ABSTRACT

Embedded Systems and Robotics with Open-Source Tools provides easy-to-understand and easy-to-implement guidance for rapid prototype development. Designed for readers unfamiliar with advanced computing technologies, this highly accessible book:

  • Describes several cutting-edge open-source software and hardware technologies
  • Examines a number of embedded computer systems and their practical applications
  • Includes detailed projects for applying rapid prototype development skills in real time

Embedded Systems and Robotics with Open-Source Tools effectively demonstrates that, with the help of high-performance microprocessors, microcontrollers, and highly optimized algorithms, one can develop smarter embedded devices.

chapter 1|4 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|14 pages

Basics of Embedded Systems

chapter 3|18 pages

Basics of Robotics

chapter 4|8 pages

Aerial Robotics

chapter 5|8 pages

Open-Source Hardware Platform

chapter 6|6 pages

Open-Source Software Platform

chapter 7|12 pages

Automated Plant-Watering System

chapter 8|18 pages

Device to Cloud System

chapter 9|12 pages

Home Automation System

chapter 10|10 pages

Three-Servo Ant Robot

chapter 11|10 pages

Three-Servo Hexabot

chapter 12|22 pages

Semi-Autonomous Quadcopter

chapter 13|22 pages

Autonomous Hexacopter System

chapter 14|8 pages

Conclusion