In Print: ‘Cyber-Collaborative Algorithms and Protocols’

Publication title

Cyber-Collaborative Algorithms and Protocols: Optimizing Agricultural Robotics

Purdue author

Shimon Y. Nof

Authors

Puwadol Oak Dusadeerungsikul

Shimon Y. Nof

Publisher

Springer Cham

Publication date

June 2024

About the book (from the publisher)

Revolutionizing the field of complex system optimization and management, this book introduces the innovative concept of cyber-collaborative protocols (CCP), representing a new approach to managing the complexity of interconnected systems. Departing from traditional methods, this book emphasizes collaboration, efficiency and intelligence within cyber-physical systems (CPS), with a specific focus on precision agriculture and agricultural robotics systems. With a combination of theoretical foundations and practical applications, the book explores CCP’s unique advantages and potential to enhance system effectiveness to address real-world critical issues such as food security. This book is an essential resource for diverse audiences, including academics and students in the fields of complex systems design and management, as well as professionals and practitioners. Importantly, the book provides a forward-looking perspective on the role of engineered collaboration in complex CPS.

About the Purdue author

Shimon Y. Nof is a professor of industrial engineering at Purdue and the director of the university’s PRISM (Production, Robotics and Integration Software for Manufacturing & Management) Center. He has published over 600 articles on production engineering and cyber technology and is the author/editor of 18 books. Nof’s areas of scholarly work include collaborative robotics and automation; augmented, collaborative intelligence and decision support networks; and automation of nano- and microsensor networks. His current research focus is on cyber-supported integration and collaboration of distributed e-Work and robotics, and collaborative control theory with applications in industrial, management, transportation and agricultural systems.

About the In Print series

To celebrate our faculty’s excellence in scholarship, Purdue Today’s weekly book series highlights faculty expertise across diverse subjects and disciplines. Find out more about the Purdue University Books Initiative and how to suggest a book for the In Print series on the Office of the Provost website.