This book introduces the background of carbon neutrality and the objectives that are set for China and other regions. It clarifies the key technical issues in implementing carbon neutrality at different levels, focuses on the analysis and study of the paths for implementing carbon neutrality at the regional, organizational, and project/activity levels, and looks into the advanced carbon emission reduction technologies in major emission areas and the application of carbon emission removal t...

This book introduces readers to using the simple but effective Zhang-gradient (ZG) method to solve tracking-control problems concerning various nonlinear systems, while also highlighting the applications of the ZG method to tracking control for practical systems, e.g. an inverted-pendulum-on-a-cart (IPC) system and a two-wheeled mobile robot (showing its potential applications).In addition to detailed theoretical analyses of ZG controllers, the book presents a wealth of computer si...

Multi-robot coordinated fencing, where a team of robots forms a protective formation around a target, has garnered significant attention and proven useful in practical applications such as area convoying. However, real-world scenarios often involve complex target characteristics, including varying dynamics and multiple targets, which can pose challenges in maintaining the formation. Additionally, due to sensor costs and environmental constraints, robots may only have access to directional ...