Page 13 - Concise Encyclopedia of Robotics

Introduction

his is an alphabetical reference about robotics and artificial intelligence
T(AI) for hobbyists, students, and people who are just curious about these
technologies.
Computers and robots are here to stay. We depend on them every day.
Often we don’t notice them until they break down. We will get more used
to them, and more reliant on them, as the future unfolds.
To find information on a subject, look for it as an article title. If your
subject is not an article title, look for it in the index.
This book is meant to be precise, but without too much math or jar-
gon. It is written with one eye on today and the other eye on tomorrow.
Illustrations are functional; they are drawn with the intention of show-
ing, clearly and simply, how things work.
Suggestions for future editions are welcome.
STAN GIBILISCO
Editor in Chief

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