AI for Robotics

Toward Embodied and General Intelligence in the Physical World

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This book approaches robotics from a deep learning perspective. Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed many fields, including robotics. This book shows you how to reimagine decades-old robotics problems as AI problems and is a handbook for solving problems using modern techniques in an era of large foundation models.

The text covers foundational algorithms, perception systems, learning frameworks, and ethical considerations in autonomous robotic applications.

Publisher: Apress

Publication Date: June 12, 2025

Pages: 474

ISBN: 979-8868809880

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Authors

Author 1

Keerthana Gopalakrishnan

Sr. Research Scientist, Google Deepmind

Author 2

Alishba Imran

Research Fellow, Arc Institute

Reviews and Testimonials

Epic new book from @keerthanpg who I really respect in the field of Robotics. It's rare for someone to write something on the true frontier of what will shape humanity in the coming decade.

I've only just started reading it over the past month but it's A+ so far. pic.twitter.com/4uT2KDhl3t
— Suhail (@Suhail) May 5, 2025

This is a really nice overview on modern robotics by @keerthanpg and @alishbaimran_!

It wasn't very long ago that the robotics community was skeptical of the role of deep learning. Today it's become hard to deny the impact.

I'd highly recommend giving this new book a read. pic.twitter.com/O26Um4tk6n
— Sean Kirmani (@SeanKirmani) May 6, 2025

Reading this book, gotta say liking it so far. Traditional robotics books (as important as they are for foundational knowledge) don't focus much on the AI part and are much more focused on control systems. Thank you @keerthanpg @alishbaimran_ pic.twitter.com/tckZC8JLh0
— Nitesh Garg (@niteshgarg03) July 15, 2025

Just finished "AI for Robotics: Toward Embodied and General Intelligence in the Physical World". Haven't been this hooked on a book, especially post ChatGPT.

Most robotics texts out focus on traditional vision & control (essential foundation no doubt). But this one brings you…
— Sarang Chaudhari (@sarangc1203) July 27, 2025