{"product_id":"9781394402731","title":"Neurodynamic Methods for Continuum Robot Control","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNeurodynamic Methods for Continuum Robot Control\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNing Tan | Peng Yu | Yunong Zhang\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Robotics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExploration on how neurodynamic methods can be effectively applied to control complex, flexible robotic systems in research, and real-world settings\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeurodynamic Methods for Continuum Robot Control\u003c\/i\u003e presents a comprehensive exploration of neurodynamic control methods for continuum robots—a new generation of soft, flexible robotic systems inspired by nature. The book is organized into seven thematic parts and eleven chapters, progressing from fundamental analytical techniques to advanced hybrid and adaptive control systems. After the introduction chapter, each chapter includes detailed theoretical derivations, algorithm design, and extensive validation through simulations and physical experiments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores how continuum robots are controlled effectively and robustly in real time, without requiring complex modeling or extensive data training. The solution explored throughout this book is a suite of neurodynamic control algorithms, which offer a powerful alternative to traditional model-based and learning-based approaches. These neurodynamic methods—particularly gradient neurodynamics (GND) and zeroing neurodynamics (ZND)—allow for fast, adaptive, and model-free solutions to inverse kinematics and trajectory tracking problems. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by a team of highly qualified authors with extensive experience in the field, this book includes information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInherent challenges in modeling and controlling continuum robots, including model uncertainty, high dimensionality, and elastic deformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMathematical foundations of GND and ZND and the derivation and application of Jacobian-based and model-free kinematic control methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced neurodynamic models including predefined-time convergent, time-synchronized, and varying-parameter schemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid intelligent methods such as fuzzy logic-enhanced neurodynamics and cerebellum-inspired architectures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits of neurodynamic control, including real-time performance, robustness, adaptability, and simplicity in deployment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussing theory, design, and applications to deliver state-of-the-art research, \u003ci\u003eNeurodynamic Methods for Continuum Robot Control\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource on the subject for researchers, graduate students, and advanced practitioners—not only a technical reference, but also a visionary guide to the future of intelligent robotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNing Tan\u003c\/b\u003e is an Associate Professor at Sun Yat-sen University, China. He is a Senior Member of IEEE. His research interests include continuum robotics, bioinspired design, and intelligent control. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeng Yu\u003c\/b\u003e is a PhD Candidate at Sun Yat-sen University, China. He is a graduate student member of IEEE. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYunong Zhang\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor at Sun Yat-sen University, China. 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