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Record Nr.

UNINA9910158628403321

Autore

McCombs Kevin

Titolo

Locomotion and mechanics / / Kevin McCombs

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Cavendish Square, , 2017

�2017

ISBN

1-5026-1942-3

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (128 pages) : color illustrations

Collana

Robotics

Disciplina

629.8/92

Soggetti

Robotics

Robots - Design and construction

Robots - Motion

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

What is a robot made of? -- Understanding constraints -- Basic machines and power systems -- Problem solving with robotics -- The motion of humanoid robots.

Sommario/riassunto

This book describes the physical elements, such as gears, wheels, and belts, needed for the robot to maneuver around and over objects in its environment. Included is a section on how design can affect the performance of the robot.