Robotics and the closely connected topic of Automation have made inroads into every day life. The washing machine, microwave, smart TV, production lines in factories all use robotics in one way or another. Engineering syllabi are increasingly incorporating the subject and it is necessary for a student to have a good working knowledge of the subject before foraying into the outside world.

The book is a revision of an earlier book by the author and has retained most of the material while including some problems and question banks.