Northwestern University
Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics
Northwestern University

Modern Robotics, Course 3: Robot Dynamics

Kevin Lynch

Instructor: Kevin Lynch

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21 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(162 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
21 hours to complete
3 weeks at 7 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Lagrangian formulation of dynamics, centripetal and Coriolis forces, robot mass matrix, dynamics of a rigid body, and Newton-Euler inverse dynamics for an open-chain robot.

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6 videos3 readings7 assignments1 discussion prompt

Forward dynamics of an open chain, task-space dynamics, constrained dynamics, and practical effects due to gearing and friction.

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4 videos1 reading5 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

Point-to-point "straight-line" trajectories and polynomial trajectories passing through via points.

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3 videos1 reading4 assignments1 discussion prompt

Time-optimal motions along a specified path subject to robot dynamics and actuator limits.

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3 videos1 reading4 assignments1 discussion prompt

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Kevin Lynch
Northwestern University
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