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Analysis and Synthesis of Compliant Parallel Mechanisms—Screw Theory Approach

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  • Begins with the theoretical background of screw theory and systematically addresses both compliance characteristics of flexible elements and their configuration design
  • Helps readers obtain a good understanding of both the solid mechanics of ?exible elements and their configuration design, based on a mechanism-equivalent approach in the framework of screw theory
  • Covers a broad range of compliant parallel mechanism design topics, from stiffness to constraint decomposition, from conceptual design to dimensional design, and from analysis to synthesis

Part of the book series: Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics (STAR, volume 139)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiii
  2. Introduction

    • Chen Qiu, Jian S. Dai
    Pages 1-15
  3. An Introduction to Screw Theory

    • Chen Qiu, Jian S. Dai
    Pages 17-31
  4. Screw Representation of Flexible Elements

    • Chen Qiu, Jian S. Dai
    Pages 33-48
  5. Construction of Compliant Mechanisms

    • Chen Qiu, Jian S. Dai
    Pages 49-64
  6. Conceptual Design of Compliant Parallel Mechanisms

    • Chen Qiu, Jian S. Dai
    Pages 65-79
  7. Conclusions and Future Work

    • Chen Qiu, Jian S. Dai
    Pages 147-151
  8. Back Matter

    Pages 153-162

About this book

This book addresses the design of compliant mechanisms, presenting readers with a good understanding of both the solid mechanics of flexible elements and their configuration design, based on a mechanism-equivalent approach in the framework of screw theory.


The book begins with the theoretical background of screw theory, and systematically addresses both the compliance characteristics of flexible elements and their configuration design. The book then covers a broad range of compliant parallel mechanism design topics, from stiffness to constraint decomposition, from conceptual design to dimensional design, and from analysis to synthesis, as well as the large deformation problem; this is followed by both simulations and physical experiments, offering readers a solid foundation and useful tools. Given its scope and the results it presents, the book will certainly benefit and inform future research on the topic. It offers a valuable asset for researchers, developers, engineers and graduate students with an interest in compliant mechanisms, robotics and screw theory.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Innovation Centre, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore

    Chen Qiu

  • Department of Informatics, King's College London, London, UK

    Jian S. Dai

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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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