Kang / Chang / Gu Robot Development Using Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio

1. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-4398-2166-4
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 287 Seiten

The Microsoft® Robotics Developer Studio (MSRDS) and LEGO® robots together offer a flexible platform for creating robotic systems. Designed for novices with basic programming skills, Robot Development Using Microsoft® Robotics Developer Studio provides clear instructions on developing and operating robots. It includes an extensive array of examples, with corresponding step-by-step tutorials and explanations.

The first several chapters of the book introduce the development environment of MSRDS, including concurrency and coordination runtime (CCR), decentralized software services (DSS), visual simulation environment (VSE), and the Microsoft Visual Programming Language (MVPL). The text then covers the inputs and outputs to the robot and control logic and describes how MSRDS can be used to control a LEGO robot’s hearing and vision. It also presents a real-life example involving a sumo robot contest. The final chapter provides information on related academic courses, websites, and books.

The top-down approach used in this text helps readers think of a robot as a system rather than an assemblage of parts. Readers gain an understanding of methods for integration, design trade-offs, and teamwork—all essential skills for building robots. The MSRDS codes for all examples are available at http://msrds.caece.net/

Zielgruppe

Robotics and robot programming beginners; students taking introductory robotics and robot programming courses.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kang, Shih-Chung

Chang, Wei-Tze

Gu, Kai-Yuan

Chi, Hung-Lin

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Elektronik Robotik
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Informatik Künstliche Intelligenz Maschinelles Lernen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Challenges and Solutions in Robotics

Research Challenges: Moving from Industrial-Type to Service-Type Robots

Challenges in the Software Platform for Service Robots

Educational Challenges in the Development of Service Robots

Top-Down Learning Strategy

Using LEGO Mindstorms Education NXT Base Set Robots and MSRDS

Book Structure

Microsoft Robotics Development Platform
Origins of Development

Concurrency and Coordination Runtime (CCR)
Decentralized Software Services (DSS)
Visual Simulation Environment (VSE)
Microsoft Visual Programming Language (MVPL)
System Requirements

Installation

MSRDS Program List

Microsoft Visual Programming Language
Overview

MVPL Programming Environment

Basic Activities and Services Component

Basic Process Control in a Program

Concurrent Program Control

Creating a Custom Service Component
Exercises

Visual Simulation Environment
Overview

Robot Simulation

Using MVPL to Control the Simulated LEGO Robot

Scene Setup

Creating a Simulated Custom Robot in VSE
Exercises

Robot I/O Unit
Overview

Bluetooth Module

Sensor and Motor

Exercises

Robot Motion Behavior

Overview

Manifest

Autonomous Motion Robot Programming
Exercises

Controlling the Robot through Sounds

Overview

Sound Sensor
Voice Control
Exercises

Robot Vision
Overview

Robot Visual Recognition Example
Exercises

A Real Application—Sumo Robot Contest
Overview

Contest Design

Robot Design

Contest Results

Related Learning Resources
Overview

Related Course Websites

Other Website Resources

Related Books

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Shih-Chung (Jessy) Kang is an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at National Taiwan University (NTU). Dr. Kang began using MSRDS on a research project in 2006 before its official launch by Microsoft and now often teaches about robotics using it. He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University.
Wei-Tze (Aries) Chang is a postdoctoral researcher at NTU. Dr. Chang is also an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Tamkang University. He earned his Ph.D. from NTU.
Kai-Yuan Gu is a digital design engineer for the Mighty Power Solutions Corp., where he designs automated products for energy-saving devices and lighting. He earned a master’s degree from NTU.
Hung-Lin Chi is a doctoral student in the Department of Civil Engineering at NTU. He is currently researching the integration of robot-sensing techniques into remote-controlled systems for cranes.