Özden Şengül, PhD – Associate Professor, Department of Secondary Education, Science and Mathematics, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Türkiye

Series: Physics Research and Technology; Robotics Research and Technology
BISAC: TEC037000; SCI055000; TEC009070
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/YOTK1453

A Kinematics and Motion Analysis: From Mechanics to Robotics is a science and education guide. It lays out a map of the conceptual landscape, ranging from the fundamentals of basic physics to robotics, and helps prepare students who will be scientifically literate, tech literate, and creatively focused to address the pressing challenges facing our planet today. Chapter 1 examines the historical aspects of physics’ engagement with technology and society. Chapter 2 integrates robotic and sensor-based systems into physiotherapy, expanding the scope of traditional assessments, enabling therapists to detect subtle movement of dysfunction and tailor interventions accordingly. Chapter 3 addresses the neural network used to generate, for a given position, the setting angles required to reach it, and, depending on the choice of fitness function, it can provide additional functionality, such as obstacle avoidance. Following the persistence of Newtonian mechanics as the foundation of modern technology, Chapter 4 is divided into six subheadings to systematically dissect the extent to which the field has evolved. Chapter 5 concludes by highlighting its relevance to clinical practice, emphasizing theories and approaches that aim to advance the science of therapeutic communication while preserving what is, and must remain, uniquely therapeutic and fundamentally human. Chapter 6 argues that incorporating nanotechnology and robotics within rich pedagogical frameworks not only deepens conceptual understanding but also equips learners to thrive in a world increasingly shaped by nanoscale science, automation, and interdisciplinary innovation. Building on over a decade of experience, Chapter 7 aims to share our approach to teaching basic physics concepts, such as mechanics, dynamics, energy, and field concepts, in various integrated-science contexts with real-world applications.

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