Learning Outcomes

Forward Kinematics

Forward Kinematics - Examples

Inverse Kinematics - Concept

Inverse Kinematics - Example

Lesson Summary

This module is about Kinematics. The direct forward kinematics introduces the problem of the case of the Alpha II Arm and that of six-axis articulated Arm. You will learn how to cross-check to make sure that the formulation you got for the forward kinematics is correct. The inverse kinematics problems will also be addressed. Specific examples will be given, along with the most commonly used equations and their solutions.

Differential Motions and Statics

Manipulator Jacobian and Statics

This module covers differential motions and statics, allowing you to learn about the calculation of the Jacobean. You will also learn about the singularities, along with the generalized inverses. The module addresses the Manipulator Jacobian, highlighting the computational method, along with the related algorithm. The numerical computation of the Jacobian will be unravelled.

Robotics and the Geometry of Motion - Course Assessment

Learn how the geometry of motion and kinematicsare used in industrial robotics in this free online course.

Robotics and the Geometry of Motion

This free online course covers robotics and the geometry of motion. Starting with direct forward kinematics, inverse kinematics problems will be also addressed, along with specific examples. The course highlights differential motions and statics, allowing you to learn about the calculations of the Jacobian matrix. You will also learn about the manipulator Jacobian, analyzing the computational method, along with the related algorithm.

Introduction to Robotics

Evolution of Robotics

Classification of Robots and Rehabilitation Robotics

Manipulator Kinematics

Homogeneous Transformation

In this module, you will learn about the fundamentals of robotics. You will be taught about the various applications of Robotics, along with the history and laws of robotics. The classification of Robots will be discussed, highlighting industrial and rehabilitation robotics. Manipulator Kinematics, which is about object location and motion, will be covered, along with transformation matrices and homogeneous transformations.

Industrial Robot-Kinematic Structures

Robot Architectures

Kinematic Parameters

This module covers Robotics and Kinematics and addresses the degree of freedom a robot may have. It also addresses the robot anatomy, with some emphasis on the joints and links of a manipulator. You will be taught the five common body-and-arm configurations for industrial robots and the characteristics of the SCARA Robot. Wrist configurations are highlighted with some emphasis on end effectors and mechanical grippers.

First Assessment

DH Algorithm - Concept

DH Algorithm - Examples

This module is about the DH Algorithm. You will learn about the direct forward kinematics. A specific Example of DH Algorithm will be provided. You will be taught about assigning coordinate frames and determining kinematic parameters for a 5-axis articulated Robot, Alpha II, along with the Arm Matrix.

Second Assessment

Diploma in Robotics - Course Assessment

Discover the uses of robots and how they are classified, laws of robotics and more in this free online diploma course.

Diploma in Robotics

This free online diploma course in robotics unravels the fundamentals of this field, starting with its history before moving onto the various applications and laws of robotics. You will enhance your understanding of both forward kinematics and inverse kinematics in animation and gain knowledge of ‘manipulators’, a key part of industrial robots. You will also learn about DH algorithms, along with differential relations.

Understanding Robotic Architecture - Course Assessment

Kinematics, degrees of freedom, manipulator joints and links, and much more are covered in this free online course.

Understanding Robotics Architecture

Improve your understanding of robotics architecture with this free course. The material will being by addressing the degrees of freedom a robot may have. Next, look at robot anatomy, with an emphasis on the joints and links of a manipulator. You will be taught configurations for industrial robots and the characteristics of the Scara robot. Study the DH algorithm and direct forward kinematics, along with specific examples.

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