Open Source Robotics And Process Control Cookbook

In this practical reference, popular author Lewin Edwards shows how to develop robust, dependable real-time systems for robotics and other control applications, using open-source tools. It demonstrates efficient and low-cost embedded hardware and software design techniques, based on Linux as the development platform and operating system and the Atmel AVR as the primary microcontroller. The book provides comprehensive examples of sensor, actuator and control applications and circuits, along with source code for a number of projects. It walks the reader through the process of setting up the Linux-based controller, from creating a custom kernel to customizing the BIOS, to implementing graphical control interfaces. Including detailed design information on: · ESBUS PC-host interface · Host-module communications protocol · A speed-controlled DC motor with tach feedback and thermal cut-off · A stepper motor controller · A two-axis attitude sensor using a MEMS accelerometer · Infrared remote control in Linux using LIRC · Machine vision using Video4Linux The first-ever book on using open source technology for robotics design! Covers hot topics such as GPS navigation, 3-D sensing, and machine vision, all using a Linux platform!

Leverage the power of ROS to build exciting collaborative robots. Key Features Delve into an open source, meta-operating system for your robot Get acquainted with tools and libraries for building and running code on multiple platforms Use Gazebo to model your robot and create a virtual environment Book Description This book will leverage the power of ROS with an introduction to its core and advanced concepts through exciting recipes. You will get acquainted with the use of different synchronous and asynchronous communication methods, including messages, services, and actions. You will learn how to use the various debugging and visualization tools used in development and how to interface sensors and actuators with the ROS framework. Firstly, you will get to grips with ROS simulation frameworks, such as Gazebo and RotorS for modeling and simulating any physical robot and virtual environment. You will also cover mobile robotics, micro-aerial vehicles, and robotic arms, which are the leading branches of robotic applications. Robot Operating System Cookbook will also guide you in the development of an autonomous navigation framework for both mobile robots and micro-aerial vehicles. Finally, you will explore ROS-Industrial, an open source project that extends the advanced capabilities of ROS software to manufacturing industries. What you will learn Explore advanced concepts, such as ROS pluginlib, nodelets, and actionlib Work with ROS visualization, profiling, and debugging tools Gain experience in robot modeling and simulation using Gazebo Understand the ROS Navigation Stack for mobile robots Configure a MoveIt! package for a manipulator robot Develop an autonomous navigation framework for MAV using ORB SLAM and MoveIt Integrate sensors, actuators, and robots into the ROS ecosystem Get acquainted with the ROS-Industrial package with hardware support, capabilities, and applications Who this book is for If you’re a researcher or engineer with an interest in the problems, solutions, and future research issues that you may encounter in the development of robotic applications, this book is for you. Basic knowledge of C++ and Python programming with the GNU/Linux environment is strongly recommended to assist with understanding the key concepts covered in the book.

This book highlights cutting-edge research in multidisciplinary areas of Engineering, Physics, Medicine and Healthcare presented at the 4th IRC Conference on Science, Engineering and Technology (IRC-SET 2018), which was held at the Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore. The book also contains excerpts of the speeches made by eminent personalities who attended the occasion, thereby providing a written documentation of the event.

Famed author Jack Ganssle has selected the very best embedded systems design material from the Newnes portfolio. The result is a book covering the gamut of embedded design, from hardware to software to integrated embedded systems, with a strong pragmatic emphasis.

This book features high-quality research papers presented at the International Conference on Applications and Techniques in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (ICCSDF 2021), held at The NorthCap University, Gurugram, Haryana, India, during April 3–4, 2021. This book discusses the topics ranging from information security to cryptography, mobile application attacks to digital forensics, and from cyber security to blockchain. The goal of the book is to provide 360-degree view of cybersecurity to the readers which include cyber security issues, threats, vulnerabilities, novel idea, latest technique and technology, and mitigation of threats and attacks along with demonstration of practical applications. This book also highlights the latest development, challenges, methodologies as well as other emerging areas in this field. It brings current understanding of common Web vulnerabilities while maintaining awareness and knowledge of contemporary standards, practices, procedures, and methods of Open Web Application Security Project. It also expounds how to recover information after a cybercrime.

In this new, highly practical guide, expert embedded designer and manager Lewin Edwards answers the question, “How do I become an embedded engineer? Embedded professionals agree that there is a treacherous gap between graduating from school and becoming an effective engineer in the workplace, and that there are few resources available for newbies to turn to when in need of advice and direction. This book provides that much-needed guidance for engineers fresh out of school, and for the thousands of experienced engineers now migrating into the popular embedded arena. This book helps new embedded engineers to get ahead quickly by preparing them for the technical and professional challenges they will face. Detailed instructions on how to achieve successful designs using a broad spectrum of different microcontrollers and scripting languages are provided. The author shares insights from a lifetime of experience spent in-the-trenches, covering everything from small vs. large companies, and consultancy work vs. salaried positions, to which types of training will prove to be the most lucrative investments. This book provides an expert’s authoritative answers to questions that pop up constantly on Usenet newsgroups and in break rooms all over the world. * An approachable, friendly introduction to working in the world of embedded design * Full of design examples using the most common languages and hardware that new embedded engineers will be likely to use every day * Answers important basic questions on which are the best products to learn, trainings to get, and kinds of companies to work for

Controlling Robots using Blynk, Virtuino, Cayenne, Thingspeak, Firebase DESCRIPTION This book provides a platform to the readers, where they can understand the applications of ÔInternet of ThingsÕ to control the robotic platform.Ê It covers the basic knowledge of the mobile apps with their designing steps and programming. The objective of the book is to discuss various applications of robotic platform where ÔInternet of Ê thingsÕ can play an important role. This book comprises of total seventeen chapters for designing different independent prototypes for the various control methods. It covers introduction to IoT and basic components to design a robotic platform. The system demonstration is done with the help of Ti Launch Pad and other interfacing devices. The control of robot with different mobile apps like Blynk, Virtuino, Cayenne, Thingspeak, Firebase are included for vast coverage of scope. It would be beneficial for the people who want to get started with hardware based robotic prototypes with IoT. This book is entirely based on the practical experience of the authors while undergoing projects with the students and industries. KEY FEATURES The book provides gradual pace of basics to advanced interfacing and programming with Ti launch pad for IoT applications. It provides a unique style for IoT applications with program codes. It discusses various applications where the Internet of Things plays an important role, and considers a number of different independent prototypes for various mobile robotics platform control methods. The control of robot with different mobile apps like Blynk, Virtuino, Cayenne, Thingspeak, Firebase are included for vast coverage of scope. Step by step programming, to get started with Ti launch Pad Case studies to provide solution to real time problems The case studies and programming in book are tested on real hardware during handling the industrial and student projects. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN Interfacing of Ti launch Pad and NodeMCU with Input/Output Devices Serial Communication between Ti Launch Pad and NodeMCU Robot Control Using the Blynk, Virtuino App Environment Monitoring Robot with BLYNK App Sensory Data Acquisition Robot Using a ThingSpeak ServerÊ Robot Control with Cayenne App, Local Server and NodeMCU, Firebase Server WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Students pursuing BE/BSc/ME/MSc/BTech/MTech in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical. Table of Contents 1. Ê Ê Introduction 2. Ê Ê Components of a Robotic Platform 3. Ê Ê Interfacing of Ti launch Pad with Input/Output Devices 4. Ê Ê Interfacing of NodeMCU with Input/Output Devices 5. Ê Ê Serial Communication between Ti Launch Pad and NodeMCU 6. Ê Ê Robot Control Using the Blynk App 7. Ê Ê Robot Control Using the Virtuino App 8. Ê Ê Environment Monitoring Robot with BLYNK App 9. Ê Ê Sensory Data Acquisition Robot Using a ThingSpeak ServerÊ 10. Ê Robot Control with Cayenne App 11. Ê Robot Control with Local Server and NodeMCU 12. Ê Robot Control with a Firebase Server 13. Ê XBee and Wi-Fi Modem Based Robot Control 14. Ê Fire Fighting Robot 15. Ê The Internet of Things Robotic Arm 16. Ê The Smart Orchard with a Robotic Arm Sprinkler 17. Ê Smart Farming with the IoT