Robot Analysis and Control

This book covers the fundamental kinematic and dynamic analysis of manipulator arms, and the key techniques for trajectory control and compliant motion control. It is intended to provide students and researchers with a sound scientific basis on the central aspects and concepts of robot manipulation.

Haruhiko Asada is Ford Professor of Engineering; Director, d'Arbeloff Laboratory for Information Systems and Technology; Head, Control, Instrumentation, and Robotics, at MIT. J.-J. E. Slotine is the author of Robot Analysis and Control, published by Wiley.