ELNX 5300 Robotics Kinematics

Study of robot motion, coordinate systems, and kinematic modeling for manipulator design.

About this course

ELNX 5300 Robotics Kinematics covers the mathematics and geometry behind robot movement. You will learn how to describe where a robot arm is and how it moves through space. The course focuses on coordinate systems, transformation matrices, and the equations that link joint angles to the position of the tool at the end of the arm.

You will practice deriving the equations that control robot motion. This knowledge is essential for designing automated systems that need precise and repeatable movements. You will use simulation tools to test your models before applying them to physical hardware.

Who takes this course

• Automation & Robotics

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

• ELNX 2610 Control Systems Theory
• ELNX 2240 Power Distribution Systems

Learning outcomes

• Define and apply coordinate transformations for robotic manipulators.
• Derive forward and inverse kinematic equations for serial-link robots.
• Model robot motion using standard Denavit-Hartenberg parameters.
• Analyse workspace reachability and singularity conditions.
• Implement kinematic solutions in simulation software.
• Evaluate joint limits and motion planning constraints.

Evaluation