Websites
Educational websites and online resources on robotics, biomechanics, screw theory, and golf
Roy Featherstone's Website
Roy Featherstone is a prominent researcher in robotics and rigid-body dynamics. The site offers comprehensive tutorials on spatial (6D) vectors and provides software tools for calculating robot and rigid-body dynamics. Notably, it features the spatial_v2 software library, which complements his authoritative book "Rigid Body Dynamics Algorithms." The site also includes information about his research projects, teaching materials, publications, and talks, making it an essential resource for understanding multibody dynamics and robot kinematics.
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GolfScience.org is a comprehensive resource for golf biomechanics research, providing access to peer-reviewed scientific papers, research summaries, and educational materials on golf swing mechanics, equipment science, and performance analysis. The site serves as a bridge between academic research and practical golf instruction, making complex biomechanical concepts accessible to coaches, researchers, and serious students of the game.
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The World Scientific Congress of Golf (WSCG) convenes researchers and practitioners to share peer-reviewed advances in golf biomechanics, equipment science, and performance analytics. The GolfScience Vimeo storefront provides access to recorded WSCG presentation bundles for purchase and streaming.
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The Biomechanics of Golf: Introduction to 3D Motion Analysis is an online course from Penn State University designed for golf instructors and professionals. Developed by a team including Eric Handley (PGA), Dr. Michael Duffey (Biomechanist), and Dr. Robert Neal (Golf BioDynamics), this course provides comprehensive instruction on 3D motion analysis, kinematics, kinetics, and ground reaction forces in the golf swing. The course includes real instructional examples, interactive 3D web reports, and offers continuing education credits (LPGA CUs, PGA MSRs, UK PGA CPDs). Students can work at their own pace with 8 weeks of course access plus 4 additional weeks for review.
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Dave Tutelman's comprehensive site provides in-depth technical analysis of golf swing mechanics, equipment design, and the physics of golf. The site offers detailed mathematical treatments of club dynamics, ball flight, and swing biomechanics, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the engineering principles behind golf performance.
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Open Forum Golf is an online platform dedicated to golf discussion, analysis, and community engagement. The site provides a forum for golfers, instructors, and enthusiasts to share insights, discuss golf techniques, equipment, and the latest developments in the sport. It serves as a valuable resource for connecting with the golf community and accessing diverse perspectives on golf-related topics.
Visit Website β (opens in a new tab)Motion Research Group - Golf Biomechanics and Club Optimization
The Motion Research Group at the University of Waterloo conducts advanced research in golf biomechanics and club optimization. Their work includes developing multibody dynamic models of golfer biomechanics, flexible shafts, ball flight aerodynamics, and clubhead-ball contact dynamics. The group uses optimization techniques to systematically evaluate the effects of swing and equipment changes, collaborating with golf-club companies and professional regulatory agencies. Model validation is provided through optical and inertial motion capture, AboutGolf simulator, pressurized air cannon, and high-speed video camera (600,000 fps). The research focuses on sports biomechanics, club design optimization, optimal golfer biomechanics, and predictive golf simulations.
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The official website for MIT's course on underactuated robotics, featuring a complete open-source textbook, lecture videos, homework assignments, and software tools. This comprehensive resource covers algorithms for walking, running, swimming, flying, and manipulation, emphasizing the exploitation of natural dynamics. All materials are freely available and provide deep insights into control of systems with fewer actuators than degrees of freedom.
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Northwestern University's comprehensive course wiki for Modern Robotics, featuring lecture notes, video lectures, software libraries, and interactive tools. The site provides free access to the complete textbook PDF, Python and MATLAB code libraries, and extensive educational materials covering robot kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, and control using modern geometric methods.
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The official wiki for "A Mathematical Introduction to Robotic Manipulation" by Murray, Li, and Sastry. This site provides supplementary materials, errata, software tools, and additional resources related to screw theory and geometric methods in robotics. It's an essential companion resource for understanding the mathematical foundations of robot kinematics and dynamics.
Visit Website β (opens in a new tab)Visualizing Quaternions (Ben Eater)
An explorable video series by Ben Eater that explains how quaternionsβa four-dimensional number systemβdescribe 3D rotation. Through interactive visualizations and clear explanations, this resource builds deep intuition for understanding quaternion mathematics without getting lost in abstract formulas. Essential for anyone working with 3D rotations in robotics, computer graphics, or biomechanical modeling.
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The International Society of Biomechanics provides extensive educational resources, including tutorials, software tools, data sets, and links to biomechanics research. The site offers access to educational materials, conference proceedings, and resources for students and researchers in biomechanics. It serves as a central hub for the biomechanics community with a focus on knowledge sharing and education.
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A comprehensive educational resource providing tutorials, software links, and educational materials on biomechanics. The site offers free access to learning resources covering human movement analysis, musculoskeletal biomechanics, and biomechanical modeling. It's designed to support students and researchers with practical tools and educational content.
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OpenSim is a freely available, open-source software platform for modeling, simulating, and analyzing the neuromusculoskeletal system. The platform provides extensive documentation, tutorials, example models, and educational resources. It's an essential tool for biomechanics research and education, allowing users to create and analyze musculoskeletal models without commercial restrictions.
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A comprehensive educational resource providing free tutorials, calculators, and reference materials on physiology and biomechanics. The site offers interactive tools for learning biomechanical principles, muscle mechanics, and human movement analysis. It's designed to support students with clear explanations and practical examples without commercial content.
Visit Website β (opens in a new tab)Robotics Library
Robotics Library is an open-source C++ library for robot kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, and control, and it provides comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and example code for implementing robotic algorithms. It includes implementations of screw theory, spatial vector algebra, and modern geometric methods, making it a valuable educational resource for understanding and implementing robotic algorithms.
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Drake is a C++ toolbox maintained by the Robot Locomotion Group at MIT for analyzing the dynamics of robots and finding their state trajectories through optimization and control. The website provides extensive documentation, tutorials, and example code. It's particularly useful for underactuated systems and includes tools for trajectory optimization, model-based control, and simulation of complex robotic systems.
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Pinocchio is a fast and flexible implementation of rigid body dynamics algorithms and their analytical derivatives. The website provides comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and example code for computing robot kinematics and dynamics efficiently. It implements spatial vector algebra and screw theory methods, making it an excellent educational resource for understanding computational methods in robotics.
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Curated collection of books, papers, and articles on control theory, biomechanics, and golf instruction.
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