Analytical Robotics and Mechatronics

This introductory text emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, making it accessible to all students with a background in dynamics, circuits, and systems. In particular, the text is appropriate for mechanical and electrical engineering students, interspersing intermediate material necessary to each discipline throughout. To bridge the gap between treatments at a technological level and those dealing with graduate topics in Robotics, the author continues to provide important connections and transitions from background to new material. A broad range of topics is covered-from Kinematics and sensors to powerful microprocessor control -- it is consistent with all styles and unifies the components of machine design, dynamics, and solid state electronics.