Automatic control engineering

This book is a comprehensive introduction to model predictive control (MPC), including its basic principles and algorithms, system analysis and design methods, strategy developments and practical applications.

Systematically introduces self-healing control theory for distribution networks, rigorously supported by simulations and applications A comprehensive introduction to self-healing control for distribution networks Details the construction of self-healing control systems with simulations and applications Provides key principles for new generation protective relay and network protection Demonstrates how to monitor and manage system performance Highlights practical implementation of self-healing control technologies, backed by rigorous research data and simulations

Systematically introduces self-healing control theory for distribution networks, rigorously supported by simulations and applications A comprehensive introduction to self-healing control for distribution networks Details the construction of self-healing control systems with simulations and applications Provides key principles for new generation protective relay and network protection Demonstrates how to monitor and manage system performance Highlights practical implementation of self-healing control technologies, backed by rigorous research data and simulations

This book presents programming by demonstration for robot learning from observations with a focus on the trajectory level of task abstraction Discusses methods for optimization of task reproduction, such as reformulation of task planning as a constrained optimization problem Focuses on regression approaches, such as Gaussian mixture regression, spline regression, and locally weighted regression Concentrates on the use of vision sensors for capturing motions and actions during task demonstration by a human task expert

This book presents programming by demonstration for robot learning from observations with a focus on the trajectory level of task abstraction Discusses methods for optimization of task reproduction, such as reformulation of task planning as a constrained optimization problem Focuses on regression approaches, such as Gaussian mixture regression, spline regression, and locally weighted regression Concentrates on the use of vision sensors for capturing motions and actions during task demonstration by a human task expert

In order to enable a better understanding of the key concepts of automation, this book develops the fundamental aspects of the field while also proposing numerous concrete exercises and their solutions.

In order to enable a better understanding of the key concepts of automation, this book develops the fundamental aspects of the field while also proposing numerous concrete exercises and their solutions.

The first microcontroller textbook to provide complete and systemic introductions to all components and materials related to the ARM Cortex -M4 microcontroller system, including hardware and software as well as practical applications with real examples.

The first microcontroller textbook to provide complete and systemic introductions to all components and materials related to the ARM Cortex -M4 microcontroller system, including hardware and software as well as practical applications with real examples.

The fast and easy way to pick out, set up, and learn to fly your drone Ready to soar into the world of unmanned aircraft?

The fast and easy way to pick out, set up, and learn to fly your drone Ready to soar into the world of unmanned aircraft?

This book addresses the reader to use synergistically the concepts of membranes and sensors materials.

This book addresses the reader to use synergistically the concepts of membranes and sensors materials.

The definitive textbook and professional reference on Kalman Filtering fully updated, revised, and expanded This book contains the latest developments in the implementation and application of Kalman filtering.

The definitive textbook and professional reference on Kalman Filtering fully updated, revised, and expanded This book contains the latest developments in the implementation and application of Kalman filtering.

Widely used across industrial and manufacturing automation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) perform a broad range of electromechanical tasks with multiple input and output arrangements, designed specifically to cope in severe environmental conditions such as automotive and chemical plants.

Widely used across industrial and manufacturing automation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) perform a broad range of electromechanical tasks with multiple input and output arrangements, designed specifically to cope in severe environmental conditions such as automotive and chemical plants.

Arduino programming for the absolute beginner, with project-based learning Adventures in Arduino is the beginner's guide to Arduino programming, designed specifically for 11-to 15-year olds who want to learn about Arduino, but don't know where to begin.

Arduino programming for the absolute beginner, with project-based learning Adventures in Arduino is the beginner's guide to Arduino programming, designed specifically for 11-to 15-year olds who want to learn about Arduino, but don't know where to begin.

Practical Field Robotics: A Systems Approach is an introductory book in the area of field robotics.

Practical Field Robotics: A Systems Approach is an introductory book in the area of field robotics.

DISTRIBUTED MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL FOR PLANT-WIDE SYSTEMS In this book, experienced researchers gave a thorough explanation of distributed model predictive control (DMPC): its basic concepts, technologies, and implementation in plant-wide systems.

DISTRIBUTED MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL FOR PLANT-WIDE SYSTEMS In this book, experienced researchers gave a thorough explanation of distributed model predictive control (DMPC): its basic concepts, technologies, and implementation in plant-wide systems.

Master programming Arduino with this hands-on guide Arduino Sketches is a practical guide to programming the increasingly popular microcontroller that brings gadgets to life.

Master programming Arduino with this hands-on guide Arduino Sketches is a practical guide to programming the increasingly popular microcontroller that brings gadgets to life.

A comprehensive guide to formation control of multi-agent systems using rigid graph theory This book is the first to provide a comprehensive and unified treatment of the subject of graph rigidity-based formation control of multi-agent systems.

A comprehensive guide to formation control of multi-agent systems using rigid graph theory This book is the first to provide a comprehensive and unified treatment of the subject of graph rigidity-based formation control of multi-agent systems.

The essential guide to building and programming LEGO EV3 interactive robots Exploring LEGO Mindstorms: Tools and Techniques for Building and Programming Robots is the complete guide to getting the most out of your LEGO Mindstorms EV3.

The essential guide to building and programming LEGO EV3 interactive robots Exploring LEGO Mindstorms: Tools and Techniques for Building and Programming Robots is the complete guide to getting the most out of your LEGO Mindstorms EV3.

In control theory, sliding mode control (SMC) is a nonlinear control method that alters the dynamics of a nonlinear system by application of a discontinuous control signal that forces the system to slide along a cross-section of the system's normal behaviour.

In control theory, sliding mode control (SMC) is a nonlinear control method that alters the dynamics of a nonlinear system by application of a discontinuous control signal that forces the system to slide along a cross-section of the system's normal behaviour.

Enables readers to master and apply the operator-theoretic approach Control of nonlinear systems is a multidisciplinary field involving electrical engineering, computer science, and control engineering.

Enables readers to master and apply the operator-theoretic approach Control of nonlinear systems is a multidisciplinary field involving electrical engineering, computer science, and control engineering.

The classic approach in Automatic Control relies on the use of simplified models of the systems and reformulations of the specifications.

The classic approach in Automatic Control relies on the use of simplified models of the systems and reformulations of the specifications.

A fully updated, easy-to-read guide on magnetic actuators and sensors The Second Edition of this must-have book for today's engineers includes the latest updates and advances in the field of magnetic actuators and sensors.

Essentials of Machine Olfaction and Taste This book provides a valuable information source for olfaction and taste which includes a comprehensive and timely overview of the current state of knowledge of use for olfaction and taste machines Presents original, latest research in the field, with an emphasis on the recent development of human interfacing Covers the full range of artificial chemical senses including olfaction and taste, from basic through to advanced level Timely project in that mobile robots, olfactory displays and odour recorders are currently under research, driven by commercial demand

Essentials of Machine Olfaction and Taste This book provides a valuable information source for olfaction and taste which includes a comprehensive and timely overview of the current state of knowledge of use for olfaction and taste machines Presents original, latest research in the field, with an emphasis on the recent development of human interfacing Covers the full range of artificial chemical senses including olfaction and taste, from basic through to advanced level Timely project in that mobile robots, olfactory displays and odour recorders are currently under research, driven by commercial demand

The Fundamental Science in "e;Computer Science"e; Is the Science of Thought For the first time, the collective genius of the great 18th-century German cognitive philosopher-scientists Immanuel Kant, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, and Arthur Schopenhauer have been integrated into modern 21st-century computer science.

The Fundamental Science in "e;Computer Science"e; Is the Science of Thought For the first time, the collective genius of the great 18th-century German cognitive philosopher-scientists Immanuel Kant, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, and Arthur Schopenhauer have been integrated into modern 21st-century computer science.

A fully updated, easy-to-read guide on magnetic actuators and sensors The Second Edition of this must-have book for today's engineers includes the latest updates and advances in the field of magnetic actuators and sensors.

Comprehensive and up to date coverage of robust control theory and its application Presented in a well-planned and logical way Written by a respected leading author, with extensive experience in robust control Accompanying website provides solutions manual and other supplementary material

Comprehensive and up to date coverage of robust control theory and its application Presented in a well-planned and logical way Written by a respected leading author, with extensive experience in robust control Accompanying website provides solutions manual and other supplementary material

Algebraic Identification and Estimation Methods in Feedback Control Systems presents a model-based algebraic approach to online parameter and state estimation in uncertain dynamic feedback control systems.

Algebraic Identification and Estimation Methods in Feedback Control Systems presents a model-based algebraic approach to online parameter and state estimation in uncertain dynamic feedback control systems.

In recent years, control systems have become more sophisticated in order to meet increased performance and safety requirements for modern technological systems.

In recent years, control systems have become more sophisticated in order to meet increased performance and safety requirements for modern technological systems.

Bipedal Robots: Modeling, Design and Walking Synthesis This book presents various techniques to carry out the gait modeling, the gait patterns synthesis, and the control of biped robots.

Giving an overview of the challenges in the control of bioprocesses, this comprehensive book presents key results in various fields, including: dynamic modeling; dynamic properties of bioprocess models; software sensors designed for the on-line estimation of parameters and state variables; control and supervision of bioprocesses.

It is almost universally agreed that consciousness and possession of a conscience are essential characteristics of human intelligence.