Introduction to Robotics -- Analysis, Systems, and Applications, Series of Foreign Computer Science Textbooks

Author: Sun Fuchun
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the basic components and working principles of robots. The book is divided into 9 chapters, with the first chapter covering essential foundational knowledge, such as the history of robot development, the composition and characteristics of robots, robot languages, and robot applications. Chapters 2 and 3 analyze robot kinematics. Chapter 4 analyzes robot dynamics. Chapter 5 discusses path and trajectory planning of robots in joint space and Cartesian space. Chapter 6 introduces various types of robot actuators, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems, DC servo motors, and stepper motors. Chapter 7 discusses various sensors used in robots. Chapter 8 covers robot vision systems. Chapter 9 introduces fuzzy control methods for robots. Additionally, each chapter includes references and exercises. The book is rich in content, reflecting the fundamental knowledge of robotics as well as advanced theories and technologies related to it. This book can serve as a textbook for senior undergraduate or graduate students in mechanical, automation, and computer-related fields, and can also be used by teachers or others engaged in robotics research for learning and reference.