Disaster Robotics Results from the ImPACT Tough Robotics Challenge /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Tadokoro, Satoshi (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Series: Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, 128
• Subjects: Robotics.; Automation.; Artificial intelligence.; Aerospace engineering.; Astronautics.; Quality control.; Reliability.; Industrial safety.; Buildings-Design and construction.; Building.; Construction.; Engineering, Architectural.; Robotics and Automation.; Artificial Intelligence.; Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.; Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk.; Building Construction and Design.

This book introduces readers to the latest findings on disaster robotics. It is based on the ImPACT Tough Robotics Challenge, a national project spearheaded by the Japan Cabinet Office that focuses on developing robotics technologies to aid in disaster response, recovery and preparedness. It present...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction and Overview
• Disaster Response and Recovery
• Preparedness for Disaster
• Component Technologies
• Evaluation and Human Factors
• Conclusions and Future.