Robotics, Automation, and Control in Industrial and Service Settings

Robotics, Automation, and Control in Industrial and Service Settings

Author: Luo, Zongwei

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2015-09-10

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 1466686944

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Intelligent Vehicles and Materials Transportation in the Manufacturing Sector: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Intelligent Vehicles and Materials Transportation in the Manufacturing Sector: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Author: Bandyopadhyay, Susmita

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-07-12

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 1522530657

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The manufacturing industry has been optimized in recent years due to the rise of new technologies. These advances have paved the way for the development of intelligent vehicles. Intelligent Vehicles and Materials Transportation in the Manufacturing Sector: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a pivotal source of scholarly research on the various aspects of manufacturing vehicles with intelligent technology components. Including a range of perspectives on topics such as material handling, automated guided vehicles, and industrial robots, this book is ideally designed for engineers, academics, professionals, and practitioners actively involved in the manufacturing sector.


Socio-Technical Decision Support in Air Navigation Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Socio-Technical Decision Support in Air Navigation Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Author: Shmelova, Tetiana

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-01-12

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 1522531092

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The integration of technology into the aviation system planning has allowed for more stable, yet increasingly complex, models that enable better analysis techniques and new approaches to decision-making. These modern advances ensure higher productivity in addressing various planning problems. Socio-Technical Decision Support in Air Navigation Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a critical scholarly resource that contains a systematic analysis of formalized factors affecting socio-technical systems operators and how these factors influence decision-making process of professional and non-professional activities in air navigation systems. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as dimensional modeling, applications of decision support systems, and semantic analysis, this book is geared towards academicians, future pilots, aviation dispatchers, engineers, managers, and students.


Advanced Manufacturing Techniques for Engineering and Engineered Materials

Advanced Manufacturing Techniques for Engineering and Engineered Materials

Author: Thanigaivelan, R.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-03-11

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 1799895769

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As technology advances, it is imperative to stay current in the newest developments made within the engineering industry and within material sciences. Trends in manufacturing such as 3D printing, casting, welding, surface modification, computer numerical control (CNC), non-traditional, Industry 4.0 ergonomics, and hybrid machining methods must be closely examined to utilize these important resources for the betterment of society. Advanced Manufacturing Techniques for Engineering and Engineered Materials provides a unified and complete overview about the recent and emerging trends, developments, and associated technology with scope for the commercialization of techniques specific to manufacturing materials. This book also reviews the various machining methods for difficult-to-cut materials and novel materials including matrix composites. Covering topics such as agro-waste, conventional machining, and material performance, this book is an essential resource for researchers, engineers, technologists, students and professors of higher education, industry workers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and academicians.


Implementation of Robot Systems

Implementation of Robot Systems

Author: Mike Wilson

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2014-11-17

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 0124047491

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Based on the author's wide-ranging experience as a robot user, supplier and consultant, Implementation of Robot Systems will enable you to approach the use of robots in your plant or facility armed with the right knowledge base and awareness of critical factors to take into account.This book starts with the basics of typical applications and robot capabilities before covering all stages of successful robot integration. Potential problems and pitfalls are flagged and worked through so that you can learn from others' mistakes and plan proactively with possible issues in mind.Taking in content from the author's graduate level teaching of automation and robotics for engineering in business and his consultancy as part of a UK Government program to help companies advance their technologies and practices in the area, Implementation of Robot Systems blends technical information with critical financial and business considerations to help you stay ahead of the competition. - Includes case studies of typical robot capabilities and use across a range of industries, with real-world installation examples and problems encountered - Provides step-by-step coverage of the various stages required to achieve successful implementation, including system design, financial justification, working with suppliers and project management - Offers no-nonsense advice on the pitfalls and issues to anticipate, along with guidance on how to avoid or resolve them for cost and time-effective solutions


Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-12-12

Total Pages: 3095

ISBN-13: 152251760X

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Ongoing advancements in modern technology have led to significant developments in artificial intelligence. With the numerous applications available, it becomes imperative to conduct research and make further progress in this field. Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the latest breakthroughs and recent progress in artificial intelligence. Highlighting relevant technologies, uses, and techniques across various industries and settings, this publication is a pivotal reference source for researchers, professionals, academics, upper-level students, and practitioners interested in emerging perspectives in the field of artificial intelligence.


Transdisciplinary Case Studies on Design for Food and Sustainability

Transdisciplinary Case Studies on Design for Food and Sustainability

Author: Sonia Massari

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2021-04-25

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 0128178221

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Transdisciplinary Case Studies on Design for Food and Sustainability, a volume in the Consumer Science and Strategic Marketing series, analyzes the interconnectivity of sustainability, food, and design, demonstrating the presence of food design in various food-related fields of study. Broken into six parts, the book begins with the theory behind food and design. The following five sections include several case studies highlighting the different forms and applications of food design, including the use of food design in production and distribution, in food and restaurant businesses, in territory-identity, in social food design, and with regard to post-consumption. Using a case study approach to meet the needs of both academics and practitioners, Transdisciplinary Case Studies on Design for Food and Sustainability includes practical examples to illustrate food system challenges, to explain phenomena, and to build theory. - Includes practical examples to illustrate food system challenges, to explain phenomena, and to build theory - Considers impacts, use assessments, and scalability assets when presenting projects and case studies - Addresses practical problems in food design


Innovations in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Smart Factory

Innovations in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Smart Factory

Author: Goundar, Sam

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2021-01-22

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 1799833771

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Industrial internet of things (IIoT) is changing the face of industry by completely redefining the way stakeholders, enterprises, and machines connect and interact with each other in the industrial digital ecosystem. Smart and connected factories, in which all the machinery transmits real-time data, enable industrial data analytics for improving operational efficiency, productivity, and industrial processes, thus creating new business opportunities, asset utilization, and connected services. IIoT leads factories to step out of legacy environments and arcane processes towards open digital industrial ecosystems. Innovations in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Smart Factory is a pivotal reference source that discusses the development of models and algorithms for predictive control of industrial operations and focuses on optimization of industrial operational efficiency, rationalization, automation, and maintenance. While highlighting topics such as artificial intelligence, cyber security, and data collection, this book is ideally designed for engineers, manufacturers, industrialists, managers, IT consultants, practitioners, students, researchers, and industrial industry professionals.


Rapid Automation: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Rapid Automation: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-03-01

Total Pages: 1597

ISBN-13: 1522580611

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Through expanded intelligence, the use of robotics has fundamentally transformed the business industry. Providing successful techniques in robotic design allows for increased autonomous mobility, which leads to a greater productivity and production level. Rapid Automation: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides innovative insights into the state-of-the-art technologies in the design and development of robotics and their real-world applications in business processes. Highlighting a range of topics such as workflow automation tools, human-computer interaction, and swarm robotics, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for computer engineers, business managers, robotic developers, business and IT professionals, academicians, and researchers.