Biotechnology comprises methods, tools and processes to change or create living organisms. Genetic engineering, advancements in life sciences and the creation of products through organisms also fall in this category.
Applied Bioengineering by
A comprehensive overview of the topic, highlighting recent developments, ongoing research trends and future directions. Experts from Europe, Asia and the US cover five core areas of imminent importance to the food, feed, pharmaceutical and water treatment industries in terms of sustainable and innovative processing and production.
Methods in Biotechnology by
As rapid advances in biotechnology occur, there is a need for a pedagogical tool to aid current students and laboratory professionals in biotechnological methods.
The field of Robotics is about the combination of sensors, control algorithms and actuators. Robots are usually considered as (autonomous) agents that are located in a specified environment, however also automation of systems in a broader sense falls into this category.
Elements of Robotics by
Elements of Robotics presents an overview of different types of robots and the components used to build robots, but focuses on robotic algorithms: simple algorithms like odometry and feedback control, as well as algorithms for advanced topics like localization, mapping, image processing, machine learning and swarm robotics. These algorithms are demonstrated in simplified contexts that enable detailed computations to be performed and feasible activities to be posed.
The Robot Revolution by
This book looks at both the history of robots, in science and in fiction, as well as the science behind robots. Specific chapters analyse the impact of robots on the labour market, people's attitudes to robots, the impact of robots on society, and the appropriate policies to pursue to prepare our world for the robot revolution.
Additive Manufacturing is a technology for building an object by adding and combining raw material in a way determined by a digital model of the product. The raw material can consist of metals, plastics or biological tissue. The related term 3D Printing is often used for creating objects by adding different layers built from thermoplastic filament.
Additive Manufacturing Technologies and Applications by
The present Special Issue proposes articles in the area of Additive Manufacturing with particular attention to the different employed technologies and the several possible applications. The main investigated technologies are the Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and the Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM). The 11 selected papers propose different additive manufacturing methodologies and related applications and studies.
We use the category Space Technology for developments in the field of space science, satellite technology, weapons, space flights and exploration and aerospace.
Satellite Technology: Principles and Applications by
Fully updated edition of the comprehensive, single-source reference on satellite technology and its applications Covering both the technology and its applications, Satellite Technology is a concise reference on satellites for commercial, scientific and military purposes. The book explains satellite technology fully, beginning by offering an introduction to the fundamentals, before covering orbits and trajectories, launch and in-orbit operations, hardware, communication techniques, multiple access techniques, and link design fundamentals.
International Perspectives on Space Weapons by On this page you will find introductions to important emerging technologies, along with some suggested resources for further information about them in UN Library Geneva's collections.
Distributed Ledger means in general that a record of transactions or contracts is stored in a decentralized way without a central authority. Blockchain is one particular method to achieve this by creating a chain of encrypted blocks as datastructure.
Blockchain basics: a non-technical introduction in 25 steps by
In 25 concise steps, you will learn the basics of blockchain technology. No mathematical formulas, program code, or computer science jargon are used. No previous knowledge in computer science, mathematics, programming, or cryptography is required. Terminology is explained through pictures, analogies, and metaphors. This book bridges the gap that exists between purely technical books about the blockchain and purely business-focused books. It does so by explaining both the technical concepts that make up the blockchain and their role in business-relevant applications. What You'll Learn What the blockchain is Why it is needed and what problem it solves Why there is so much excitement about the blockchain and its potential Major components and their purpose How various components of the blockchain work and interact Limitations, why they exist, and what has been done to overcome them Major application scenarios Who This Book Is For Everyone who wants to get a general idea of what blockchain technology is, how it works, and how it will potentially change the financial system as we know it
We use the category Cyber and 5G for the very broad area of connected digital systems, interaction of humans in virtual worlds and the infrastructure that facilitates digital information and data exchange.
Cyber threat! : how to manage the growing risk of cyber attacks by
Conquering cyber attacks requires a multi-sector, multi-modal approach. Cyber Threat! How to Manage the Growing Risk of Cyber Attacks is an in-depth examination of the very real cyber security risks facing all facets of government and industry, and the various factors that must align to maintain information integrity.
The Internet of Things by
A guided tour through the Internet of Things, a networked world of connected devices, objects, and people that is changing the way we live and work. [...] from Fitbit fitness wristbands to mobile apps for banking; the practical and technical challenges of building the IoT; and the risks of a connected world, including a widening digital divide and threats to privacy and security. Finally, he considers the long-term impact of the IoT on society, narrating an eye-opening "Day in the Life" of IoT connections circa 2025.
Introduction to Mobile Network Engineering: GSM, 3G-WCDMA, LTE and the Road To 5G by
Summarizes and surveys current LTE technical specifications and implementation options for engineers and newly qualified support staff. Written as a modified and expanded set of lectures on wireless engineering taught by the author, Introduction to Mobile Network Engineering: GSM, 3G-WCDMA, LTE and the Road to 5G is an ideal text for post-graduate and graduate students studying wireless engineering, and industry professionals requiring an introduction or refresher to existing technologies.
The category Machine Learning and AI refers to methods that enable perception, recognition and decision-making through machines and virtual agents.
How Smart Machines Think by
Everything you've always wanted to know about self-driving cars, Netflix recommendations, IBM's Watson, and video game-playing computer programs. The future is here: Self-driving cars are on the streets, an algorithm gives you movie and TV recommendations, IBM's Watson triumphed on Jeopardy over puny human brains, computer programs can be trained to play Atari games. But how do all these things work? In this book, Sean Gerrish offers an engaging and accessible overview of the breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and machine learning that have made today's machines so smart.
The AI Advantage : How to Put the Artificial Intelligence Revolution to Work by
How businesses can put artificial intelligence to work now: a guide to available technologies, the tasks they can do, and practical AI business strategy [...]. Davenport describes the major AI technologies and explains how they are being used, reports on the AI work done by large commercial enterprises like Amazon and Google, and outlines strategies and steps to becoming a cognitive corporation. This book provides an invaluable guide to the real-world future of business AI.
Quantum Computing relies on phenomena from quantum physics and allows to achieve computations through quantum bits (qubits) that do not rely only on the binary bits 1 and 0 but also on superposition of them. This technique promises to solve highly complex computational problems, that are infeasible for classical computers.
Quantum Computing for Everyone by
An accessible introduction to an exciting new area in computation, explaining such topics as qubits, entanglement, and quantum teleportation for the general reader. By the end of the book, readers understand that quantum computing and classical computing are not two distinct disciplines, and that quantum computing is the fundamental form of computing.
Quantum Computing Explained by
A self-contained treatment of the fundamentals of quantum computing This clear, practical book takes quantum computing out of the realm of theoretical physics and teaches the fundamentals of the field to students and professionals who have not had training in quantum computing or quantum information theory, including computer scientists, programmers, electrical engineers, mathematicians, physics students, and chemists.