Contents in a Book on Robotics and Automation

Book Contents Structure of Essentials of Robotics and Automation

A book on Robotics and Automation would typically include chapters covering the fundamental concepts of robotics, robot design, motion control, sensors, actuators, programming, path planning, vision systems, applications in various industries, ethical considerations, and the latest advancements in the field, potentially including topics like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and collaborative robots (cobots). 

Key sections in a Robotics and Automation book:

• Introduction to Robotics and Automation:

  • Definition and history of robotics 
  • Basic robot components (links, joints, actuators, sensors) 
  • Classification of robots (based on movement, application, etc.) 
  • Robot kinematics and dynamics 
• Robot Design and Mechanics:

  • Mechanical design principles 
  • Joint types (revolute, prismatic, spherical) 
  • Linkage analysis and workspace calculation 
  • Design considerations for different applications 
• Robot Control Systems:

  • Control architectures (open loop, closed loop, hybrid) 
  • Joint space control and task space control 
  • Inverse kinematics and forward kinematics 
  • Trajectory planning and path planning 
• Sensors and Perception:

  • Types of sensors (proximity, tactile, vision, force) 
  • Sensor data processing and filtering 
  • Computer vision techniques for robot perception 
  • 3D vision and object recognition 
• Robot Programming:

  • Robot programming languages 
  • Motion programming (point-to-point, continuous path) 
  • Programming for advanced applications (e.g., collision avoidance, adaptive control) 
• Applications of Robotics:

  • Industrial robotics (assembly, welding, painting, material handling) 
  • Service robotics (healthcare, logistics, entertainment) 
  • Mobile robotics (navigation, autonomous vehicles) 
  • Medical robotics (surgical robots, rehabilitation robots) 
• Advanced Topics in Robotics:

  • Collaborative robots (cobots) 
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning in robotics 
  • Reinforcement learning for robot control 
  • Robotics ethics and safety considerations 

Important aspects to consider when choosing a robotics and automation book:

• Level of technical depth:

  Whether it is targeted towards beginners, intermediate, or advanced students/professionals. 
• Focus area:

  Specific applications like industrial automation, medical robotics, or mobile robotics. 
• Programming language coverage:

  If the book includes practical examples with a specific robot programming language. 
• Latest advancements:

  Whether the book covers emerging trends and technologies in the field.