Genetic Algorithms in Engineering Systems (Control, Robotics and Sensors) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0852969023 ISBN 13: 9780852969021

Publisher: The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 1997

Synopsis

This book comprises ten invited expert contributions on the theory and applications of genetic algorithms in a variety of engineering systems. In addition to addressing the simple formulation of GAs, the chapters include original material on the design of evolutionary algorithms for particular engineering applications. Chosen for their experience in the field, the authors are drawn from both academia and industry worldwide, and provide extensive insight into their respective fields. The volume is suitable for researchers and postgraduates who need to be up-to-date with developments in this important subject, as well as practitioners in industry who are eager to find out how to solve their particular real-life problems.

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About the Author

Ali Zalzala is a lecturer in control engineering at the University of Sheffield with particular interest in industrial automation. Through the Robotics Research Group, he manages an active programme on the advanced real-time control of intelligent systems. In addition to the development of industry-supported systems, research is carried out on the applications of soft computing techniques and distributed processing in robotics, manufacturing processes and prosthetic devices. His work is supported by grants from EPSRC, ESPRIT as well as industry. Over the last few years, he has published over 70 papers in journals and international conference proceedings.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Institution of Engineering and Technology
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0852969023
• ISBN 13: 9780852969021
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 280
• Editor: Zalzala A.M.S., Fleming Peter