Probabilistic Robotics

by Sebastian Thrun, Wolfram Burgard, Dieter Fox

An introduction to the techniques and algorithms of the newest field in robotics. Probabilistic robotics is a new and growing area in robotics, concerned with perception and control in the face of uncertainty. Building on the field of mathematical statistics, probabilistic robotics endows robots with a new level of robustness in real-world situations. This book introduces the reader to a wealth of techniques and algorithms in the field. All algorithms are based on a single overarching mathematical foundation. Each chapter provides example implementations in pseudo code, detailed mathematical derivations, discussions from a practitioner's perspective, and extensive lists of exercises and class projects. The book's Web site, www.probabilistic-robotics.org, has additional material. The book is relevant for anyone involved in robotic software development and scientific research. It will also be of interest to applied statisticians and engineers dealing with real-world sensor data.

Genres: Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, Textbooks, Mathematics, Science, Artificial Intelligence

672 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2005

Reviews

[Zach · Rating 5 out of 5]

I lost my first copy of this book and liked it enough to get another, so I guess I must think it's pretty good.
The main topic is the robotic task of Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) and all of the (various) subproblems therein. I find it does a very good job of explaining the basic approaches and their building blocks (e.g. Kalman filters, particle filters) and gives a good foundation for reading more recent work.

[Giridharan Karunagaran · Rating 5 out of 5]

The bible of modern robotics.

[Jonathan C · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book right now for roboticists and decision making data scientists alike

[Viacheslav Osaulenko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, with clear and full mathematical explanations of complex topics. It is still recommended after 17 years of publishing. Although some topics are a bit outdated, most are fundamental stuff that will outlive the authors.

[Josiah Bruner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really quite excellent textbook on a challenging topic. Author does a wonderful job presenting challenging material in a (relatively) easy-to-consume manner.

[Enrico · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear and practical: enthusiastically written.

[Zara · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a good book for the global planner.