Computational Geometry: Algorithms and Applications, Second Edition by Springer $49.95
This well-accepted introduction to computational geometry is a textbook for high-level undergraduate and low-level graduate courses. The focus is on algorithms and hence the book is well suited for students in computer science and engineering. Motivation is provided from the application areas: all solutions and techniques from computational geometry are related to particular applications in...
I, Robot : The Illustrated Screenplay by Harlan Ellison $0.01
Mint condition softcover illustrated screenplay by Harlan Ellison of the Isaac Asimov classic I, Robot. The screenplay was written in 1977 for a version of the movie that was never released.
The Turk: The Life and Times of the Famous Eighteenth-Century Chess-Playing Machine by Walker & Co. $24.00
On an autumn day in 1769, a Hungarian nobleman named Wolfgang von Kempelen attended a conjuring show at the court of Maria Theresa, empress of Austria-Hungary. So unimpressed was Kempelen by the performance that he declared he could do better himself. Maria Theresa held him to his word and gave him six months to prepare a show of his own. Kempelen did not disappoint; he returned to the court the...
Making Robot Warriors from Junk by The Chicken House $39.95
This is a step-by-step guide to making five working robots from easy-to-find household throwaways. There is also a section on games and contests to play with them, plus a special advanced section on adding power and other special features. This colour paperback comes with a bound-in sheet of graphic stickers.
Nonlinear Dynamical Control Systems by Springer $159.00
This volume deals with controllability and observability properties of nonlinear systems, as well as various ways to obtain input-output representations. The emphasis is on fundamental notions as (controlled) invariant distributions and submanifolds, together with algorithms to compute the required feedbacks.
Our Molecular Future: How Nanotechnology, Robotics, Genetics, and Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our World by Prometheus Books $30.98
What Alvin Toffler's "Future Shock" was to the 20th century, "Our Molecular Future" will be to the 21st century. What will happen to our jobs, health care, and investments when the molecular revolution hits? How might artificial intelligence transform our lives? How can molecular technologies help us cope with climate changes, earthquakes, and other extreme natural threats? "Our Molecular Future"...
Robots and Manufacturing Automation by John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Surveys the wide spectrum of automated systems available to improve manufacturing productivity including robots, numerical control machines, programmable controllers, computer controllers and microprocessor-based automated systems. Completely updated, it features industry case studies, revised and expanded problem sections and new material on product design, CAD, Karnaugh Maps and CIM.
Process Instruments and Controls Handbook by Third Ed.
Introduction to Discrete Event Systems by Springer $99.00
Introduction to Discrete Event Systems is a comprehensive introduction to the field of discrete event systems, offering a breadth of coverage that makes the material accessible to readers of varied backgrounds. The book emphasizes a unified modeling framework that transcends specific application areas, linking the following topics in a coherent manner: language and automata theory, supervisory...