Introduction To Robotics Global Edition - Softcover

Craig, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 129216493X ISBN 13: 9781292164939

Publisher: Pearson, 2021

Synopsis

For senior-year undergraduate and first-year graduate courses in robotics.


An intuitive introduction to robotic theory and application

Since its original publication in 1986, Craig’s Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control has been the leading textbook for teaching robotics at the university level. Blending traditional mechanical engineering material with computer science and control theoretical concepts, the text covers a range of topics, including rigid-body transformations, forward and inverse positional kinematics, velocities and Jacobians of linkages, dynamics, linear and non-linear control, force control methodologies, mechanical design aspects, and robotic programming.



The 4th Edition features a balance of application and theory, introducing the science and engineering of mechanical manipulation--establishing and building on foundational understanding of mechanics, control theory, and computer science. With an emphasis on computational aspects of problems, the text aims to present material in a simple, intuitive way.

Features

About the Book


- Real-world applications present underlying theories in simple, understandable ways. This practicality helps students learn how to write algorithms to perform required computations.
- End-of-chapter exercises feature “difficulty grades” so instructors can assign to students and easily implement a grade-point plan.
- Programming Assignments at the end of each chapter emphasize concepts from a software perspective.
- A balanced approach presents robotics concepts from mechanical, control theory, and computer science subdisciplines.
- NEW! Additional exercises have been added to the end of each chapter.
- UPDATED! New references, materials, and figures account for changing technology and reflect today’s robotics landscape.
- REVISED! More than 100 minor typos have been corrected throughout the text.
- NEW! Two sections have been added, including Section 8.9 on optical encoders and Section 10.9 on adaptive control.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 129216493X
• ISBN 13: 9781292164939
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 408