Rigid Body Transformation

Rigid body transformation refers to changing the position or orientation of an object in space without altering its shape or size. Imagine moving a book on a table without bending, stretching, or reshaping it—just shifting it from one spot to another or rotating it. This process involves translation (moving it), rotation (turning it), or both, but keeps the object’s structure intact. Such transformations are essential in robotics, computer graphics, and engineering to manipulate objects precisely while preserving their original form.