Humanoid Robots: Modeling and Control

by Atsushi Konno (Author), Dragomir N. Nenchev (Author), Teppei Tsujita (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2018

  $114.86

  Humanoid Robots: Modeling and Control provides a complete and systematic presentation of the models and control algorithms surrounding humanoid robots. The book starts with an overview of research history and current state-of-the-art. Next, the required mathematics and physics is explained, including kinematics, dynamics, Zero-Moment Point (ZMP) and its relationship with body motion. Various topics on the control of humanoids, balance control, gait control, and object manipulation control are also discussed. Finally, whole body control is presented to simulate the complete dynamic behavior of a humanoid robot. The knowledge in the book will be helpful for timely decisions on the most appropriate control approach for a specific project (humanoid robot, tasks). This book will benefit academics with an advanced level of understanding on robotics, mechanics and control, postdocs, faculty, engineers, industrial researchers and other specialized research institutions in the field of robotics.