Over the last decade the field of robotics has transformed industrial systems to a state where robotics and intelligent systems are commonplace. In the past the focus was on the robot as machine and although there have been significant developments in these applications as well, the focus has shifted to the type of computer intelligence the applications systems may require. Because of this scientists and engineers as well as industrial managers are in need of information on the design, selection, justification, implementation and management of intelligent and robotic systems.