Editor: Ilesanmi Afolabi Daniyan

Principles of Automation and Control: Theory and Practice (Part 2)

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ISBN: 979-8-89881-619-3 (Print)
ISBN: 979-8-89881-618-6 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2026
DOI: 10.2174/97988988161861260101

Introduction

Principles of Automation and Control: Theory and Practice is a practical textbook that introduces the fundamental concepts and modern applications of automation and control systems. Designed for students, researchers and engineering professionals, it explains the technologies and control strategies that support efficient, reliable and sustainable industrial operations. With a focus on Industry 4.0, the book combines theoretical foundations with practical examples to illustrate the role of automation in contemporary engineering.

Part 2 explores IoT-enabled energy management systems, machine learning for clinical diagnosis and predictive maintenance, voice-controlled robotics and unmanned aerial vehicle control. It also examines intelligent manufacturing frameworks, responsible AI in healthcare, adaptive fuzzy logic controllers for energy optimization, AI applications in precision agriculture and modern motor control technologies. Additional chapters review smart switchgear, motor control systems and advanced feedback mechanisms, illustrating how intelligent automation is transforming manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture and industrial control.


Key Features

  • - Explains advanced automation and intelligent control technologies.
  • - Covers IoT, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications.
  • - Examines automation in healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture and robotics.
  • - Reviews modern motor control systems and feedback mechanisms.
  • - Combines theoretical concepts with practical engineering applications.
  • - Structured chapters for easy learning.
  • - References for further reading.

Target Readership:

Engineering students at graduate and post graduate levels; Automation engineers.

Foreword

Modern engineering systems are supported by automation and control systems enabled by emerging technologies such as smart sensors, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT). This shapes how products and processes are designed, manufactured and managed especially complex processes. The principles of automation and control finds application in smart factories, autonomous vehicles energy systems and robotics which are central to technological advancement in the 21st century.

This book, Principles of Automation and Control II, provides useful insights into the fundamental concepts of automation and control and how the enabling technologies can be explored. It bridges the gap between theory and practical application, thus, offering readers a clear understanding of system modelling, control system, AI and IoT.

The balanced approach of this book makes it particularly valuable. It introduces core theoretical foundations and demonstrate the real-world applications, thus providing useful insights and procedural steps into how practical engineering challenges can be tackled. The integration of emerging topics such as intelligent control and data-driven approaches ensure that the book remains relevant in an era driven by data and digital transformation.

This book will serve as a valuable resource across multiple disciples. Furthermore, it will particularly be useful for students, educators, and practicing engineers as a guide to automation and control principles. It is my belief that readers will find both inspiration and practical knowledge in this book.

Sunday Ojo Fayomi
College of Engineering
Bells University of Technology
P. M. B. 1015, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria