Robotic Manipulator Design and construction

This book explains basic kinematic structures in robotic manipulator design. Especial emphasis is given to the design of parallel kinematic robotic manipulators (PKM). Mathematical modelling approaches are discussed in order to evaluate robot's output characteristics like workspace, dexterity, stiffness and accuracy. New structural ideas are modelled to improve orientation capability with low number of actuators and high Degree of freedom joints. A new three legged parallel system is prototyped and its performance is measured through external pose measurement. The book also explains basic concepts in robotics with especial emphasis on fast growing field of parallel manipulators. The book is useful to engineering students, professional engineers, robotic enthusiasts, researchers, academicians and scientists in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing and related disciplines.

Author: Azfar Khalid

Publisher: VDM Verlag

Publication Date: Jul 08, 2010

Number of Pages: 220 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 3639259157

ISBN-13: 9783639259155