This note provides an overview of robot mechanisms, dynamics, and
intelligent controls. Topics covered includes: planar and spatial kinematics,
and motion planning, mechanism design for manipulators and mobile robots,
multi-rigid-body dynamics, 3D graphic simulation, control design, actuators, and
sensors, wireless networking, task modeling, human-machine interface, and
embedded software.
Author(s): Prof. Harry Asada and Prof. John
Leonard
This note covers a diverse array of topics in robotics and automation,
covering everything from foundational sensor integration and torque sensing to
advanced applications like computer vision and non contact error detection in
industrial robots, From theoretical concepts like optimal motion planning to
practical implementations in welding, material handling, and flexible
manufacturing, each chapter offers insights into cutting edge technologies and
their real world use, The book explores internet based service robotics, off
line programming, and intelligent handling in various industries, showcasing the
field's advancements and challenges.
This note
introduces fundamental topics in robotics science emphasizing in its mechanical
dynamics. Topics covered includes: Spatial Descriptions and Transformations,
Manipulator Kinematics, Jacobians, Trajectory Generation, Manipulator-Mechanism
Design, Introduction to Control of Manipulators.
This PDF presentation
covers the following topics related to Industrial Robotics : Robot Anatomy and
Related Attributes, Joints and Links, Common Robot Configurations,
Classification of Robots, Robot Control Systems, End Effectors, Sensors in
Robotics, Robot Accuracy and Repeatability, Industrial Robot Applications,
Material-handling Applications, Processing Operations, Future Applications,
Robot Part Programming.
An intelligent industrial robot is a remarkably useful
combination of a manipulator, sensors and controls. This PDF covers the
following topics related to Industrial Robotics : Introduction, Automation and
Robotics, Robot Characteristics, Robot Control Strategies, Artificial Neural
Networks, Robot Arm Kinematics, Manipulator Arm Kinematic Equations.
Author(s): Wanek Golnazarian, Ernest L. Hall,
University of Cincinnati