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Robotics : theory and industrial applications / by Larry T. Ross ... [et al.]. -- 2nd ed.
p. cm.
Previously published, under title: Robotics technology, 1996.
Includes index.
ISBN 978-1-60525-321-3
1. Robotics. I. Ross, Larry T. II. Masterson, James W. Robotics technology.
TJ211.M3672 2010
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