Explain Robotics Fundamentals including Kinematics, Sensors and Actuators

Learning Objectives

At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

1. Explain core robotics concepts and terminology using established references.
2. Derive and describe forward and inverse kinematics of a simple robotic arm.
3. Identify sensors and actuators and explain their operating principles.
4. Describe degrees of freedom, joints, and end-effectors for common robot configurations.
5. Apply coordinate frames and transformation matrices to explain robot motion.