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Humanoid Robotics: From Design to Deployment

Robotics is no longer child’s play. The real breakthroughs don’t come from flashy demos or science fiction fantasies. They come from the hard, mathematical truths that govern how machines move, think, and interact with the world.

That’s exactly what this book delivers. Not hype. Not watered-down explanations. But the rigorous foundations of humanoid robotics—laid out with the equations, models, and theory you need to understand the field at a serious level.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• The mechanical and electrical principles that define balance, power, and coordination in humanoids.
• The mathematics of motion—kinematics, dynamics, and control systems that explain why a robot can or cannot walk.
• The frameworks of intelligence—ROS/ROS2, simulation, reinforcement learning, and behavior architectures, grounded in theory.
• The science of perception—computer vision, SLAM, and sensor fusion analyzed through formulas and rigorous models.
• The wider implications—ethics, safety, and the theoretical challenges of deploying humanoids in real society.

This is not a casual overview. It is a serious academic text, built for readers who demand depth, precision, and intellectual challenge. If you want the entertainment value of sci-fi, look elsewhere. If you want to understand humanoid robotics at its core—this book is your roadmap.

The theory is here. The formulas are here. The future belongs to those who master them.

About the Author

gareth thomas

@gareththomasnz

Gareth Thomas is the publisher-author behind BurstBooks, creating rigorous, code-rich STEM textbooks for engineers and advanced learners. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, he builds practical, reference-grade titles that blend clear exposition with working math, diagrams, and real-world examples. His catalog focuses on high-impact domains—including humanoid robotics, GPU architecture and programming, electronic warfare systems, satellite and space systems, EEG/neuro-engineering, and applied AI/ML—designed for hands-on use in labs, teams, and self-study.

Gareth’s workflow is unapologetically modern: LaTeX for precision, reproducible figures and listings, and AI-assisted drafting to accelerate iteration while maintaining strict technical accuracy. Each BurstBooks edition aims to minimize fluff and maximize utility—clean structure, consistent notation, and actionable takeaways. When possible, he complements books with supporting Github repositories, infographics, and exercises to help readers move from theory to implementation quickly.

Note: Many BurstBooks titles are AI-assisted technical editions—structured for information density and correctness over prose style.