Advanced Mechanics in Robotic Systems
Humans have always been fascinated with the concept of artificial life and the construction of machines that look and behave like people. As the field of robotics evolves, it demands continuous development of successful systems with high-performance chara
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Nestor Eduardo Nava Rodríguez Editor
Advanced Mechanics in Robotic Systems
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Prof. Nestor Eduardo Nava Rodríguez Carlos III University Av. Universidad 30 28911 Leganés, Madrid Spain e-mail: [email protected]
ISBN 978-0-85729-587-3 DOI 10.1007/978-0-85729-588-0
e-ISBN 978-0-85729-588-0
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Preface
This book provides information of the stage of mechanical design for relevant applications in robotic fields. During recent years, some new technologies have been developed and put into widespread use. Humans have always been fascinated with the concept of artificial life and the construction of machines that look and behave like people. The robotics evolution demands even more development of successful systems with high-performance characteristics for practical and useful applications. For example, humanoid robot is a system elaborated for helping or replacing persons in dangerous or undesirable works. But, it is a complex machine in which an effective design represents a challenge for researchers and scientists. Therefore, mechanical designers have studied suitable methods and procedures in order to obtain feasible results for this kind of biped walking machines. In rehabilitation field, the inclusion of robots is growing up rapidly since the good operation results that have been performed for these automated machines. Mechanical prosthesis of hand, arms or legs have improved the quality of life for handicap people providing them autonomy and versatility. Beside industrial robots, mobile robots can be the most frequent robot devices found in the market; vacuum machines or wheeled and legged robot for inspection or security applications are examples of commercial pr
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