Robot Mechanisms

Download or read book Robot Mechanisms written by Jadran Lenarcic and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the area of robot mechanisms, primarily considering industrial manipulators and humanoid arms. The book is intended for both teaching and self-study. Emphasis is given to the fundamentals of kinematic analysis and the design of robot mechanisms. The coverage of topics is untypical. The focus is on robot kinematics. The book creates a balance between theoretical and practical aspects in the development and application of robot mechanisms, and includes the latest achievements and trends in robot science and technology.