This book presents extensive research on two main problems in robotics: the path planning problem and the multi-robot task allocation problem. It is the first book to provide a comprehensive solution for using these techniques in large-scale environments containing randomly scattered obstacles. The research conducted resulted in tangible results both in theory and in practice. For path planning, new algorithms for large-scale problems are devised and implemented and integrated into the Rob...

This book outlines the most important characteristics of IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee and how they can be used to engineer Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) systems and applications, with a particular focus on Quality-of-Service (QoS) aspects. It starts by providing a snapshot of the most relevant features of these two protocols, identifying some gaps in the standard specifications. Then it describes several state-of-the-art open-source implementations, models and tools that have been designed by ...

This book provides a comprehensive survey on related work for radio link quality estimation, which covers the characteristics of low-power links, the fundamental concepts of link quality estimation in wireless sensor networks, a taxonomy of existing link quality estimators and their performance analysis. It then shows how link quality estimation can be used for designing protocols and mechanisms such as routing and hand-off. The final part is dedicated to radio interference estimation, gen...

This peer-reviewed proceedings book presents rigorously selected papers and real-world case studies, with a distinctive focus on high-impact AI for low-resource and developing-country contexts. Readers get methods and evaluation insights they can adapt quickly.It covers healthcare, education, digital economy, biometrics/cybersecurity, robotics, energy and resource management, agriculture, culture and accessibility, generative AI, and networking/cloud systems. New in this edition is ...

This peer-reviewed proceedings book presents rigorously selected papers and real-world case studies, with a distinctive focus on high-impact AI for low-resource and developing-country contexts. Readers get methods and evaluation insights they can adapt quickly.It covers healthcare, education, digital economy, biometrics/cybersecurity, robotics, energy and resource management, agriculture, culture and accessibility, generative AI, and networking/cloud systems. New in this edition is ...

Edge Intelligence: Advanced Deep Transfer Learning for IoT Security presents a comprehensive exploration into the critical intersection of cybersecurity, edge computing, and deep learning, offering practitioners, researchers, and cybersecurity professionals a definitive guide to protect IoT/IIoT systems. This book delves into the synergistic potential of edge computing and advanced machine/deep learning algorithms, providing insights into lightweight and resource-efficient models with a sp...

This book presents a groundbreaking compilation of cutting-edge research at the forefront of innovation, where artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced technologies converge to address real-world challenges with realistic solutions. This comprehensive book bridges theory and practice, offering transformative insights across diverse domains—from healthcare and cybersecurity to smart cities and language processing.Dive into pioneering advancements in Technology such as...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies hold immense promise for developing countries by offering innovative solutions to longstanding challenges. By leveraging AI in health care, education, economic development, infrastructure, and resource management, these countries can potentially leapfrog traditional development stages and improve the quality of life for their populations. However, it's essential to approach AI deployment with ethical considerations to ensure that the technology ser...

Unmanned Aerial Systems: Theoretical Foundation and Applications presents some of the latest innovative approaches to drones from the point-of-view of dynamic modeling, system analysis, optimization, control, communications, 3D-mapping, search and rescue, surveillance, farmland and construction monitoring, and more. With the emergence of low-cost UAS, a vast array of research works in academia and products in the industrial sectors have evolved. The book covers the safe operation of UAS, i...

This book contains contemporary research that outlines and addresses security, privacy challenges and decision-making in IoT environments. The authors provide a variety of subjects related to the following Keywords: IoT, security, AI, deep learning, federated learning, intrusion detection systems, and distributed computing paradigms. This book also offers a collection of the most up-to-date research, providing a complete overview of security and privacy-preserving in IoT environments. It i...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies hold immense promise for developing countries by offering innovative solutions to longstanding challenges. By leveraging AI in health care, education, economic development, infrastructure, and resource management, these countries can potentially leapfrog traditional development stages and improve the quality of life for their populations. However, it's essential to approach AI deployment with ethical considerations to ensure that the technology ser...

This is a book that covers different aspects of UAV technology, including design and development, applications, security and communication, and legal and regulatory challenges.The book is divided into 13 chapters, grouped into four parts. The first part discusses the design and development of UAVs, including ROS customization, structured designs, and intelligent trajectory tracking. The second part explores diverse applications such as search and rescue, monitoring distributed para...