Multiple manipulators coordination control is a hot topic in the field of robotic research. Key research issues
are explored in this paper, including the base frame calibration, the dynamic modeling of coordinating system and the coordination motion controller synthesis. The problems of coordinating system dynamic modeling and motion controller synthesis are extensively analyzed. This paper presents a review of the research development and present status for the problem of multiple manipulators coordination control, aiming to show readers the future research direction in this field.