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Advances in Italian Mechanism Science

Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of IFToMM Italy

  • Conference proceedings
  • © 2021

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Editors:
  1. Vincenzo Niola

    1. University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy

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  2. Alessandro Gasparetto

    1. University of Udine, Udine, Italy

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  • Discusses the latest advances in mechanism and machine science
  • Presents new designs and applications of mechanical systems
  • Written by leading experts in the field

Part of the book series: Mechanisms and Machine Science (Mechan. Machine Science, volume 91)

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Conference proceedings info: IFToMM ITALY 2020.

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Table of contents (98 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. History of Mechanism Science

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. The Bolognese Silk Mill: One of the Earliest Examples of Factory System

      • Stefano Comino, Alessandro Gasparetto
      Pages 3-10

    3. A Brief History of Piano Mechanics

      • Matteo Russo, Jose A. Robles-Linares
      Pages 11-19

    4. Nikolai Kolchin (1894–1975)

      • Pavel Andrienko, Alexander Evgrafov, Vladimir Karazin, Denis Kozlikin
      Pages 20-28

    5. D’Alembert and the Wave Equation

      • Agamenon R. E. Oliveira
      Pages 29-36

    6. Design Experiences for Reconstruction of an Ancient Roman Crane

      • Marco Ceccarelli
      Pages 37-45

    7. The Italian Textbooks of Mechanics Applied to Machines in the Modern Age

      • Marco Cocconcelli
      Pages 46-54

    8. Using Old Schröder-Reuleaux Models in Modern Kinematics Lectures

      • Walter Franco, Giuseppe Quaglia, Andrea Trivella
      Pages 55-65

    9. Recent Teaching Experiences on Mechanism and Machine Theory

      • Giuseppe Carbone, Domenico De Falco
      Pages 66-74

    10. The Odometers of Marcus Vitruvius Pollio and Leonardo Da Vinci

      • Massimo Callegari, Stefano Brillarelli, Cecilia Scoccia
      Pages 75-82

  3. Biomechanical Engineering

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 83-83
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    2. Investigation of Internal Human Body Dynamic Forces Developed During a Vehicle Ride

      • Raj Desai, Anirban Guha, P. Seshu
      Pages 85-93

    3. Design of an Articulated Neck for Testbed Mannequin

      • José Luis Rueda Arreguin, Marco Ceccarelli, Christopher Rene Torres San Miguel
      Pages 94-101

    4. Design and Experimental Characterization of an Underactuated Finger Mechanism

      • Francesco Samani, Marco Ceccarelli
      Pages 102-110

    5. Handwheelchair.q: New Prototype of Manual Wheelchair for Everyday Life

      • Paride Cavallone, Elvio Bonisoli, Giuseppe Quaglia
      Pages 111-119

    6. A Novel Architecture for a Fully Wearable Assistive Hand Exoskeleton System

      • Nicola Secciani, Marco Pagliai, Francesco Buonamici, Federica Vannetti, Yary Volpe, Alessandro Ridolfi
      Pages 120-127

    7. Rehabilitative Hand Exoskeleton System: A New Modular Mechanical Design for a Remote Actuated Device

      • Lorenzo Bartalucci, Nicola Secciani, Jonathan Gelli, Andrea Della Valle, Alessandro Ridolfi, Benedetto Allotta
      Pages 128-136

    8. A Compliant and Robust Robotic Hand Fabricated with 3D Printed Soft Materials

      • Daniele Leonardis, Antonio Frisoli
      Pages 137-144

    9. Design of a Twisted String Actuated Haptic Thimble for Cutaneous Force Feedback

      • Daniele Leonardis, Luca Tiseni, Domenico Chiaradia, Antonio Frisoli
      Pages 145-153
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This book presents the proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of IFToMM ITALY, held online on September 9-11, 2020. It includes peer-reviewed papers on the latest advances in mechanism and machine science, discussing topics such as biomechanical engineering, computational kinematics, the history of mechanism and machine science, gearing and transmissions, multi-body dynamics, robotics and mechatronics, the dynamics of machinery, tribology, vibrations, rotor dynamics and vehicle dynamics. A valuable, up-to-date resource, it offers an essential overview of the subject for scientists and practitioners alike, and will inspire further investigations and research. 

Editors and Affiliations

  • University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy

    Vincenzo Niola

  • University of Udine, Udine, Italy

    Alessandro Gasparetto

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