Creating Precision Robots
A Project-Based Approach to the Study of Mechatronics and Robotics

Complete and systematic presentation of mathematical concepts, physical principles and construction techniques necessary for the construction of a working robot

Francis Nickols (Author), Yueh Jaw Lin (Author)

9780128157589

Paperback, published 17 August 2018

279 pages
23.4 x 19 x 1.8 cm, 0.63 kg

Approx.263 pages

1. Theory I Free-flight trajectory computation using Excel Spreadsheet2. Theory II Electrical circuitry and programming of stepper motor3. Theory III Integrated angular displacement servomechanism4. Prerequisite Important safety considerations5. Projectile Robot I - Design and Construction of the Ball Hitting Robot6. Projectile Robot II - Design and Construction of the Ball Throwing Robot7. Projectile Robot III - Design and Construction of the Ball Catapult Shooting Robot8. Mechatronic Sighting Computer - Measurement of Range and Altitude (R, Z) of the Target and how to use this Information to Aim the Robots9. Post Analyses of the Projectile Robots

Subject Areas: Robotics [TJFM1], Mechanical engineering [TGB]