Robot Physical Interaction through the combination of Vision, Tactile and Force Feedback

Mario Prats, ‎Angel Pasqual del Pobil, ‎Pedro J. Sanz – Robot Physical Interaction through the combination of Vision, Tactile and Force Feedback: Applications to Assistive Robotics Published: 2012-10-05 | ISBN: 3642332404 | PDF | 200 pages | 11 MB Robot manipulation is a great challenge; it encompasses versatility -adaptation to different situations-, autonomy -independent robot …

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Digital Content Annotation and Transcoding

Katashi Nagao, “Digital Content Annotation and Transcoding” English | 2003-03-20 | ISBN: 158053337X | 258 pages | PDF | 3.86 mb Digital content is everywhere and has revolutionized the way broadcasters and Web sites deliver images, sound, video, and multimedia to their audiences. Today, Web site managers and broadcasters are striving to identify and target …

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Biofouling

Simone Dürr, Jeremy Thomason, "Biofouling" English | 2009-12-21 | ISBN: 1405169265 | 456 pages | PDF | 6.16 mb Biofouling (the colonisation of an interface by a diverse array of organisms) is almost always a problem where it occurs, as it negatively affects surfaces, the materials that they are made from and the structures that …

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Descriptive Metadata for Television An End-to-End Introduction

Mike Cox; Ellen Mulder; Linda Tadic, "Descriptive Metadata for Television: An End-to-End Introduction" English | 2006-03-27 | ISBN: 0240807308 | 157 pages | PDF | 12.00 mb Descriptive Metadata for Television is a comprehensive introduction for television professionals that need to understand metadata's purpose and technology. This easy-to-read book translates obscure technical to hands-on language …

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2009 International Energy Conservation Code Softcover Version

International Code Council, "2009 International Energy Conservation Code: Softcover Version" English | 2009-02-05 | ISBN: 1580017428 | 91 pages | PDF | 3.5 mb For the most current information on energy conservation code requirements, refer to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code. This highly beneficial resource fosters energy conservation through efficiency in envelope design, mechanical …

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Odour Impact Assessment Handbook

Odour Impact Assessment Handbook by Vincenzo Belgiorno, Vincenzo Naddeo, Tiziano Zarra 2013 | ISBN: 111996928X | English | 312 Pages | PDF | 3.95 MB Odours have become a priority concern for facility operators, engineers and urban planners who deal with waste and industrial treatment plants. The subjectivity of smell perception, its variability due to …

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Abstract Space Beneath the Media Surface

Therese Tierney, "Abstract Space: Beneath the Media Surface" English | 2007-05-09 | ISBN: 0415415101 | 196 pages | PDF | 9.4 mb This visually stunning, conceptually rich and imaginative book investigates the cultural connection between new media and architectural imaging. Through a range of material, from theoretical texts to experimental design projects, Tierney explores notions …

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Acoustic MIMO Signal Processing

Yiteng Huang, Jacob Benesty, Jingdong Chen, "Acoustic MIMO Signal Processing" English | 2006-09-06 | ISBN: 3540376305 | 383 pages | PDF | 14.9 mb Telecommunication systems and human-machine interfaces have begun using multiple microphones and loudspeakers to render interaction more lifelike, and more efficient. This raises acoustic signal processing problems under multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) scenarios, …

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Active Braking Control Systems Design for Vehicles

Sergio M. Savaresi, Mara Tanelli, "Active Braking Control Systems Design for Vehicles" English | 2010-09-01 | ISBN: 1849963495 | 277 pages | PDF | 11.4 mb Active Braking Control Design for Road Vehicles focuses on two main brake system technologies: hydraulically-activated brakes with on–off dynamics and electromechanical brakes, tailored to brake-by-wire control. The physical differences …

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Air Pollution Control Equipment Calculations

Louis Theodore, "Air Pollution Control Equipment Calculations" English | 2008-08-04 | ISBN: 0470209674 | 578 pages | PDF | 12.61 mb Unique problem-and-solution approach for quickly mastering a broad range of calculations This book's problem-and-solution approach enables readers to quickly grasp the fundamentals of air pollution control equipment and essential applications. Moreover, the author sets …

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