better understand the interactions among robots, tasks, and their environments, paving the way for advanced developments in the field.