This dictionary contains terms from the fields of automatic control, which includes mathematical modelling, simulation of dynamic systems, automation technology with its corresponding elements, and robotics. It also includes signal processing, information technologies and production technologies. The terminological dictionary is primarily aimed at experts and students who deal with control technology and dynamic systems in both technical and non-technical domains. To be able to use the dictionary, at least basic knowledge in this field is required. In the dictionary users will find concise terminological definitions. A concept may be designated by different terms; therefore, cross-references are used. The aim of the dictionary is to collect and unify – at least to an achievable extent – the terminology in the field of automatic control, dynamic systems and robotics.

This book introduces readers to robotics, industrial robot mechanisms, and types of robots, e.g. parallel robots, mobile robots and humanoid robots. The book is based on over 20 years of teaching robotics and has been extensively class tested and praised for its simplicity. It addresses the following subjects: a general introduction to robotics; basic characteristics of industrial robot mechanisms; position and movement of an object, which are described by homogenous transformation matrices; a geometric model of robot mechanisms expanded with robot wrist orientation description in this new edition; a brief introduction to the kinematics and dynamics of robots; robot sensors and planning of robot trajectories; fundamentals of robot vision; basic control schemes resulting in either desired end-effector trajectory or force; robot workcells with feeding devices and robot grippers. This second edition has been expanded to include the following new topics: parallel robots; collaborative robots; teaching of robots; mobile robots; and humanoid robots. The book is optimally suited for courses in robotics or industrial robotics and requires a minimal grasp of physics and mathematics. The 1st edition of this book won the Outstanding Academic Title distinction from the library magazine CHOICE in 2011.

This reference text covers the fundamental knowledge and principles of functional electrical stimulation (FES) as applied to the spinal cord injured (SCI) patient. The principles of FES application and basic biomechanical issues related to FES in SCI are stressed. The fundamentals regarding patient selection criteria, indication, contraindications, and descriptions of procedures are clearly presented. Also included are the fundamentals and rationale of gait restoration with patient selection, control strategies, and the synthesis of gait sequences with trends in the field. Each chapter contains numerous references to the FES literature for the reader to easily evaluate and extend his knowledge in the area of interest. Biomedical and rehabilitation engineering professionals and researchers for medical doctors, physical therapists, and orthotists will find this publication invaluable.

This book is focused on geometrical models of robot mechanisms. Rotation and orientation of an object are described by Rodrigues's formula, rotation matrix and quaternions. Pose and displacement of an object are mathematically dealt with homogenous transformation matrices. The geometrical robot model is based on Denavit Hartenberg parameters. Direct and inverse model of six degrees of freedom anthropomorphic industrial robots are also presented.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the area of robot mechanisms, primarily considering industrial manipulators and humanoid arms. The book is intended for both teaching and self-study. Emphasis is given to the fundamentals of kinematic analysis and the design of robot mechanisms. The coverage of topics is untypical. The focus is on robot kinematics. The book creates a balance between theoretical and practical aspects in the development and application of robot mechanisms, and includes the latest achievements and trends in robot science and technology.

This book introduces readers to robotics, industrial robot mechanisms, and types of robots, e.g. parallel robots, mobile robots and humanoid robots. The book is based on over 20 years of teaching robotics and has been extensively class tested and praised for its simplicity. It addresses the following subjects: a general introduction to robotics; basic characteristics of industrial robot mechanisms; position and movement of an object, which are described by homogenous transformation matrices; a geometric model of robot mechanisms expanded with robot wrist orientation description in this new edition; a brief introduction to the kinematics and dynamics of robots; robot sensors and planning of robot trajectories; fundamentals of robot vision; basic control schemes resulting in either desired end-effector trajectory or force; robot workcells with feeding devices and robot grippers. This second edition has been expanded to include the following new topics: parallel robots; collaborative robots; teaching of robots; mobile robots; and humanoid robots. The book is optimally suited for courses in robotics or industrial robotics and requires a minimal grasp of physics and mathematics. The 1st edition of this book won the Outstanding Academic Title distinction from the library magazine CHOICE in 2011.

Terminološki slovar avtomatike vsebuje vsebuje 1753 terminov s področja avtomatike, ki vključuje matematično modeliranje, simulacijo dinamičnih sistemov, avtomatsko vodenje s pripadajočimi gradniki in robotiko. Področje se prepleta tudi z obdelavo signalov, informacijskimi tehnologijami in proizvodnimi tehnologijami. Namenjen je zlasti strokovnjakom in študentom, ki se ukvarjajo s tehnologijo vodenja in dinamičnimi sistemi na tehniških in netehniških področjih. Pri izdelavi slovarskih sestavkov je bila uporabljena in sistematično pregledana relevantna strokovna literatura. Termini so pojasnjeni z definicijo, ki pojem uvršča v pojmovni sistem stroke, ali s kazalko, ki usmerja na ustreznejši termin. Z normativnimi podatki želi slovar prispevati k poenotenju terminologije na področju avtomatike. Različna poimenovanja istega pojma so namreč lahko vir številnih nesporazumov, kar onemogoča natančno in učinkovito strokovno sporazumevanje. Ker je avtomatika izrazito vezana na angleško terminologijo, slovar vsebuje tudi angleške ustreznike. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The dictionary comprises 1753 terms from the field of automatic control, which includes mathematical modelling, simulation of dynamical systems, automation technology with the relevant elements, and robotics. The field is also interconnected with signal processing, information technologies and production technologies. The dictionary is aimed at experts and students who deal with control technology and dynamical systems within technical as well as non-technical domains. The terms are explained either by a definition, which places a concept in the concept system of the domain, or by a cross-reference, which suggests a more suitable term. The normative data strives to make the terminology in the field of automatic control, systems and robotics more unified. This is important because different terms used for the same concept often result in misunderstandings that prevent precise and effective communication among experts. The domain is strongly connected to English terminology, therefore English equivalents are also provided in the dictionary.