Springer Handbook of Robotics (B. Siciliano and O. Khatib; 2008) [Book Review]

This 1600-page handbook is a truly encyclopedic work, covering all aspects of robotics, from fundamental principles to applications. The book is divided into seven parts: Part A: Robotic Foundations; Part B: Robot Structures; Part C: Sensing and Perception; Part D: Manipulation and Interfaces; Part E: Mobile and Distributed Robotics; Part F: Field and Service Robotics; and Part G: Human-Centered and Life-Like Robotics. Each part is subdivided into multiple chapters, all written by experts in their fields throughout the world. This amazing book does an incredible job of balancing theory and practice throughout. It should be an immensely valuable reference for students and practitioners of robotics for many years to come.