Practical Field Robotics: A Systems Approach is an introductory book in the area of field robotics.  It approaches the subject with a systems design methodology, showing the reader every important decision made in the process of planning, designing, making and testing a field robot. 
Key features:
• Takes a practical approach to field robotics, presenting the design and implementation of a robot from start to end
• Provides multiple robot examples including those used in in nuclear service, underground coal mining and mowing
• Bridges the gap between existing mathematically based texts and the real work that goes on in  research labs all over the world
• Establishes a structured approach to thinking about hardware and software design
• Includes problems and is accompanied by a website providing supporting videos and additional problems
Preface ix
1 Overview of Field Robotics 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Methodology 3
1.3 High-Level Decisions 3
Problems 4
Notes 4
2 A Mobile Robot System for Nuclear Service 7
2.1 Field Environment: Commercial Nuclear Plants 7
2.2 Field Work: Component Maintenance 8
2.3 Equipment Requirements 9
2.4 Conceptual and Operational Designs 12
2.5 Safety and Reliability 19
2.6 Detail Designs of the Service Arm 20
2.7 Detail Designs of the Walker 20
2.8 Conclusion 21
Problems 21
Notes 22
3 The Largest Mobile Robot in the World 23
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