Humans, Robots and Virtual Worlds in the Tactile Internet is a groundbreaking, comprehensive guide to this innovative communication platform that merges the physical and digital worlds, transforming how we experience the Metaverse and interact with robots and other cyber-physical systems. From exploring real-world applications in healthcare, industry, education, and beyond, to delving into the cutting-edge components, sensors, and communication systems that underpin this transformation, this book offers a multidisciplinary view of the Tactile Internet revolution.
This is an essential read for academic researchers, students, industry professionals, and R&D engineers seeking a comprehensive, up-to-date, and forward looking approach to understanding the Tactile Internet’s intersection with the Metaverse, together with its far reaching implications.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. xiii 7. About the editors - p. xvii 8. Foreword - p. xix 9. Acknowledgements - p. xxi 10. Acronyms - p. xxiii 11. Part I: Foundations and vision of the Tactile Internet - p. P1 12. Chapter 1: Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop - p. 3 13. Part II: Human-centred applications and use cases - p. P2 14. Chapter 2: Surgery - p. 17 15. Chapter 3: Care - p. 35 16. Chapter 4: Work - p. 49 17. Chapter 5: Edutainment - p. 65 18. Chapter 6: Space - p. 79 19. Part III: Core technologies and system components - p. P3 20. Chapter 7: Human skills and learning - p. 99 21. Chapter 8: Peripherals - p. 115 22. Chapter 9: Robotics - p. 131 23. Chapter 10: The metaverse - p. 145 24. Chapter 11: Network of networks for the Tactile Internet - p. 167 25. Part IV: Enabling methods and interdisciplinary approaches - p. P4 26. Chapter 12: Human–machine interface and anticipatory interaction - p. 189 27. Chapter 13: Models of human behaviour - p. 207 28. Chapter 14: Artificial intelligence - p. 221 29. Chapter 15: Information theory - p. 233 30. Chapter 16: Softwarised networks - p. 253 31. Part V: Scientific and technical underpinnings - p. P5 32. Chapter 17: Human sensory perception and action - p. 269 33. Chapter 18: Sensors and actuators – new materials and technologies - p. 285 34. Chapter 19: Electronics for the Tactile Internet - p. 301 35. Chapter 20: Computing - p. 313 36. Chapter 21: Communication - p. 337 37. Part VI: Societal frameworks and future outlook - p. P6 38. Chapter 22: Ethical, legal and societal implications of Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop - p. 359 39. Chapter 23: Outreach and societal impact - p. 373 40. Chapter 24: Standardisation - p. 391 41. Index - p. 409
Humans, Robots and Virtual Worlds in the Tactile Internet is a groundbreaking, comprehensive guide to this innovative communication platform that merges the physical and digital worlds, transforming how we experience the Metaverse and interact with robots and other cyber-physical systems. From exploring real-world applications in healthcare, industry, education, and beyond, to delving into the cutting-edge components, sensors, and communication systems that underpin this transformation, this book offers a multidisciplinary view of the Tactile Internet revolution.
This is an essential read for academic researchers, students, industry professionals, and R&D engineers seeking a comprehensive, up-to-date, and forward looking approach to understanding the Tactile Internet’s intersection with the Metaverse, together with its far reaching implications.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. xiii 7. About the editors - p. xvii 8. Foreword - p. xix 9. Acknowledgements - p. xxi 10. Acronyms - p. xxiii 11. Part I: Foundations and vision of the Tactile Internet - p. P1 12. Chapter 1: Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop - p. 3 13. Part II: Human-centred applications and use cases - p. P2 14. Chapter 2: Surgery - p. 17 15. Chapter 3: Care - p. 35 16. Chapter 4: Work - p. 49 17. Chapter 5: Edutainment - p. 65 18. Chapter 6: Space - p. 79 19. Part III: Core technologies and system components - p. P3 20. Chapter 7: Human skills and learning - p. 99 21. Chapter 8: Peripherals - p. 115 22. Chapter 9: Robotics - p. 131 23. Chapter 10: The metaverse - p. 145 24. Chapter 11: Network of networks for the Tactile Internet - p. 167 25. Part IV: Enabling methods and interdisciplinary approaches - p. P4 26. Chapter 12: Human–machine interface and anticipatory interaction - p. 189 27. Chapter 13: Models of human behaviour - p. 207 28. Chapter 14: Artificial intelligence - p. 221 29. Chapter 15: Information theory - p. 233 30. Chapter 16: Softwarised networks - p. 253 31. Part V: Scientific and technical underpinnings - p. P5 32. Chapter 17: Human sensory perception and action - p. 269 33. Chapter 18: Sensors and actuators – new materials and technologies - p. 285 34. Chapter 19: Electronics for the Tactile Internet - p. 301 35. Chapter 20: Computing - p. 313 36. Chapter 21: Communication - p. 337 37. Part VI: Societal frameworks and future outlook - p. P6 38. Chapter 22: Ethical, legal and societal implications of Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop - p. 359 39. Chapter 23: Outreach and societal impact - p. 373 40. Chapter 24: Standardisation - p. 391 41. Index - p. 409
