Monographs in Computer Science
2 total works
* Provides an elegant introduction to the geometric concepts that are important to applications in robotics
* Includes significant state-of-the art material that reflects important advances, connecting robotics back to mathematical fundamentals in group theory and geometry
* An invaluable reference that serves a wide audience of grad students and researchers in mechanical engineering, computer science, and applied mathematics
Covering algebriac and differential geometry, the concept of Lie groups, and the relation of Lie groups to planar kinematics, line geometry and representation theory, this work deals with the application of these geometrical methods to robotics, in the areas of statics, dynamics, gripping solid objects, posture and screw systems.