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by Chao Chen (Author), Wesley Au (Author), Shao Liu (Author)
This textbook introduces robotic theories and technologies, bridging the gap between classic theories and real-world applications of robotic manipulators. A valuable resource to broad readers, including those who have a limited background in general engineering and wish to explore non-conventional applications of robotic manipulators.
Author Biography
Chao Chen is the Director of the Laboratory of Motion Generation and Analysis (LMGA), the Academic Supervisor of the Monash Nova Rover Team, and was the Course Director of Robotics and Mechatronics in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Monash University. His research in robotics was well recognised by a number of awards including Excellence Award of Project of Year 2023 for his harvesting robot by Engineers Australia (Victoria).
Wesley Au is a robotics and automation research engineer at Boeing Research and Technology Australia, designing advanced production systems for the automation of precise and high-rate manufacturing in the aerospace industry. He has a strong background in robotics, especially in intelligent path planning within complex and dynamic workspaces.
Shao Liu is a research fellow in the LMGA at Monash University. He has extensive expertise in robotic design, modelling, and analysis, and has conducted a number of research projects and industry projects in medical robots, manufacturing robots, and special-purpose robots.
