{"product_id":"9789819214587","title":"Hands-on Introduction to AI Robots with ROS 2 and Python","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHands-on Introduction to AI Robots\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003ewith ROS 2 and Python\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKosei Demura | Yoshinobu Hagiwara | Yasuhiro Masutani | Jeffrey Too Chuan Tan\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eComputers \/ Artificial Intelligence \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003eThis book offers a hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction to building intelligent service robots using ROS 2 and Python.\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Mincho';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrom foundational concepts to practical implementations, readers will learn how to build robots capable of understanding voice commands, navigating indoor environments, recognizing and manipulating objects, and interacting naturally with humans. Technologies such as voice recognition, computer vision, navigation, manipulation, and task planning are explained through clear diagrams and sample code. Readers will also learn how to integrate these technologies into full robotic systems using the ROS 2 middleware and the Python programming language—both of which are essential skills for today’s robotics engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003eTo support effective and engaging learning, the book includes mission-based challenges, mini knowledge tips, quizzes, and small projects in each chapter. A pre-configured Docker-based development environment and a GitHub repository with sample programs are provided, enabling readers to get started quickly and focus on building working AI robots.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003eThis book is ideal for university students, educators, developers, and anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of AI robotics through practical experience. By building real-world robot systems, readers will not only gain technical knowledge but also deepen their understanding of the future relationship between humans and intelligent robots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKosei DEMURA: \u003c\/strong\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; font-weight: normal;\"\u003ee is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eengaged in education, research, and development of AI robots. He achieved second place in the RoboCup World Championship Middle-Size League in 2002, 2003, and 2004. He was awarded the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence Prize at the RoboCup Japan Open in 2013 and won the RoboCup Japan Open @Home Education competition in 2016 and 2023. He received the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence Prize at RoboCup@Home in 2023 and was runner-up at the RoboCup World Championship @Home Education competition. He also won first place at the World Robot Summit 2024 Future Convenience Store Challenge. Notable publications include “Easy and Practical Robot Simulation” (Morikita Publishing, 2007), “Introduction to AI Robots Using ROS2 and Python” (Kodansha Publishing, 2022), and its revised 2nd edition (2025).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoshinobu HAGIWARA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHe is a researcher of symbol emergence in robotics and the development of assistive robots for daily life. He has been actively involved in the RoboCup@Home community, earning over 20 awards in international and national competitions, including the RoboCup World Championships and Japan Open. Since 2014, he has served as an executive committee member of the RoboCup Japan Open @Home League. In 2018 and 2019, he demonstrated assistive technologies using spatial-concept models, receiving awards from the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers (SICE) and the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence (JSAI). He also received the NEDO Chairman’s Award (2018), the WRS Executive Committee Chairman’s Award, and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award (2021) at the World Robot Summit.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYasuhiro MASUTANI: \u003c\/strong\u003eHe specializes in robotics and mechatronics and has promoted research and education through participation in robot competitions with his students. His teams placed 4th in the Small-Size League at the RoboCup World Championship in 2009 and 3rd in the Tunnel Disaster Response Challenge at the World Robot Summit in 2018. He is the founder of the Rescue Robot Contest and served as its second executive committee chair. Since 2009, he has organized the Humanoid Rescue Robot Contest. He has also contributed to the operation of the RoboCup Japan Open for many years. At Osaka Electro-Communication University, he is a steering committee member of “Jiyu Kobo,” a creative workshop for student projects and is in charge of the humanoid robot project.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e​​​​​​​Jeffrey Too Chuan TAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e With the research areas including service robotics and human-robot interaction, cloud robotics and advanced mobility, he was a principle investigator of over 20 research projects funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), IEEE and RoboCup Federation. He has published over 100 research papers in technical journals and academic conferences. He was a recipient of FANUC FA Robot Foundation Best Paper Award (2011), MAZAK Foundation Advanced Manufacturing Systems Best Paper Award (2011), and Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence (JSAI) Award (2013 and 2014). He was also a winner of RoboCup @Home leagues (Japan Open 2013–2019, China Open 2018–2019, RoboCup Asia-Pacific 2017, RoboCup Asia-Pacific Tianjin 2019, and international RoboCup 2019). In 2015, he founded the RoboCup @Home Education initiative to promote learning of practical AI and robotics development. Under the initiative outreach programs, he has conducted over 40 introductory talks and demos and over 20 hands-on workshops globally to promote a new form of AI-focused Robotics Education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 August 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Singapore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9789819214587\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e434\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48006389006476,"sku":"9789819214587","price":76.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789819214587.jpg?v=1781089410","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9789819214587","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}