Parallel Robots: Mechanics and Control

Although many industrial applications have adopted parallel robots, few textbooks introduce their analysis in terms of dynamics and control. Filling the gap, this book combines the analysis of kinematics and dynamics with methods of designing controllers. It brings together analysis and design tools for engineers and researchers who want to design and implement parallel structures. Coverage includes Jacobian analysis, three methods for dynamic analysis, and advanced topics in control. Throughout, case studies show how the techniques can be applied in practice.