MECH&AE C163A
Kinematics of Robotic Systems
Description: Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours; outside study, six hours. Recommended requisites: courses 155, 171A. Kinematical models of serial robotic manipulators, including spatial descriptions and transformations (Euler angles, Denavit-Hartenberg/DH parameters, equivalent angle vector), frame assignment procedure, direct kinematics, inverse kinematics (geometric and algebraic approaches), mechanical design topics. Concurrently scheduled with course C263A. Letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
Most Helpful Review
Fall 2023 - Professor Hong is amazing, and gives a great introduction to the field of robotics and serial manuipulators. The class is usually half undergrad and half grad students. You can work on a team project (build a robot) or write a report, I think 90%-100% choose to do the project which is fun and requires dedication. The student presentations in the beginning of the lecture are very interesting as well and gives you a glimpse into various applications of robotics. Overall, this is one of my favorite classes. Also: check out Professor Hong's lab and their very impressive work/research.
Fall 2023 - Professor Hong is amazing, and gives a great introduction to the field of robotics and serial manuipulators. The class is usually half undergrad and half grad students. You can work on a team project (build a robot) or write a report, I think 90%-100% choose to do the project which is fun and requires dedication. The student presentations in the beginning of the lecture are very interesting as well and gives you a glimpse into various applications of robotics. Overall, this is one of my favorite classes. Also: check out Professor Hong's lab and their very impressive work/research.