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

Craig, John J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0201543613 ISBN 13: 9780201543612

Publisher: Pearson, 2004

Synopsis

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.

About this title

From the Back Cover

An essential book for engineers developing robotic systems, as well as anyone involved with the mechanics, control, or programming of robotic systems. Now in its third edition, the first edition of this classic text was published approximately 20 years ago. The second edition has been in print and highly successful for 16 years.

The book introduces the science and technology of mechanical manipulation. The third edition is organized into 13 chapters.

Numerous exercises and a programming assignment appear at the end of each chapter. Computational aspects of problems are emphasized throughout the book. New in the third edition are MATLAB^® exercises.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201543613
• ISBN 13: 9780201543612
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 408