In this book, we focus on three research fields that fall within networked robotics in particular, bilateral teleoperation, vision-based control/estimation, and cooperative control/estimation. The goal of this book is to describe a unifying passivity-based approach for the emerging research fields.

This book was motivated by energy markets, particularly electricity and natural gas markets which have been restructured in recent years in a number of countries. The book provides models and tools to understand the functioning of these markets and to identify appropriate decisions for public and private sector energy market participants.

Reliability engineering and risk analysis are essential branches of science and engineering that enable us to uphold the integrity of engineered systems and the engineering profession. Since engineering designs and processes impose various hazards, risk and reliability analyses are universally important. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to reliability and an overview of risk analysis for engineering students and practicing engineers.