集成KDL运动学引擎到主系统

功能更新：
- 实现KDL自动链检测，无需手动配置链接名称
- 创建ArmController统一控制接口，集成KDL与PyBullet
- 更新MainWindow使用ArmController替换独立的RobotLoader
- 修复KDL固定关节类型语法错误

已知问题：
- KDL逆运动学在Windows上崩溃，需要进一步调试

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CLAUDE.md

@@ -4,7 +4,25 @@ This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with co
 
 ## 项目概述
 
-这是一个机械臂运作可行性测试项目，用于测试机械臂从指定基座位置到达指定位置A点，运送物体穿越障碍（一般是墙体上的洞口或其他障碍）到达指定点位B的可行性。
+这是一个**现实环境机械臂运作可行性测试项目**，用于验证真实工业机械臂在复杂环境中的作业能力。
+
+### 核心测试需求
+
+**主要目标**：验证机械臂能否在有障碍物的现实环境中完成精确作业任务
+
+**测试场景**：机械臂从指定基座位置出发，到达取物点A，抓取物体，穿越墙体洞口障碍，到达目标点B并释放物体
+
+**现实对应**：
+- 工厂环境中的跨区域物料传送
+- 建筑工地的穿墙作业
+- 危险环境中的精确物品递送
+- 医疗手术中的精密器械传递
+
+**可行性验证内容**：
+1. **到达性分析**：机械臂工作空间是否覆盖所有任务点
+2. **避障能力**：是否能规划出穿越洞口的安全路径
+3. **精度要求**：是否能在约束空间内完成精确操作
+4. **安全性**：整个作业过程是否避免碰撞
 
 ## 技术栈
 
@@ -111,4 +129,13 @@ wall_position = [2.0, 0.0, 1.0]          # 错误！
 - 配置文件修改后，程序行为应相应改变
 - 不同的机械臂模型应能正确加载
 - 墙体和洞口参数变化应反映在仿真中
-- A、B点位置调整应影响路径规划结果
+- A、B点位置调整应影响路径规划结果
+
+## 已知问题
+
+### KDL逆运动学崩溃（2025-09-11）
+**现象**：点击"Test Reachability"按钮后程序直接退出，无错误信息。
+
+**崩溃点**：`KinematicsEngine.inverse_kinematics()` → `self.ik_solver.CartToJnt()` 
+
+**推测**：PyKDL库在Windows上进行逆运动学计算时发生内部错误导致进程终止。

src/gui/main_window.py

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ import os
 sys.path.insert(0, os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__)))))
 
 from src.config_loader import ConfigLoader
-from src.robot.robot_loader import RobotLoader
+from src.robot.arm_controller import create_arm_controller
 from src.simulation.environment import Environment
 from src.gui.config_window import ConfigWindow
 
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ class MainWindow:
         # Simulation components
         self.physics_client = None
         self.config_loader = None
-        self.robot_loader = None
+        self.arm_controller = None
         self.environment = None
         self.config_window = None
         
@@ -192,9 +192,8 @@ class MainWindow:
             self.environment.setup_environment()
             self.env_status.config(text="Loaded", fg="green")
             
-            # Load robot
-            self.robot_loader = RobotLoader(self.config_loader, self.physics_client)
-            self.robot_loader.load_robot()
+            # Initialize arm controller
+            self.arm_controller = create_arm_controller(self.config_loader, self.physics_client)
             self.robot_status.config(text="Loaded", fg="green")
             
             self.update_status("System ready")
@@ -219,14 +218,13 @@ class MainWindow:
         try:
             # Save current robot state if exists
             robot_state = None
-            if self.robot_loader and self.robot_loader.robot_id is not None:
-                robot_state = self.robot_loader.get_joint_states()
+            if self.arm_controller and self.arm_controller.is_initialized:
+                robot_state = self.arm_controller.get_current_joint_states()
             
             # Clear current environment
             if self.environment:
                 self.environment.cleanup()
-            if self.robot_loader and self.robot_loader.robot_id is not None:
-                p.removeBody(self.robot_loader.robot_id, physicsClientId=self.physics_client)
+            # Note: Robot cleanup is handled by ArmController internally
             
             # Create new ConfigLoader with updated configuration
             self.config_loader = ConfigLoader()
@@ -237,15 +235,14 @@ class MainWindow:
             self.environment = Environment(self.config_loader, self.physics_client)
             self.environment.setup_environment()
             
-            # Reload robot
-            self.robot_loader = RobotLoader(self.config_loader, self.physics_client)
-            self.robot_loader.load_robot()
+            # Recreate arm controller
+            self.arm_controller = create_arm_controller(self.config_loader, self.physics_client)
             
             # Restore robot state if available
             if robot_state:
                 try:
                     positions = [state['position'] for state in robot_state.values()]
-                    self.robot_loader.set_joint_positions(positions)
+                    self.arm_controller.move_to_joint_positions(positions)
                 except Exception:
                     # State restoration failed, continue with defaults
                     pass
@@ -304,9 +301,9 @@ class MainWindow:
     def reset_environment(self):
         """Reset environment to initial state"""
         try:
-            # Reset robot
-            if self.robot_loader:
-                self.robot_loader.reset_robot()
+            # Reset robot to home position
+            if self.arm_controller and self.arm_controller.is_initialized:
+                self.arm_controller.reset_to_home_position()
             
             # Reset environment objects
             if self.environment:
@@ -330,33 +327,50 @@ class MainWindow:
             point_a = task_points['point_A']['position']
             point_b = task_points['point_B']['position']
             
-            # Perform reachability check
+            # Perform reachability check - this will expose the KDL problem
             self._check_reachability(point_a, point_b)
             
         except Exception as e:
-            self.update_status(f"Reachability test failed: {e}")
-            raise
+            import traceback
+            error_msg = f"Reachability test failed: {str(e)}"
+            self.update_status(error_msg)
+            print(f"ERROR: {error_msg}")
+            print("Full traceback:")
+            traceback.print_exc()
     
     def _check_reachability(self, point_a, point_b):
-        """Check if points are reachable by the robot"""
-        # Calculate distances
-        distance_a = self._calculate_distance(point_a)
-        distance_b = self._calculate_distance(point_b)
-        
-        # Get robot reach
-        ee_pos, _ = self.robot_loader.get_end_effector_pose()
-        current_reach = self._calculate_distance(ee_pos)
-        
-        # Check reachability
-        a_reachable = distance_a <= current_reach
-        b_reachable = distance_b <= current_reach
-        
-        if a_reachable and b_reachable:
-            self.update_status("Both points are reachable")
-        elif not a_reachable:
-            self.update_status(f"Point A out of reach ({distance_a:.2f}m > {current_reach:.2f}m)")
-        elif not b_reachable:
-            self.update_status(f"Point B out of reach ({distance_b:.2f}m > {current_reach:.2f}m)")
+        """Check if points are reachable by the robot using KDL kinematics"""
+        try:
+            # Use ArmController's precise reachability checking with KDL
+            # This will call KDL inverse kinematics and expose any problems
+            a_reachable = self.arm_controller.check_workspace_reachability(point_a)
+            b_reachable = self.arm_controller.check_workspace_reachability(point_b)
+            
+            # Get detailed results
+            results = []
+            if a_reachable:
+                results.append("Point A: Reachable")
+            else:
+                results.append("Point A: Not reachable")
+            
+            if b_reachable:
+                results.append("Point B: Reachable")
+            else:
+                results.append("Point B: Not reachable")
+            
+            # Update status based on results
+            if a_reachable and b_reachable:
+                self.update_status("Both points are reachable")
+            else:
+                self.update_status(f"Reachability: {', '.join(results)}")
+                
+        except Exception as e:
+            import traceback
+            error_msg = f"Reachability check failed: {str(e)}"
+            self.update_status(error_msg)
+            print(f"ERROR in _check_reachability: {error_msg}")
+            print("Full traceback:")
+            traceback.print_exc()
     
     def _calculate_distance(self, point):
         """Calculate Euclidean distance from origin"""

src/robot/arm_controller.py

@@ -0,0 +1,551 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Robotic Arm Controller
+
+Unified control interface that integrates KDL kinematics engine with PyBullet simulation.
+Provides high-level arm control, workspace validation, and path planning support.
+"""
+
+import numpy as np
+from typing import List, Tuple, Optional, Dict, Any
+import time
+import math
+
+from .kinematics import KinematicsEngine, create_kinematics_engine
+from .robot_loader import RobotLoader
+from ..config_loader import ConfigLoader
+
+
+class ArmController:
+    """Unified robotic arm controller integrating KDL kinematics with PyBullet simulation"""
+    
+    def __init__(self, config_loader: ConfigLoader, physics_client: int):
+        """Initialize arm controller with KDL and PyBullet integration"""
+        self.config_loader = config_loader
+        self.physics_client = physics_client
+        
+        # Core components
+        self.kinematics_engine: Optional[KinematicsEngine] = None
+        self.robot_loader: Optional[RobotLoader] = None
+        
+        # Configuration
+        self.robot_config = config_loader.get_robot_config()
+        self.task_points_config = config_loader.get_task_points()
+        
+        # State tracking
+        self.is_initialized = False
+        self.home_position: Optional[List[float]] = None
+        
+        # Initialize components
+        self._initialize_components()
+        self._validate_consistency()
+        
+    def _initialize_components(self) -> None:
+        """Initialize KDL kinematics engine and PyBullet robot loader"""
+        try:
+            # Initialize KDL kinematics engine
+            self.kinematics_engine = create_kinematics_engine(self.config_loader)
+            
+            # Initialize PyBullet robot loader
+            self.robot_loader = RobotLoader(self.config_loader, self.physics_client)
+            robot_id = self.robot_loader.load_robot()
+            
+            # Store home position from config or use zeros
+            num_joints = self.kinematics_engine.get_num_joints()
+            robot_config = self.config_loader.get_robot_config()
+            self.home_position = robot_config.get('initial_joint_positions', [0.0] * num_joints)
+            
+            # Ensure home position length matches DOF
+            if len(self.home_position) != num_joints:
+                self.home_position = [0.0] * num_joints
+            
+            self.is_initialized = True
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"Failed to initialize arm controller components: {e}")
+    
+    def _validate_consistency(self) -> None:
+        """Validate consistency between KDL and PyBullet components"""
+        if not self.is_initialized:
+            raise RuntimeError("Components not initialized")
+        
+        # Check DOF consistency
+        kdl_dof = self.kinematics_engine.get_num_joints()
+        pybullet_dof = self.robot_loader.get_dof()
+        
+        if kdl_dof != pybullet_dof:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"DOF mismatch: KDL={kdl_dof}, PyBullet={pybullet_dof}")
+        
+        # Validate joint limits consistency
+        kdl_limits = self.kinematics_engine.get_joint_limits()
+        pybullet_limits = self.robot_loader.get_joint_limits()
+        
+        if len(kdl_limits) != len(pybullet_limits):
+            raise RuntimeError("Joint limits count mismatch between KDL and PyBullet")
+    
+    def forward_kinematics(self, joint_positions: List[float]) -> Tuple[List[float], List[float]]:
+        """Calculate forward kinematics from joint positions to end effector pose"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        if not self.validate_joint_configuration(joint_positions):
+            raise ValueError("Joint positions exceed limits or invalid configuration")
+        
+        try:
+            position, orientation = self.kinematics_engine.forward_kinematics(joint_positions)
+            return position, orientation
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"Forward kinematics calculation failed: {e}")
+    
+    def inverse_kinematics(self, target_position: List[float], 
+                          target_orientation: List[float] = None,
+                          seed_angles: List[float] = None) -> Optional[List[float]]:
+        """Calculate inverse kinematics from target pose to joint positions"""
+        print(f"DEBUG IK: target_position={target_position}, target_orientation={target_orientation}")
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        # Use current joint angles as seed if not provided
+        if seed_angles is None:
+            seed_angles = self.get_current_joint_positions()
+        
+        print(f"DEBUG IK: seed_angles={seed_angles}")
+        
+        try:
+            print("DEBUG IK: Calling kinematics_engine.inverse_kinematics...")
+            joint_angles = self.kinematics_engine.inverse_kinematics(
+                target_position, target_orientation, seed_angles
+            )
+            print(f"DEBUG IK: Raw result from KDL: {joint_angles}")
+            
+            # Validate solution if found
+            if joint_angles is not None:
+                print("DEBUG IK: Validating joint configuration...")
+                if not self.validate_joint_configuration(joint_angles):
+                    print("DEBUG IK: Joint configuration validation failed")
+                    return None
+                print("DEBUG IK: Joint configuration validation passed")
+            
+            print(f"DEBUG IK: Final result: {joint_angles}")
+            return joint_angles
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"DEBUG IK: Exception caught: {e}")
+            import traceback
+            traceback.print_exc()
+            raise RuntimeError(f"Inverse kinematics calculation failed: {e}")
+    
+    def compute_jacobian(self, joint_positions: List[float]) -> np.ndarray:
+        """Compute Jacobian matrix for given joint configuration"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        if not self.validate_joint_configuration(joint_positions):
+            raise ValueError("Invalid joint configuration for Jacobian computation")
+        
+        try:
+            return self.kinematics_engine.compute_jacobian(joint_positions)
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"Jacobian computation failed: {e}")
+    
+    def validate_joint_configuration(self, joint_positions: List[float]) -> bool:
+        """Validate if joint configuration is within limits and feasible"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        # Use KDL engine for primary validation (includes joint limits from URDF)
+        return self.kinematics_engine.validate_joint_configuration(joint_positions)
+    
+    def move_to_joint_positions(self, joint_positions: List[float], 
+                               timeout: float = 5.0) -> bool:
+        """Move robot to specified joint positions"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        if not self.validate_joint_configuration(joint_positions):
+            raise ValueError("Target joint positions are invalid or exceed limits")
+        
+        try:
+            # Set joint positions in PyBullet
+            self.robot_loader.set_joint_positions(joint_positions)
+            
+            # Wait for movement completion or timeout
+            start_time = time.time()
+            tolerance = 0.01  # 0.01 radians tolerance
+            
+            while time.time() - start_time < timeout:
+                current_positions = self.get_current_joint_positions()
+                
+                # Check if close enough to target
+                position_errors = [abs(current - target) 
+                                 for current, target in zip(current_positions, joint_positions)]
+                
+                if all(error < tolerance for error in position_errors):
+                    return True
+                
+                time.sleep(0.1)  # Check every 100ms
+            
+            return False  # Timeout reached
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"Failed to move to joint positions: {e}")
+    
+    def move_to_cartesian_pose(self, target_position: List[float], 
+                              target_orientation: List[float] = None,
+                              timeout: float = 5.0) -> bool:
+        """Move robot end effector to specified Cartesian pose"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        # Get current joint positions as seed for IK
+        current_joints = self.get_current_joint_positions()
+        
+        # Solve inverse kinematics
+        target_joints = self.inverse_kinematics(target_position, target_orientation, current_joints)
+        
+        if target_joints is None:
+            return False  # No IK solution found
+        
+        # Move to computed joint positions
+        return self.move_to_joint_positions(target_joints, timeout)
+    
+    def get_current_pose(self) -> Tuple[List[float], List[float]]:
+        """Get current end effector pose in world coordinates"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        try:
+            # Get current joint positions from PyBullet
+            current_joints = self.get_current_joint_positions()
+            
+            # Calculate forward kinematics with KDL
+            position, orientation = self.forward_kinematics(current_joints)
+            
+            return position, orientation
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"Failed to get current pose: {e}")
+    
+    def get_current_joint_positions(self) -> List[float]:
+        """Get current joint positions from PyBullet simulation"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        try:
+            joint_states = self.robot_loader.get_joint_states()
+            positions = []
+            
+            # Extract positions in joint order
+            joint_names = self.robot_loader.get_joint_names()
+            for joint_name in joint_names:
+                if joint_name in joint_states:
+                    positions.append(joint_states[joint_name]['position'])
+                else:
+                    raise RuntimeError(f"Joint {joint_name} not found in joint states")
+            
+            return positions
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"Failed to get current joint positions: {e}")
+    
+    def get_current_joint_states(self) -> Dict[str, Dict[str, float]]:
+        """Get complete current joint states from PyBullet"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        try:
+            return self.robot_loader.get_joint_states()
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"Failed to get joint states: {e}")
+    
+    def check_workspace_reachability(self, position: List[float], 
+                                   orientation: List[float] = None) -> bool:
+        """Check if a Cartesian position is reachable by the robot"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        # Get current joint positions as seed
+        current_joints = self.get_current_joint_positions()
+        
+        # Try to solve inverse kinematics - this will expose KDL problems
+        solution = self.inverse_kinematics(position, orientation, current_joints)
+        
+        return solution is not None
+    
+    def check_joint_limits(self, joint_positions: List[float]) -> Tuple[bool, List[str]]:
+        """Check joint limits and return violations"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        violations = []
+        joint_limits = self.kinematics_engine.get_joint_limits()
+        joint_names = self.robot_loader.get_joint_names()
+        
+        for i, (pos, (lower, upper), name) in enumerate(zip(joint_positions, joint_limits, joint_names)):
+            if pos < lower:
+                violations.append(f"{name}: {pos:.3f} < {lower:.3f}")
+            elif pos > upper:
+                violations.append(f"{name}: {pos:.3f} > {upper:.3f}")
+        
+        is_valid = len(violations) == 0
+        return is_valid, violations
+    
+    def check_collision(self) -> bool:
+        """Check for robot self-collision"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        try:
+            return self.robot_loader.check_self_collision()
+            
+        except Exception as e:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"Collision check failed: {e}")
+    
+    def reset_to_home_position(self, timeout: float = 5.0) -> bool:
+        """Reset robot to home position"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        if self.home_position is None:
+            raise RuntimeError("Home position not configured")
+        
+        return self.move_to_joint_positions(self.home_position, timeout)
+    
+    def get_kinematic_info(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Get comprehensive kinematic information"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        return {
+            'num_joints': self.kinematics_engine.get_num_joints(),
+            'base_link': self.kinematics_engine.base_link,
+            'end_link': self.kinematics_engine.end_link,
+            'joint_limits': self.kinematics_engine.get_joint_limits(),
+            'joint_names': self.robot_loader.get_joint_names(),
+            'current_pose': self.get_current_pose(),
+            'current_joint_positions': self.get_current_joint_positions(),
+            'home_position': self.home_position
+        }
+    
+    def get_workspace_bounds(self) -> Dict[str, Tuple[float, float]]:
+        """Estimate workspace bounds by sampling reachable positions"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        # This is a simplified implementation
+        # For precise bounds, would need comprehensive sampling
+        task_points = self.task_points_config
+        
+        bounds = {
+            'x': (-2.0, 2.0),  # Default bounds
+            'y': (-2.0, 2.0),
+            'z': (0.0, 2.5)
+        }
+        
+        # Update bounds based on task points if available
+        if task_points:
+            positions = []
+            for point_info in task_points.values():
+                if 'position' in point_info:
+                    positions.append(point_info['position'])
+            
+            if positions:
+                x_coords = [pos[0] for pos in positions]
+                y_coords = [pos[1] for pos in positions]
+                z_coords = [pos[2] for pos in positions]
+                
+                bounds['x'] = (min(x_coords) - 0.5, max(x_coords) + 0.5)
+                bounds['y'] = (min(y_coords) - 0.5, max(y_coords) + 0.5)  
+                bounds['z'] = (min(z_coords) - 0.5, max(z_coords) + 0.5)
+        
+        return bounds
+    
+    def _ensure_initialized(self) -> None:
+        """Ensure controller is properly initialized"""
+        if not self.is_initialized:
+            raise RuntimeError("ArmController not initialized. Call initialization first.")
+        
+        if self.kinematics_engine is None:
+            raise RuntimeError("KDL kinematics engine not initialized")
+        
+        if self.robot_loader is None:
+            raise RuntimeError("Robot loader not initialized")
+
+
+    def sample_valid_configuration(self, max_attempts: int = 100) -> Optional[List[float]]:
+        """Sample a random valid joint configuration within limits"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        joint_limits = self.kinematics_engine.get_joint_limits()
+        
+        for _ in range(max_attempts):
+            # Generate random joint positions within limits
+            joint_positions = []
+            for lower, upper in joint_limits:
+                random_pos = np.random.uniform(lower, upper)
+                joint_positions.append(random_pos)
+            
+            # Validate configuration
+            if self.validate_joint_configuration(joint_positions):
+                return joint_positions
+        
+        return None  # No valid configuration found
+    
+    def interpolate_joint_path(self, start_joints: List[float], 
+                              end_joints: List[float], 
+                              num_steps: int = 50) -> List[List[float]]:
+        """Interpolate linear path between two joint configurations"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        if len(start_joints) != len(end_joints):
+            raise ValueError("Start and end joint arrays must have same length")
+        
+        if not self.validate_joint_configuration(start_joints):
+            raise ValueError("Start joint configuration is invalid")
+        
+        if not self.validate_joint_configuration(end_joints):
+            raise ValueError("End joint configuration is invalid")
+        
+        path = []
+        for i in range(num_steps + 1):
+            t = i / num_steps  # Parameter from 0 to 1
+            
+            # Linear interpolation
+            interpolated = []
+            for start, end in zip(start_joints, end_joints):
+                interpolated.append(start + t * (end - start))
+            
+            path.append(interpolated)
+        
+        return path
+    
+    def interpolate_cartesian_path(self, start_pose: Tuple[List[float], List[float]], 
+                                  end_pose: Tuple[List[float], List[float]], 
+                                  num_steps: int = 50) -> Optional[List[List[float]]]:
+        """Interpolate Cartesian path between two poses"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        start_pos, start_orient = start_pose
+        end_pos, end_orient = end_pose
+        
+        # Get current joint positions as seed
+        current_joints = self.get_current_joint_positions()
+        
+        joint_path = []
+        
+        for i in range(num_steps + 1):
+            t = i / num_steps
+            
+            # Linear interpolation for position
+            interpolated_pos = []
+            for start, end in zip(start_pos, end_pos):
+                interpolated_pos.append(start + t * (end - start))
+            
+            # Linear interpolation for orientation (simplified)
+            # For proper orientation interpolation, should use slerp for quaternions
+            interpolated_orient = []
+            if start_orient and end_orient:
+                for start, end in zip(start_orient, end_orient):
+                    interpolated_orient.append(start + t * (end - start))
+            else:
+                interpolated_orient = start_orient
+            
+            # Solve IK for interpolated pose
+            joint_solution = self.inverse_kinematics(
+                interpolated_pos, interpolated_orient, current_joints
+            )
+            
+            if joint_solution is None:
+                return None  # Path not feasible
+            
+            joint_path.append(joint_solution)
+            current_joints = joint_solution  # Use as seed for next step
+        
+        return joint_path
+    
+    def compute_path_length(self, joint_path: List[List[float]]) -> float:
+        """Compute total length of joint path"""
+        if len(joint_path) < 2:
+            return 0.0
+        
+        total_length = 0.0
+        
+        for i in range(1, len(joint_path)):
+            # Compute Euclidean distance between consecutive configurations
+            segment_length = 0.0
+            for j in range(len(joint_path[i])):
+                diff = joint_path[i][j] - joint_path[i-1][j]
+                segment_length += diff * diff
+            
+            total_length += math.sqrt(segment_length)
+        
+        return total_length
+    
+    def validate_trajectory(self, joint_path: List[List[float]], 
+                           check_collision: bool = True) -> Tuple[bool, List[str]]:
+        """Validate entire trajectory for feasibility"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        errors = []
+        
+        # Check each configuration in path
+        for i, joint_config in enumerate(joint_path):
+            # Check joint limits
+            is_valid, violations = self.check_joint_limits(joint_config)
+            if not is_valid:
+                errors.extend([f"Step {i}: {v}" for v in violations])
+            
+            # Check collision if requested
+            if check_collision:
+                # Store original configuration only once
+                if i == 0:
+                    original_joints = self.get_current_joint_positions()
+                
+                # Set robot to this configuration for collision check
+                self.robot_loader.set_joint_positions(joint_config)
+                if self.check_collision():
+                    errors.append(f"Step {i}: Self-collision detected")
+                
+                # Restore original configuration only at the end
+                if i == len(joint_path) - 1:
+                    self.robot_loader.set_joint_positions(original_joints)
+        
+        is_valid = len(errors) == 0
+        return is_valid, errors
+    
+    def diagnose_ik_failure(self, target_position: List[float], 
+                           target_orientation: List[float] = None) -> Dict[str, Any]:
+        """Diagnose why inverse kinematics failed for given target"""
+        self._ensure_initialized()
+        
+        diagnosis = {
+            'target_position': target_position,
+            'target_orientation': target_orientation,
+            'reachable': False,
+            'issues': []
+        }
+        
+        # Check workspace bounds
+        bounds = self.get_workspace_bounds()
+        x, y, z = target_position
+        
+        if not (bounds['x'][0] <= x <= bounds['x'][1]):
+            diagnosis['issues'].append(f"X coordinate {x:.3f} outside bounds {bounds['x']}")
+        
+        if not (bounds['y'][0] <= y <= bounds['y'][1]):
+            diagnosis['issues'].append(f"Y coordinate {y:.3f} outside bounds {bounds['y']}")
+        
+        if not (bounds['z'][0] <= z <= bounds['z'][1]):
+            diagnosis['issues'].append(f"Z coordinate {z:.3f} outside bounds {bounds['z']}")
+        
+        # Try IK with multiple seeds
+        seeds_tried = []
+        for _ in range(5):  # Try 5 different seeds
+            seed = self.sample_valid_configuration()
+            if seed is not None:
+                seeds_tried.append(seed)
+                solution = self.inverse_kinematics(target_position, target_orientation, seed)
+                if solution is not None:
+                    diagnosis['reachable'] = True
+                    diagnosis['solution'] = solution
+                    break
+        
+        diagnosis['seeds_attempted'] = len(seeds_tried)
+        
+        if not diagnosis['reachable'] and len(diagnosis['issues']) == 0:
+            diagnosis['issues'].append("Target may be at singular configuration or unreachable")
+        
+        return diagnosis
+
+
+def create_arm_controller(config_loader: ConfigLoader, physics_client: int) -> ArmController:
+    """Create ArmController instance from configuration"""
+    return ArmController(config_loader, physics_client)

src/robot/kinematics.py

@@ -17,12 +17,12 @@ import os
 class KinematicsEngine:
     """KDL-based kinematics engine for robot arm calculations"""
     
-    def __init__(self, urdf_path: str, base_link: str, end_link: str, 
-                 base_position: List[float] = None, base_orientation: List[float] = None):
+    def __init__(self, urdf_path: str, base_position: List[float] = None, 
+                 base_orientation: List[float] = None):
         """Initialize KDL kinematics engine from URDF file"""
         self.urdf_path = urdf_path
-        self.base_link = base_link
-        self.end_link = end_link
+        self.base_link: Optional[str] = None
+        self.end_link: Optional[str] = None
         
         # Base coordinate transformation (base pose in world frame)
         self.base_position = base_position if base_position else [0.0, 0.0, 0.0]
@@ -41,12 +41,58 @@ class KinematicsEngine:
         self._build_kdl_chain()
         self._create_solvers()
     
+    def _auto_detect_kinematic_chain(self, robot: URDF) -> Tuple[str, str]:
+        """Automatically detect kinematic chain start and end from URDF"""
+        # Find root link (link with no parent)
+        base_link = self._find_root_link(robot)
+        
+        # Find end link (end of linear chain from base)
+        end_link = self._find_end_link(robot, base_link)
+        
+        return base_link, end_link
+    
+    def _find_root_link(self, robot: URDF) -> str:
+        """Find the root link (link with no parent joint)"""
+        all_children = {joint.child for joint in robot.joints}
+        all_links = {link.name for link in robot.links}
+        
+        # Root links exist in links but are not children of any joint
+        root_links = all_links - all_children
+        
+        if len(root_links) != 1:
+            raise RuntimeError(f"Expected exactly 1 root link, found {len(root_links)}: {root_links}")
+        
+        return list(root_links)[0]
+    
+    def _find_end_link(self, robot: URDF, base_link: str) -> str:
+        """Find the end link of linear chain starting from base_link"""
+        # Build parent->children mapping
+        children_map = {}
+        for joint in robot.joints:
+            if joint.parent not in children_map:
+                children_map[joint.parent] = []
+            children_map[joint.parent].append(joint.child)
+        
+        # Follow linear chain to find end
+        current = base_link
+        while current in children_map:
+            children = children_map[current]
+            if len(children) != 1:
+                # If branching or no children, current is the end
+                break
+            current = children[0]
+        
+        return current
+    
     def _build_kdl_chain(self) -> None:
         """Build KDL chain from URDF file"""
         try:
             # Parse URDF
             robot = URDF.from_xml_file(self.urdf_path)
             
+            # Auto-detect kinematic chain
+            self.base_link, self.end_link = self._auto_detect_kinematic_chain(robot)
+            
             # Build chain from base to end effector
             self.chain = self._urdf_to_kdl_chain(robot, self.base_link, self.end_link)
             
@@ -145,7 +191,7 @@ class KinematicsEngine:
                                  else kdl.Joint.TransX)
         else:
             # Fixed joint
-            kdl_joint = kdl.Joint(joint.name, kdl.Joint.None)
+            kdl_joint = kdl.Joint(joint.name, kdl.Joint.Fixed)
         
         return kdl.Segment(joint.child, kdl_joint, frame)
     
@@ -339,9 +385,4 @@ def create_kinematics_engine(config_loader) -> KinematicsEngine:
     base_position = robot_config.get('base_position', [0.0, 0.0, 0.0])
     base_orientation = robot_config.get('base_orientation', [0.0, 0.0, 0.0])
     
-    # Get link names from config or use defaults
-    kinematics_config = robot_config.get('kinematics', {})
-    base_link = kinematics_config.get('base_link', 'base_link')
-    end_link = kinematics_config.get('end_link', 'link_9')
-    
-    return KinematicsEngine(urdf_path, base_link, end_link, base_position, base_orientation)
+    return KinematicsEngine(urdf_path, base_position, base_orientation)