Introduction to Robotics: Analysis, Control, Applications, 3ed., An Indian Adaptation

by Saeed B. Niku

Introduction to Analysis, Control, Applications, third edition offers a guide to the fundamentals of robotics, robot components, and subsystems and applications. The author—a noted expert on the topic—covers the mechanics and kinematics of serial and parallel robots, both with the Denavit–Hartenberg approach and screw-based mechanics.
·Fundamentals
·Kinematics of Serial Position Analysis
·Robot Kinematics with Screw-Based Mechanics
·Kinematics Analysis of Parallel Robots
·Differential Motions and Velocities
·Dynamic and Force Analysis
·Trajectory Planning
·Motion Control Systems
·Actuators and Drive Systems
·Sensors
·Image Processing and Analysis with Vision Systems
·Fuzzy Logic Control

Genres: Engineering, Textbooks

1205 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Niku is a Professor at the Mechanical Engineering Department of Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo.

His research interests include:
- Mechanics
- Machine Design
- Biomechanics
- Robotics
- Creativity
- Design for the Disabled

Reviews

[Huma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Selected topics from this book formed a part of my graduate introductory course in Robotics. I read the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Fundamentals
Chapter 2: Robot Kinematics: Position Analysis
Chapter 3: Differential Motions and Velocities
Chapter 5: Trajectory Planning
Chapter 6: Actuators
Chapter 7: Sensors

Needless to say, Robotics is a math-intensive subject. If you have a good grasp over the basics of matrices, vectors and cartesian/ cylindrical/ spherical coordinate systems; you'll find the derivations and explanations much easier. Overall, the concepts are treated quite fairly with relevant examples and practice problems.