Introduction to Robotics: Analysis, Systems, Applications

For one-semester, senior-level undergraduate/first-year graduate courses in Robotics.

This text serves as an introduction to robotics analysis: the systems and sub-systems that constitute robots and robotic systems, and robotics applications. As such, it covers all the fundamentals, including kinematics, kinetics and force control, and trajectory planning of robots; it covers sub-systems such as actuators, sensors, and vision systems; and it covers robotics applications. Introduction to Robotics also includes topics related to mechatronics, microprocessor actuator control, integration of sensors, vision systems, and fuzzy logic.

Table of Contents

1. Fundamentals.
2. Robot Kinematics: Position Analysis.
3. Differential Motions and Velocities.
4. Dynamic Analysis and Forces.
5. Trajectory Planning.
6. Actuators.
7. Sensors.
8. Image Processing and Analysis with Vision Systems.
9. Fuzzy Logic Control.
Appendix.
Index.