How does forward kinematics differ from inverse kinematics in manipulators?

Example Concept: In forward kinematics, the joint angles or positions are known, and the task is to compute the position and orientation of the end-effector using the robot's kinematic equations. In contrast, inverse kinematics involves finding the joint parameters that result in a specific position and orientation of the end-effector, which often requires solving complex equations and may have multiple or no solutions.