This Robot Kinematics From First Principles eBook from 3D-LABS is written for engineers and students who want a clear, practical reference they can apply immediately.
Robot Kinematics from First Principles derives complete kinematic theory for serial and parallel robot manipulators including forward/inverse kinematics, Jacobians, singularity analysis, and workspace mapping with Python/MATLAB code.
What standards does this book reference?
ISO 9283:1998 manipulator performance characteristics and testing, ISO 10218-1:2011 industrial robot safety, and Siciliano et al. Robotics: Modelling, Planning and Control (Springer 2009) mathematical conventions.
What is the robot Jacobian matrix?
Geometric Jacobian J in R^(6xn) for n-DOF robot: J=[J_v; J_omega], where J_v,i = z_(i-1) x (p_n – p_(i-1)) for revolute joint i, J_omega,i = z_(i-1). Velocity: x_dot = J(q)*q_dot. Manipulability w = sqrt(det(J*J^T)); w=0 indicates kinematic singularity.
What robot types are covered?
Serial: PUMA 560 (6-DOF), SCARA (4-DOF), Franka Panda (7-DOF redundant). Parallel: Delta robot (3-DOF PKM for pick-and-place), Stewart-Gough platform (6-DOF – flight simulators). Closed-loop kinematics via constraint Jacobian and Newton-Raphson.
How do I access this book after purchase?
eBook PDF: Instant download via email and 3D-LABS dashboard. Paper Book: Printed and shipped to India.
What’s Included
An instant PDF download covering the core concepts, practical examples, and key references — ready to read on any device.

