Table of Contents

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   Book Overview
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   Chapter 1 Busker Robot: A Robotic Painting System for Rendering Images into Watercolour Artworks
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   Chapter 2 A Simple and General Closed-Form Method for Direct Kinematics of Mechanism Based on SOC Modeling
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   Chapter 3 Development of LARMbot 2, A Novel Humanoid Robot with Parallel Architectures
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   Chapter 4 A Two-Step Algorithm for the Dynamic Reduction of Flexible Mechanisms
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   Chapter 5 A Variable Stiffness Robotic Arm Using Linearly Actuated Compliant Parallel Guided Mechanism
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   Chapter 6 Development of a Sensing System for Zero Gravity Simulation Using a Robot Manipulator to Test Antenna Reflector Unfolding in Satellites
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   Chapter 7 Underactuated Finger Behavior Correlation Between Vision System Based Experimental Tests and Multibody Simulations
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   Chapter 8 Unified Pose Parametrization for 1T2R Parallel Manipulators
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    Chapter 9 Synthesis of Cartesian Manipulator of a Class RoboMech
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    Chapter 10 A Modular Cable-Driven Surgical Robot with a Safe Joint Design
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    Chapter 11 A Novel Kinematic Model of Spatial Five-Bar Linkage PPSPS for Testing Accuracy of Two-Axis Moving Table with Ball-Bar
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    Chapter 12 Dynamic Modeling of Flexural Beams with Combined Loads in Compliant Mechanisms
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    Chapter 13 Kinematic Analysis of a 3-RRR Spherical Parallel Mechanism with Configurable Base
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    Chapter 14 Workspace and Cuspidality Analysis of a 2-X Planar Manipulator
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    Chapter 15 A Gripper Mechanism to Automate Overload Process for Fuel Elements
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    Chapter 16 Preloaded Structures for Space Exploration Vehicles
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    Chapter 17 A Tooth Profile Design Method for Harmonic Drive Without Tip Interference
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    Chapter 18 Design of V2SOM: The Safety Mechanism for Cobot’s Rotary Joints
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    Chapter 19 Redesign and Construction of a Low-Cost CaPaMan Prototype
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    Chapter 20 A Novel SMA Driven Compliant Rotary Actuator Based on Double Helical Structure
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    Chapter 21 Real Time Redundancy-Based Approach to Robot-Patient Safe Enhancement: Application to Doppler Sonography
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    Chapter 22 Geometric Loci for the Kinematic Analysis of Planar Mechanisms via the Instantaneous Geometric Invariants
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    Chapter 23 Comparison of Workspace Analysis for Different Spherical Parallel Mechanisms
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    Chapter 24 A Proposed Software Framework for Studying the Grasp Stability of Underactuated Fingers
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    Chapter 25 Workspace Analysis and Dimensional Synthesis of the PR RS- RR C Shoenflies-Motion Generator
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    Chapter 26 Homogenization of the Jacobian Matrix of Manipulators by Using Inertial Parameters
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    Chapter 27 Type Synthesis of Kinematically Redundant Parallel Manipulators Based on the HEXA Parallel Robot
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    Chapter 28 A Look-Ahead Trajectory Planning Algorithm for Spray Painting Robots with Non-spherical Wrists
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    Chapter 29 Performance Evaluation of an LQG Controller of a Robotic Link with Fractional Dampers Based on Their Integer–Order Approximation
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    Chapter 30 Dynamic Modeling and Experimental Validation of a Haptic Finger Based on a McKibben Muscle
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    Chapter 31 Preliminary Investigation of Static and Dynamic Properties of SLM Lattice Structures for Robotic Applications
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    Chapter 32 Energy Saving in Redundant Robotic Cells: Optimal Trajectory Planning
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    Chapter 33 A Novel Approach for Antiresonance Assignment in Undamped Vibrating Systems
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    Chapter 34 Chopstick-type Gripper Mechanism for Meal-Assistance Robot Capable of Adapting to Size and Elasticity of Foods
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    Chapter 35 A Novel Collision Avoidance Method for Serial Robots
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    Chapter 36 Functional Design of a Biomimetic Flapper
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    Chapter 37 Design Process of a New Lighting Robotic Arm for Operating Room
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    Chapter 38 Hun Yi - A Spherical Pointing and Measuring Instrument Invented in Ancient China
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    Chapter 39 Dynamic Study of an Adaptive Intelligent Cervical Brace Model Under Actuation
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    Chapter 40 Towards a Safe Physical Human-Robot Interaction for Tele-Operated System: Application to Doppler Sonography
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    Chapter 41 Coupling Mechanisms for Multi-Fingered Robotic Hands with Skew Axes
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    Chapter 42 Design and Dynamic Modeling of a Novel Single-Wheel Pendulum Robot
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    Chapter 43 Intuitive Hand Guidance of a Force-Controlled Sensitive Mobile Manipulator
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    Chapter 44 Social Humanoid Robot SARA: Development and Realization of the Shrug Mechanism
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    Chapter 45 Development of Hand Exoskeleton Prototype for Assisted Rehabilitation
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    Chapter 46 Application of a Parametric Modal Analysis Approach to Flexible-Multibody Systems
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    Chapter 47 In-Operation Structural Modification of Planetary Gear Sets Using Design Optimization Methods
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    Chapter 48 A Robot for Welding Inspection in Offshore Mooring Chains
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    Chapter 49 Agri_q: Agriculture UGV for Monitoring and Drone Landing
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    Chapter 50 A Fail-Safe Operation Strategy for LAWEX (LARM Wire Driven EXercising Device)
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    Chapter 51 Underactuated Elements Design Criterion for Envelop Gripper Mechanism
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    Chapter 52 AXO-SUIT - A Modular Full-Body Exoskeleton for Physical Assistance