Core Capability · Level 2.02

Robotics, Kinematics & Manipulators

Articulated robots, collaborative machines, mobile platforms, kinematics, dynamics, trajectories, end effectors and load management.

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Public-safe engineering gateway: this page explains responsibilities, interfaces, work products and review evidence without publishing application-specific dimensions, algorithms, allowables or unreleased performance data.

Engineering Role

Why This Gateway Exists

This gateway defines machines that place tools, sensors or payloads through controlled physical motion. It joins mechanism topology, kinematics, dynamics, end-effectors, perception and task planning into a realizable robotic system.

Questions This Team Must Close

What workspace, payload, reach and dexterity must the robot provide?
Which manipulator or mobile architecture best fits the task and environment?
How are singularities, collisions, loads and contact forces managed?
How will tooling, people and surrounding equipment interact with the robot?

Controlled Engineering Scope

Six Level-3 Topic Pages

Each daughter page defines a focused technical responsibility, the interfaces it must control and the evidence expected as the design matures.

Level 3.1 · Serial and parallel manipulatorsArchitecture and trade studies for serial arms, parallel mechanisms, gantries and hybrid robotic manipulators.Level 3.2 · Forward and inverse kinematicsPose, joint and workspace relationships used to transform commanded tool motion into realizable robot configurations.Level 3.3 · Robot dynamics and load balancingMass, inertia, gravity, acceleration and payload effects used to size joints and manage dynamic performance.Level 3.4 · End effectors, grippers and toolingMechanical, electrical, pneumatic and sensing interfaces for task-specific grippers, tools and compliant end effectors.Level 3.5 · Collaborative robotics and force limitingHuman-shared robotic workspaces using bounded speed, separation, force, power and monitored-stop strategies.Level 3.6 · AGV, AMR and mobile robot platformsWheeled and mobile robotic bases integrating propulsion, steering, localization, payloads, energy and safe navigation.

Cross-System Integration

Interface Discipline

Robotic behavior depends on mechanical geometry, actuator and drive limits, sensing, software planning, human interaction and safety supervision remaining consistent across every operating mode.

Requirements and operating modes

Physical and energy interfaces

Signals, timing and data ownership

Safety, security and fault behavior

Configuration and lifecycle change

Verification and acceptance evidence