Mechanism Design - Enumeration of Kinematic Structures According to Function P9

Robotic Mechanisms During the last few decades, robot manipulators have been used primarily for repetitive operations and in hazardous environments. Typical applications include parts loading and unloading, radioactive material handling, space and undersea exploration, spot welding, spray painting, sealant application, and some simple component assembly. Recently, there is an increasing interest in making robots more intelligent and more user friendly. Thus, medical-surgery robots, household service robots, microrobots, and others are becoming available. Although much effort has been spent on the development of robot manipulators, the ultimate goal of developing user-friendly, intelligent robots that can emulate human functions is still in its...