Humanoid Robot Design Fundamentals: A CAD Based Approach to Degrees of Freedom Kindle Edition

Humanoid Robot Design Fundamentals: A CAD-Based Approach to Degrees of Freedom is a practical, engineering-focused workbook that teaches students how to design humanoid robots by thinking in terms of motion, not anatomy. Instead of imitating the human body, the book trains students to deliberately choose, justify, and mechanically constrain degrees of freedom (DOF) using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Fusion 360.The book breaks the humanoid body into engineering abstractions, upper limbs, lower limbs, torso, head and neck, and explains how each contributes to overall motion, stability, and balance. Students learn how excessive DOF complicates design, control, and manufacturability, and why reduced-DOF humanoids are often better for educational and real-world applications.Through clear diagrams, joint breakdowns, CAD mate explanations, and step-by-step labs, the workbook connects DOF theory directly to mechanical implementation. A complete 13-DOF humanoid case study and capstone project guide students through designing a stable, mechanically honest humanoid robot that can be modeled, assembled, and validated in CAD.This book is designed for engineering technology, robotics, CAD, and manufacturing students who need a clear, applied framework for understanding humanoid motion, balance, and design decision-making, without unnecessary complexity or anatomical distraction. Read more