Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanisms and Machines

Dear Colleagues,

Traditionally, kinematics and dynamics for mechanisms and machines have been limited to rigid body motion constrained by clearance-free joints. Such assumptions greatly simplify the study of this discipline, which contributes to a rapid establishment of mechanism and machine sciences. However, the quick advancement of science and technology, the vigorous development of computers, electromechanical integration, sensors, actuators, digital control, and new materials have profoundly affected the development of mechanism and machine sciences. In view of this, the integration of emerging technologies into traditional mechanism and machine sciences can be regarded as an important trend. Therefore, this Special Issue will be devoted to the exchange of technical and scientific information on theory and practice regarding the modernization of mechanical, mechatronic, and robotic systems. The topics will cover the state-of-the-art research on mechanism synthesis and analysis, theoretical and computational kinematics, compliant mechanisms, origami-based engineering design, motion planning, dynamics, the control of robots, medical and rehabilitation robotics, novel mechanisms, robots, applications, and mechanism-based metamaterials. We seek submissions with original perspectives and transformational breakthroughs on the aforementioned themes.

Prof. Dr. Dar-Zen Chen
Dr. Kuan-Lun Hsu
Guest Editors

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