This course provides an introduction to Lagrangian mechanics with application to robot and spacecraft dynamics and control. Topics include rigid body kinematics, efficient formulation of equations of motion by using Lagrange’s equations, solutions of equations of motion, Hamilton’s principle, and introduction to stability and control theory.
Course Prerequisite(s)
***Mechanical Engineering students only: Must complete core course first (EN.535.641 Mathematical Methods for Engineers).;***Robotics and Autonomous Systems students only: Must complete core courses first (EN.685.621 AND EN.535.641 AND EN.535.630 AND EN.605.613).
Course Offerings
There are no sections currently offered, however you can view a sample syllabus from a prior section of this course.