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Robotics and Automation
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Explore fundamental concepts in modern robotics, kinematics, and control systems with Robotics and Automation: Notes in Robotics and Automation.
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Robotics and Automation: Notes in Robotics and Automation offers a clear, structured introduction to the field of robotics and automated control systems. Whether you are an engineering student, a software developer transitioning into hardware integration, or a practitioner looking for a handy reference, this book provides the practical foundations necessary to navigate complex robotic systems.
What You Will Learn:
- Foundational Kinematics & Mechanics: Understand forward and inverse kinematics, coordinate transformations, and motion dynamics.
- Control Systems & Automation: Explore how sensors, actuators, and modern feedback loops drive automated machinery.
- Smart Technology & Integration: Gain insight into how robotics intersects with modern computing, industrial automation, and software architectures.
Designed to be both an accessible learning companion and an on-the-job refresher, this guide focuses on core principles and real-world applicability without getting bogged down in unnecessary friction.
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Rahul Basu
Rahul Basu is an academic, researcher, and author with extensive experience in engineering education and applied research. He has taught and conducted research at several universities and research institutions in India, including the Indian Institute of Science, where he served as a CSIR Research Officer, as well as PSG College of Technology, Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science, and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU).
His academic career has included work under DRDO-sponsored research programmes and the TEQIP programme, reflecting his longstanding involvement in advanced engineering education and research. He was also awarded a UGC Emeritus Professorship by the University Grants Commission, Government of India.
His interests span applied mathematics, mathematical modeling, engineering analysis, and computational methods. He has authored and contributed to works intended to make advanced technical subjects accessible to students, researchers, and practicing engineers.
Through his books, Rahul Basu seeks to connect mathematical theory with practical engineering applications and provide readers with clear, systematic approaches to solving complex technical problems.
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