The origination of robotics gives engineering students and practicing engineers the information needed to design a robot, to integrate a robot in appropriate applications, or to analyze a robot. The updated third edition contains many new subjects and the content has been streamlined throughout the text. The new edition includes two completely new chapters on screw-based mechanics and parallel robots. The book is filled with many new illustrative examples and includes homework problems designed to enhance learning. Here's what's discussed in the book: Three laws of robotics Unimate- the first robot Benefits of robots Hardware tutorial Software tutorial Materials for building a robot Tips Applications of robotics This way, you're sure not to get lost in confusion once you get to the more complex lessons provided in the latter chapters. Examples are provided for a more knowledgeable approach on your learning You will also learn the designs and forms of robotics, and what's more convenient than getting to know all sides!