Getting into the Robotics with Robotic Manipulators

🤖 Getting into Robotics with Robotic Manipulators 🚀

Course Headline: 🎓 Learn the fundamentals of robotics over robotic manipulators and how to apply theory into real-world situations.

Course Description:

Are you fascinated by the world of robotics but unsure where to begin your journey? The endless sea of books, tutorials, and forums can be overwhelming. But fear not! "Getting into Robotics with Robotic Manipulators" is meticulously crafted to guide you through the essential fundamentals of robotics in a logical and systematic order.

Why This Course?

• Sequential Learning: Each concept builds on the previous one, ensuring a clear understanding from the ground up.
• Theoretical Foundation: While many resources skip straight to coding, this course emphasizes a strong theoretical foundation—because understanding the 'why' helps in solving real-world problems.
• Practical Application: To complement theory with practice, this course includes hands-on coding and simulation sessions.
• Real-World Skills: Acquire skills that are directly applicable to real-world robotic manipulators.

What You Will Learn:

📚 3D Rigid Body Dynamics

• Rotation representations
• Homogeneous transformation matrices

🔁 Kinematics of Robot Manipulators

• Forward kinematics using the Denavit-Hartenberg (DH) convention
• Velocity kinematics, geometrical and analytical Jacobians
• Singularities and inverse kinematics

💡 Dynamic Modeling

• Euler-Lagrange method for dynamic modeling

⚫️ Trajectory Generation

• Polynomial trajectories
• Trapezoidal trajectories
• Kinematic and dynamic scaling of trajectories

🎮 Control Techniques

• Proportional-Derivative (PD) control with gravity compensation
• Inverse dynamics control
• Robust and adaptive control strategies

👋 Force and Hybrid Control Techniques

• Stiffness and compliance control
• Impedance control
• Hybrid force/position control techniques for manipulators in contact with the environment

Prerequisites:

Before diving into robotics, it's beneficial to have a grasp of:

• Linear Algebra
• Control Theory
• 3D Dynamics

Don't worry if you're missing some pieces of the puzzle—we've got you covered! A 'Resources' file will be provided at the start, guiding you to the right tools and learning materials to fill in any gaps.

Join the Journey:

Embark on your robotics adventure today! With "Getting into Robotics with Robotic Manipulators," you'll gain a solid understanding of the field, from theoretical principles to practical applications. Whether you're aiming for academic excellence or seeking to innovate in industry, this course is your stepping stone to a future in robotics.

🎓 Enroll now and let's build your foundation in the exciting world of robotics! 🚀