Standard syllabus
Robotics · Graduate · Engineering
Topics
Kinematics and modeling
- Robot configurations: serial, parallel, mobile
- Homogeneous transformations and DH parameters
- Forward kinematics for manipulators
- Inverse kinematics: geometric and algebraic methods
- Jacobian matrices and differential kinematics
- Singularities and manipulability ellipsoids
- Workspace analysis and reachability
- Mobile robot kinematics: differential drive
- Trajectory generation in joint and Cartesian space
- Path planning: visibility graphs and sampling methods
Dynamics and control
- Lagrange equations for robot dynamics
- Recursive Newton-Euler algorithm
- Inertia matrices and Coriolis terms
- Computed torque control
- PID control in joint space versus task space
- Impedance and admittance control intro
- Force control and hybrid position-force schemes
- Vision-based servoing overview
- Sensor integration: encoders, IMU, LiDAR
- Safety standards ISO 10218 awareness
What each unit includes
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- Study guide
- Exam Strategy
- Common Mistakes
- Worksheets
- Word problems
- Mixed Practice
- Multi-Unit Problems
- Review
- Practice test
- Answer key
Study units
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- Kinematics and modeling
Robot configurations: serial, parallel, mobile
Coming soon - Dynamics and control
Lagrange equations for robot dynamics
Coming soon - Perception, planning, and autonomy
Occupancy grids and SLAM fundamentals
Coming soon - Research and industry trends
Soft robotics and compliant mechanisms
Coming soon
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