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Overview of Robots

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This chapter provides an introduction to the basic concepts of robots, including the definition, classification, development history, components, key technologies, and development trends of robots. Through this chapter, readers can have a clear understanding and appreciation of robots (especially service robots).

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    Feng Duan, Wenyu Li & Ying Tan

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Duan, F., Li, W., Tan, Y. (2023). Overview of Robots. In: Intelligent Robot. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8253-8_1

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