Robotics: Theory and Industrial Applications, 2nd Edition

Robotics: Theory and Industrial Applications is a comprehensive, introductory text that presents principles, related systems, and applications in an easy-to-understand manner.The technical aspects of industrial robotics are covered in four units: Principles of Robotics; Power Supplies and Movement Systems; Sensing and End-of-Arm Tooling; and Control Systems and Maintenance. Topics included are degrees of freedom, programming, implementation planning, and system maintenance. Student learning is enhanced by the use of a systems, or big-picture, approach to the material. End-of-chapter activities build online research skills that extend beyond the textbook. Features throughout the text address special interest topics, such as pioneers in the field, applications of technology, and careers.Robotics: Theory and Industrial Applications 2nd Edition is written by Larry Ross, Stephen Fardo, James Masterson, Robert Towers and published by Goodheart-Willcox. ISBNs for Robotics: Theory and Industrial Applications are 9781637765920, 1637765924 and the print ISBNs are 9781605253213, 1605253219.