Introduction to Robotics Mechanics and Control
“Introduction to Robotics Mechanics and Control” by John J. Craig is a comprehensive textbook published by Pearson in 2021. This 4th edition spans 448 pages and is designed for senior-year undergraduate and first-year graduate courses in robotics. The book provides an intuitive introduction to robotic theory and application, blending traditional mechanical engineering concepts with computer science and control theory.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of various topics, including rigid-body transformations, kinematics, dynamics, and robotic programming. The text emphasizes both application and theory, aiming to establish a foundational understanding of mechanics and control theory while addressing computational aspects of robotics. This edition continues to serve as a leading resource for university-level robotics education, presenting material in a straightforward and accessible manner.
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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.
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