ME 170A - Introduction to Robotics: Robot Mechanics

Institution:

University of California-Santa Barbara

Subject:

Mechanical Engineering

Description:

Overview of robot kinematics and dynamics. Structure and operation of industrial robots. Robot performance: workspace, velocity, precision, payload. Comparative discussion of robot mechanical designs. Actuators. Robot coordinate systems. Kinematics of position. Dynamics of manipulators.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucsb.edu

Phone Number:

(805) 893-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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