7 books on AI for Robotics [PDF]

October 24, 2024

These books explore how artificial intelligence can be applied to robot's perception, control and decision-making, in order to build robots with greater autonomy, adaptability, and functionality.

1. Artificial Intelligence for Robotics and Autonomous Systems Applications
2023 by Ahmad Taher Azar, Anis Koubaa



In this ambitious opus, Ahmad Taher Azar and Anis Koubaa attempt the Herculean task of explaining how machines, once content with rolling about or simply lifting things, have now developed enough of a brain to do all the aforementioned feats with style and grace. From UAVs to UUVs (that’s airborne and underwater robots, for the acronym-averse), this book explores the vast and somewhat alarming world where robots, with the help of AI, are not just thinking, but learning, deciding, and, if they had thumbs, probably twiddling them between missions. Academics and pragmatists alike can dive in, marveling at the latest in robot wizardry, as we edge ever closer to our robot overlords—or at least, robot sous-chefs.
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2. AI and IoT-Based Intelligent Automation in Robotics
2021 by Ashutosh Kumar Dubey, Abhishek Kumar, S. Rakesh Kumar, N. Gayathri, Prasenjit Das



In a world where even your toaster has Wi-Fi and your vacuum might be plotting something, this book takes a deep dive into the cutting-edge love affair between AI, IoT and robotics. Dubey and team explore how robots are no longer just standalone machines, but part of an intricately connected web of smart devices—working together to make life easier or, at the very least, more interesting. With 24 chapters full of tech wizardry, the book reveals how IoT helps robots navigate healthcare, education and defense like seasoned pros, all while dreaming up smart cities where everything is automated and maybe just a little too intelligent.
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3. Artificial Intelligence and Humanoid Robots
2020 by Alicia Z. Klepeis



Alicia Z. Klepeis takes us on a delightful romp through the history of robots, from clunky automatons that were little more than glorified wind-up toys to today’s humanoid robots, which might actually pass for that slightly awkward cousin at family gatherings. Armed with AI, these robots aren’t just thinking—they’re evolving and perhaps even plotting (probably to be more helpful, though). For anyone curious about when robots will finally start doing the dishes, this book promises a fascinating glimpse into a future where your personal assistant may be more human than you’d like.
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4. Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
2020 by Huimin Lu



Imagine a world where AI and robots are not just friends, but the dynamic duo set to take on the next frontier of technological evolution. Huimin Lu invites us into this thrilling partnership, where robots aren’t just mindless machines anymore, but cognitive marvels that think, learn and occasionally make us wonder if we’ve gone too far. This book showcases the latest developments from the cutting-edge 4th International Symposium, where the brightest minds in the field gather to decide whether AI will save the world or just make it more complicated. Either way, it’s a page-turner.
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5. From AI to Robotics: Mobile, Social, and Sentient Robots
2018 by Arkapravo Bhaumik



Arkapravo Bhaumik boldly takes us where no one has gone before—into the tangled, delightful mess of robotics, AI and the ever-growing possibility of robots with feelings (or at least really good social skills). From ancient myths to future transhumanism, this book covers it all, with a narrative that somehow ties together robot swarms, control paradigms and the musings of Asimov and Kurzweil. Whether it's mobile robots finding their way home or social robots figuring out how to make small talk, this book offers a quirky, intelligent look at how machines are gearing up to join us in the digital dance of life.
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6. Robotics in Industry
2017 by Claudia Martin



Claudia Martin takes us on a whirlwind tour of industrial robots through the ages, starting with the early days when robots were just glorified mechanical arms and ending in the present, where they’re poised to take over entire industries. Packed with colorful photos and helpful fact boxes, this book is the perfect read for anyone who wonders how robots went from factory floors to running the show. With its STEM-friendly approach, it’s both a history lesson and a glimpse into the inevitable robot-dominated future we’re all quietly expecting.
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7. Introduction to AI Robotics
2000 by Robin Murphy



Robin Murphy’s masterpiece is the definitive guide for anyone who’s ever wanted to build a robot and teach it to think, but maybe not too much. With the wit and wisdom of someone who’s clearly seen one too many sci-fi films, Murphy guides us through the fascinating world of AI-powered robots—robots that can sense, plan and even deal with the unexpected (like a cat wandering into the lab). Packed with case studies, exercises and the occasional philosophical pondering about robot consciousness, it’s the ultimate toolkit for aspiring robot overlords or professors trying to prepare their students for the inevitable robot revolution.
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