Introduction.- Preliminary Mathematical Concepts.- Rigid Body Kinematics.- Kinematics of Manipulators on a Fixed Base.- Kinematics of Vehicle-manipulator Systems.- Rigid Body Dynamics.- Dynamics of Manipulators on a Fixed Base.- Dynamics of Vehicle-manipulator Systems.- Properties of the Dynamic Equations in Matrix Form.- Underwater Robotic Systems.- Spacecraft-manipulator Systems.- Field Robots.- Robotic Manipulators Mounted on a Forced Non-inertial Base
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