Basics
Statics
Robots physically interact with the environment through mechanical contacts. Mating work pieces in a robotic assembly line, manipulating…
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Basics
Inverse Kinematics of Differential Motion
Now that we know the basic properties of the Jacobian, we are ready to formulate the inverse kinematics…
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Properties of the Jacobian
The Jacobian plays an important role in the analysis, design, and control of robotic systems. It will be…
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Differential Motion
In the previous chapter, the position and orientation of the manipulator end-effecter were evaluated in relation to joint…
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Kinematics of Parallel Link Mechanisms
Consider the five-bar-link planar robot arm Note that Joint 2 is a passive joint. Hence, angle θ2 is…
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Inverse Kinematics of Planar Mechanisms
The vector kinematic equation derived in the previous section provides the functional relationship between the joint displacements and…
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Planar Kinematics
Kinematics is Geometry of Motion. It is one of the most fundamental disciplines in robotics, providing tools for…
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Parallel Linkages
Primitive joints can be arranged in parallel as well as in series. Figure 3.2.1 illustrates such a parallel…
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Robot Mechanisms
A robot is a machine capable of physical motion for interacting with the environment. Physical interactions include manipulation,…
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Brushless Dc Motors
The DC motor described in the previous section is the simplest, yet efficient motor among various actuators applied…
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