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English
Cambridge University Press
15 September 2022
Discover a fresh take on classical screw theory and understand the geometry embedded within robots and mechanisms with this essential text. The book begins with a geometrical study of points, lines, and planes and slowly takes the reader toward a mastery of screw theory with some cutting-edge results, all while using only basic linear algebra and ordinary vectors.

It features a discussion of the geometry of parallel and serial robot manipulators, in addition to the reciprocity of screws and a singularity study. All 41 essential screw systems are unveiled, establishing the possible freedom twists and constraint wrenches for a kinematic joint. Familiarizing the reader with screw geometry in order to study the statics and kinematics of robots and mechanisms, this is a perfect resource for engineers and graduate students.

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Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Height: 250mm,  Width: 171mm,  Spine: 16mm
Weight:   550g
ISBN:   9780521630894
ISBN 10:   0521630894
Pages:   238
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
1. Geometry of points, lines, and planes; 2. Coordinate transformations and manipulator kinematics; 3. Statics of a rigid body; 4. Velocity analysis; 5. Reciprocal screws; 6. Singularity analysis of serial chains; 7. Acceleration analysis of serially connected rigid bodies.

Carl Crane is Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida. He is a fellow of the ASME. Michael Griffis is Senior Lecturer at the University of Florida. Joseph Duffy was a great kinematician who passionately promoted screw theory. He was the Director of the Center for Intelligent Machines and Robotics at the University of Florida and a Graduate Research Professor, who taught screw theory. He received countless awards, including the ASME Machine Design Award in 2000.

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