System Anatomy
Degree of Freedom (DoF)
Analyzing the kinematic chains of robotic arms. How revolute and prismatic joints determine the workspace and dexterity of a robot.
Perception
Sensors & Feedback
A deep dive into how Lidar, Ultrasonic, and Vision sensors allow automated systems to perceive and navigate complex environments safely.
Actuation
Drives and Grippers
From high-torque stepper motors to soft-robotic pneumatic grippers using the Fin-Ray effect. The muscle behind the machine.