Robotics and Automation

Robotics and AutomationNotes in Robotics and Automationby Rahul BasuA complete, easy-to-follow set of notes covering the core topics of industrial and autonomous robotics — written especially for undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students.This book takes you step by step through:Introduction to industrial robots, classification, coordinate systems and controlRobot kinematics (forward & inverse), Denavit–Hartenberg parameters and homogeneous transformationsDifferential motion, Jacobians, dynamics (Lagrange-Euler & Newton-Euler) and trajectory planningActuators, sensors and feedback componentsPractical applications: material handling, welding, painting, assembly and inspectionAutonomous robotics supplement, including perception, path planning, control and programming examplesUpdated 2026 section on ROS 2, Nav2, PX4 and modern autonomous systemsClear explanations, worked examples, diagrams and exam-oriented material make this an ideal companion for courses in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation and related subjects. Suitable for self-study as well as classroom use.Whether you are preparing for exams or building a foundation for projects and research, these notes give you a solid, practical understanding of robotics and automation