Introduction to Robotics: Analysis, Systems, Applications

by Saeed B. Niku

Serves as an introduction to robotics analysis: the systems and sub-systems that constitute robots and robotic systems, and robotics applications. This book covers all the fundamentals, including kinematics, and trajectory planning of robots. It is useful for one-semester, senior-level undergraduate/first-year graduate courses in Robotics.

Genres: Engineering, Textbooks

349 pages, Paperback

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.