You’ll explore how robot mechanisms like wheels, legs, and manipulators work alongside sensors and actuators that help robots perceive and interact with the world. At the same time, the authors dive deep into robotic algorithms — the computational brains behind navigation, motion planning, and perception.

Students learning autonomous robotics with sensors, actuators, and algorithms in a university lab environment.


Key Topics Covered

This comprehensive robotics textbook includes the following major areas:

  • Mechanisms and Dynamics – Learn the fundamentals of robot motion, grasping, and the physics of forces.
  • Sensors and Actuators – Understand how robots collect data from the real world and respond with movement or action.
  • Computation and Control – Explore algorithms that process sensory data and make real-time decisions.
  • Vision and Feature Detection – Discover how robots interpret images and identify objects.
  • Artificial Neural Networks – Get an introduction to modern AI techniques, including convolutional and recurrent networks.
  • Project-Based Learning – Apply theory through hands-on robotics simulations and real-world challenges.

The book even includes QR codes linking to online videos and animations, making it easy to visualize complex robotic behaviors.

Perfect for Students and Educators Alike

This book is written by experienced educators who have tested it in real university classrooms. It is suitable for:

  • Undergraduate students in robotics, AI, or mechatronics.
  • Educators designing robotics courses or project-based learning modules.
  • Hobbyists and enthusiasts looking to build autonomous robots or dive deeper into the mechanics of robotics.

If you already have a background in linear algebra, probability, trigonometry, and statistics, you’ll find this book easy to follow and incredibly rewarding.

Why This Book Is a Must-Have for Robotics Learners

In today’s tech-driven world, understanding robotics is no longer optional — it’s a gateway to future innovation. Whether you aim to design a self-driving car, create intelligent home assistants, or work in industrial automation, the concepts in this book will give you the foundation you need.

“Introduction to Autonomous Robots” helps you move from theoretical understanding to practical application — turning you from a learner into a creator of intelligent machines.

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