Introduction to Robotics: Analysis, Control, Applications, 2ed

Niku offers comprehensive, yet concise coverage of robotics that will appeal to engineers. Robotic applications are drawn from a wide variety of fields. Emphasis is placed on design along with analysis and modeling. Kinematics and dynamics are covered extensively in an accessible style. Vision systems are discussed in detail, which is a cutting-edge area in robotics. Engineers will also find a running design project that reinforces the concepts by having them apply what they've learned. Special Features · Presents robotic applications that are drawn from a wide variety of fields · Emphasizes design along with analysis and modeling · Covers kinematics and dynamics extensively in an accessible style · Discusses vision systems in detail, which is a cutting-edge area in robotics · Incorporates a running design project that reinforces the concepts Table of Content · Fundamentals. · Kinematics of Robots: Position Analysis. · Differential Motions and Velocities. · Dynamic Analysis and Forces. · Trajectory Planning. · Motion Control Systems. · Actuators and Drive Systems. · Sensors. · Image Processing and Analysis with Vision Systems. · Fuzzy Logic Control. Appendix A Review of Matrix Algebra and Trigonometry. Appendix B Image Acquisition Systems. Appendix C Root Locus and Bode Diagram with MatlabTM. Appendix D Simulation of Robots with Commercial Software. Index.