Embedded systems and robotics with open source tools. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Nilanjan Dey and Amartya Mukherjee.
• Authors: Dey, Nilanjan, 1984-; Mukherjee, Amartya
• Contents: Introduction; Embedded Systems and Robotics; Fundamental Goal of Embedded Systems; Fundamental Goal of Robotics; Main Focus Area; Motivation; How to Use This Book Basics of Embedded Systems; Introduction; Classifications of Embedded Systems; Microprocessors; Microcontrollers; Application-Specific Processors; Sensors and Actuators; Embedded Communication Interface; Real-Time Operating Systems; Typical Examples Basics of Robotics; Introduction; Robot Kinematics; Degree of Freedom; Forward Kinematics; Algebraic Solution; Inverse Kinematics; Robots and Sensors; Robots and Motors; Robot Controller; Frames and Materials; Types of Robotics; Summary Aerial Robotics; Introduction to Aerial Robotics; History of Aerial Robotics; Classification of Aerial Robots; Sensors and Computers; Open Research Area; Aerial Sensor Networks Open-Source Hardware Platform; Introduction; Open-Source Hardware Features; Open-Source Hardware Licensing; Advantages and Disadvantages of Open-Source Hardware ; Examples of Open-Source Hardware; Summary Open-Source Software Platform; Introduction; Open-Source Standards; Examples of Open-Source Software Products; Advantages and Limitations of the Open-Source Software; Open-Source Future Automated Plant-Watering System; Introduction; Architecture of Plant-Watering Systems ; Arduino Programming Code; Broadcasting Sensor Data to the Internet via Processing; Summary; Concepts Covered in This Chapter Device to Cloud System; Introduction; Temperature Sensor Data Logging System; Components; Temperature Sensor; Circuit Connections; Setting Up Zigbee Communication; Sample Python Code for Serial Read; Sending Data to Cloud; Installation of Operating System and Python API in Raspberry Pi ; Configuring Google Account; Python Code to Access Google Spreadsheet; Summary; Concepts Covered in This Chapter Home Automation System; Introduction; Home Automation System Architecture; Essential Components; Connection Detail; Setting Up the Web Server; Interaction with Server by Processing; Summary; Concepts Covered in This Chapter Three-Servo Ant Robot; Introduction; Tools and Parts Required; Programming the Leg Movement; Summary; Concepts Covered in This Chapter Three-Servo Hexabot; Introduction; System Architecture; Parts and Their Assembly; Programming Basic Move; Summary; Concepts Covered in This Chapter Semi-Autonomous Quadcopter System; Introduction; Structural Design; Component Description; Flight Controller Unit; Assembling Parts; Sensor and Speed Controller Calibration; Radio Setup and Calibration; Radio TX/RX Binding Technique; Connection with GUI Interface; Position, Navigation, Level, and Mag Performance Tuning; Additional Channel Assignments; Summary; Concepts Covered in This Chapter Autonomous Hexacopter System; Structural Design of the Autonomous Hexacopter; Components; Component Assembly; APM Ground Station Software Installation; APM Firmware Loading; Sensor and Radio Calibration; Flight Parameter Settings; Flight Modes; Mission Design; Adding FPV Unit; Final Hexacopter UAV; Summary; Concepts Covered in This Chapter Conclusion; Tools Used; Important Safety Notes; Frequently Asked Questions; Final Words; Bibliography
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white, and colour)
• Subjects: 006.22; Autonomous robots; Embedded computer systems -- Programming; Open source software
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781498734400
• Related ISBNs: 9781498734387
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; item not viewed.
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