Teresa Zielinska - Böcker

The book presents key aspects of energy, robotics, automation and control, with particular emphasis on modern control methods based on artificial intelligence, energy issues and human-centered systems. Broadly understood artificial intelligence methods are used when developing modern technical and service systems. Automation, modern control methods and robotization are the basis of current technical progress. With growing energy needs, the issue of the efficiency of energy systems becomes crucial not only in the context of classic energy networks, but also in the context of local power systems for machines and devices. This book covers these important pillars, encouraging the reader to take a comprehensive look at contemporary technical development. The key goal of the book is to educate readers on innovative approaches supporting the development of autonomous and efficient engineering systems. The content provides an integrated insight into the development of engineering systems. The book contains high-quality selected and peer-reviewed papers from the 2025 3rd International Conference on Power and Automation Engineering (contributions from various authors from diverse  sectors of science and industry), presenting cutting-edge solutions and effective implementations. The book will be a useful source of information for postgraduate students, academics, industry representatives and decision-makers in modern engineering, interested in exploring the potential of new technologies in the context of sustainable development.

The book describes the results of research into the living world, which were conducted in such a way as to provide inspiration to engineering design of walking machines. The biological topics are presented in a form that is intelligible to engineers and can be applied in the design of mechanical devices. The text also introduces the design problems that are encountered during prototyping of specific robots. This information provides insight to biologists interested in basic physical properties of locomotion.

The aim of this publication is to present the research results in robotics that are now state-of-the-art, and indicate the possible future lines of development. To effectively work and cooperate with us, robots must exhibit abilities that are comparable to those of humans. The book describes the ongoing efforts to design and develop human-friendly robotic systems that can safely and effectively interact and work with humans.