Exploring the Training Potential of Recent Virtual Robotic Platforms: A Comprehensive Review

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  • Syed Ali Ajwad
  • Raza Ul Islam
  • Jamshed Iqbal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37591/joarb.v4i2.1044

Abstract

Abstract

In recent years, deployment of robotic manipulators in industries and other fields has increased significantly. This growing trend highlights the need of trained engineers and technicians. Virtual robotic platforms facilitate engineers to acquire knowledge and hands-on exposure of cross-disciplinary field of robotics without requiring expensive and sophisticated equipment in laboratories. In this paper, a systematic review of academic and vocational frameworks is presented with a focus on training and teaching of robotic manipulators from mathematical modeling and control perspectives. Highlighting the author’s work in both of these perspectives, a case-study of a 6 degree of freedom (DOF) manipulator is presented. Role of information technology (IT) in educational robotics is also discussed. Outcome of this in-depth review is anticipated to beneficiate instructors, researchers, industrial-interns and robotic hobbyists in selecting the platform as per their application requirements.

Keywords: Virtual platforms, robotic manipulators, robot simulation

Cite this Article:

Ajwad SA, Islam RU, Iqbal J. Exploring the Training Potential of Recent Virtual Robotic Platforms: A Comprehensive Review. Journal of Advancements in Robotics. 2017; 4(2): 9–25p.


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Published

2017-08-18

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2017)

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Review Articles

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