This book contains papers on a wide range of topics in the area of kinematics, mechanisms, robotics, and design, addressing new research advances and innovations in design education. The content is divided into five main categories headed ‘Historical Perspectives’, ‘Kinematics and Mechanisms’, ‘Robotic Systems’, ‘Legged Locomotion’, and ‘Design Engineering Education’. Contributions take the form of survey articles, historical perspectives, commentaries on trends on education or research, original research contributions, and papers on design education.
This volume celebrates the achievements of Professor Kenneth Waldron who has made innumerable and invaluable contributions to these fields in the last fifty years. His leadership and his pioneering work have influenced thousands of people in this discipline.
Edited by:
Vijay Kumar, James Schmiedeler, S. V. Sreenivasan, Hai-Jun Su Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Country of Publication: Switzerland Edition: 2013 ed. Volume: 14 Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 7.568kg ISBN:9783319003979 ISBN 10: 3319003976 Series:Mechanisms and Machine Science Pages: 400 Publication Date:06 May 2013 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active