The book contains: Concept of Robot ¿ Definition ¿ Robot Anatomy ¿ Co-ordinate Systems, Work Envelope, types and classification ¿ Specifications ¿ Pitch, Yaw, Roll, Joint Notations, Speed of Motion, Pay Load ¿ Robot Parts and Functions ¿ Need for Robots ¿ Different Applications. Pneumatic Drives ¿ Hydraulic Drives ¿ Mechanical Drives ¿ Electrical Drives ¿ D.C. Servo Motors, Stepper Motor, A.C. Servo Motors ¿ Salient Features, Applications and Comparison of Drives End Effectors ¿ Grippers ¿ Mechanical Grippers, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Grippers, Magnetic Grippers, Vacuum Grippers; Two Fingered and Three Fingered Grippers; Internal Grippers and External Grippers; Selection and Design Considerations.