Advances in Mechanisms, Robotics and Design Education and Research

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.

We are delighted to present a select compilation of papers that represent recent
advances in kinematics, mechanisms, design and robotics research and
education. The papers celebrate the achievements of Professor Kenneth
Waldron who has made immeasurable contributions to these fields in the last fifty
years. His leadership and his pioneering work have influenced thousands of
people in our community. During this period, he has mentored over 35 doctoral
and 30 masters ...