Advances in Service Robotics
In the 21st century, life for humans being has become busy to the extent that they strive for a
comfortable and easy life. Service robots can provide this comfort to humans by doing all
their difficult and dirty work. In order to provide this service, robots should be able to work
in the same environment as humans. Service robots should have intelligent abilities such as
greeting, conversation with humans, moving while avoiding obstacles, grabbing objects, etc
(Sakai K. et al., 2005). However, service robots can just walk or run slowly (Riezenman, M.J.,
2002), recognize little behavior (Waldherr S., 1998), and work in simple or limited
environment until...
