This introduces the science and engineering of mechanical manipulation. New material on CAD-CAM and Controls include: Manipulator Mechanism Design, Linear Control of Manipulators, and Off-Line Programming Systems. A thorough treatment of the fundamental skills underlying the use and control of manipulators.

Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control (2nd Edition)

Computers & Technology

Craig, John J.

Computer Science

Addison-Wesley

Now in its third edition, Introduction to Robotics by John J. Craig provides readers with real-world practicality with underlying theory presented. With one half of the material from traditional mechanical engineering material, one fourth control theoretical material, and one fourth computer science, the book covers rigid-body transformations, forward and inverse positional kinematics, velocities and Jacobians of linkages, dynamics, linear control, non-linear control, force control methodologies, mechanical design aspects and programming of robots. For engineers.

Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control (3rd Edition)

Pearson

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Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control (2nd Edition)

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