Embodied Web Agent

This textbook, "Embodied Web Agents: Exploring the next generation of AI that fuses physical and digital worlds," was conceived to bridge the educational gap between these traditionally separate fields. In most curricula, students learn about robotics, machine learning, and web development in isolated courses. This book argues that the future engineer and innovator must understand them as a single, integrated discipline. Our goal is to dismantle these silos and provide a unified, holistic framework for understanding and building this new class of AI.


Key Features:


1. Practical-First Approach: Every theoretical concept is immediately illustrated with simple, relatable, and practical examples. We focus on building intuition before diving into mathematical rigor.
2. Unified and Holistic Framework: Uniquely combines the traditionally separate fields of Robotics (Embodiment), Machine Learning (Intelligence), and Web Technologies (Digital Agency) into a single, coherent narrative.
3. Cutting-Edge Content: Covers the latest and most relevant topics, including the role of Large Language Models (LLMs) in planning, Transformer architectures, sim-to-real transfer in Reinforcement Learning, and multimodal fusion.
4. Structured Learning Path: The 10-chapter structure logically progresses from foundational concepts of perception and action to advanced architectures and ethical considerations, ensuring a smooth learning curve.
5. Hands-On Capstone Project: The final chapter guides students step-by-step through building their own simulated "Smart Shopper" agent, allowing them to apply and integrate all the knowledge gained throughout the book.
6. Focus on Ethics and Safety: A dedicated chapter addresses the critical ethical, privacy, and safety challenges posed by this powerful technology, encouraging the development of responsible and human-centric AI.
7. Global Relevance: While aligned with Indian curricula, the fundamental principles and technologies covered are universal, making it suitable for engineering students across the globe.


This textbook provides a comprehensive, ground-up introduction to the principles, technologies, and applications of AI systems that fuse robotics and web intelligence. It is meticulously designed for undergraduate (B.Tech) and postgraduate (M.Tech) students of Computer Science, AI, Robotics, and related engineering disciplines. The book deconstructs complex topics into intuitive, easy-to-understand modules, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical, real-world application.