Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control

by John J. Craig

Written for senior level or first year graduate level robotics courses, this text includes material from traditional mechanical engineering, control theoretical material and computer science. It includes coverage of rigid-body transformations and forward and inverse positional kinematics.

Genres: Engineering, Textbooks, Science, Technology, Electrical Engineering

400 pages, Unknown Binding

First published November 1, 1985

Reviews

[Cmwe808]

The content is cleverly encrypted within a complex system of typos and inaccuracies in order to augment the learning experience. If you want to get to know the DH matrix better than ANYONE then use this book (disclaimer: it will take you at least five times longer).

[Mark Moon]

I'll have to read some more introductory robotics texts to form a stronger opinion about this book.

[Bzilla]

I hate that Craig uses the same variable name for different variables, making it difficult to skip around in the book.

[Anand]

i am very glad

[Afin]

my first friend during PhD in robotics
yep,its like a handbook for a new robotics student
easy and simple explanation always provided by the author

[Reza]

It truly is just an introduction.
I would recommend it for non engineering majors interested in robotics,It would give them a perspective on the topic,as for engineering students,I think this book is to simplistic.

[Pete]

Great introduction text book to serial manipulator systems. Covers basic linear frame transforms, DH parameters, kinematics and dynamics.

[Shahin]

Not a good book! but ...

[Choi Wonseok]

manipulator kinematics, inverse kinematics, velocity, static forces

[Saif]

Good introductory book on robotics that mentions practical issues too.

[Dwight Walker]

It has background on control theory and Laplace transform for QUT robotics class.

[Amanuel Mamo]

happy