Robotics is an applied engineering science that has been referred to as a combination of machine tool technology and computer science. It includes diverse fields such as machine design, control theory, microelectronics, computer programming, artificial intelligence, human factors and production theory. The present book provides a comprehensive introduction to robotics. The book covers a fair amount of kinematics and dynamics of the robots. It also covers the sensors and actuators used in robotics system. This book will be useful for mechanical, electrical, electronics and computer engineering students.

Key Features:

Latest technological developments in robotics
Robotic classifications, robot programming, robotic sensors and actuators.
Kinematics and dynamic analysis of the Robot
Modular systems in robotics
Advances in Robotics systems
Fuzzy logic control in Robotic systems
Biped robot
Bio-mimetic robot
Robot safety and layout
Robot calibration
Numerical examples
Relative merits and demerits of different robot systems