Industrial Robotics Fundamentals Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Servo Control, Coordinate Systems, Trajectory Planning, and Programming - Softcover

L. Hartwell, Marcus

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798164870249

Publisher: Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Industrial robots are only as effective as the engineering principles behind their movement, control, and programming. Understanding how their joints, sensors, servo systems, and controllers work together is essential for anyone seeking to build a strong foundation in modern manufacturing automation.

This book provides a step-by-step introduction to the theory and practical engineering concepts behind industrial robot systems. From motion mathematics to programming, integration, and maintenance, this guide helps readers connect technical principles with real, practical applications.
Inside, you will learn how to:

• Understand robot anatomy, joint types, coordinate systems, and reference frames.
• Work through forward and inverse kinematics, Jacobian analysis, and robot motion calculations.
• Explore trajectory planning, motion profiles, servo drives, motor control, and PID tuning.
• Understand sensors, encoders, feedback systems, and controller operation.
• Develop familiarity with teach-pendant programming, industrial robot languages, and offline simulation.
• Evaluate end-of-arm tooling, payload requirements, robot cell integration, and communication systems.
• Explore industrial robot safety, risk assessment, preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.

Rather than leaving concepts as abstract theory, this handbook uses step-by-step derivations, worked numerical examples, practice problems, and answer keys to support learning and reinforce understanding. Whether you are a technical student, robotics technician, or aspiring automation engineer, this book offers a structured resource for developing your knowledge of robotic systems and their role in manufacturing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798164870249
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 299