The growing market for lightweight robots inspires new use-cases, such as collaborative
manipulators for human-centered automation. However, widespread adoption faces …

In order to achieve high performance of robotic manipulators, light-weight and high
manipulability are two essential indicators. In this paper, a model of UR5 (Universal Robot) …

This work aims to develop a classification model for drives actuators features depending on
their feature. The proposed model consists of nine levels that include the most common …

This paper presents a multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) framework for automated
design of a modular industrial robot. The developed design framework seamlessly …

Abstract Development of modern aircraft has become more and more expensive and time
consuming. In order to minimize the development cost, an improvement of the conceptual …

The simulation of surgical procedures, in the case of hard tissues such as bone or teeth
milling, using a haptic milling surgery simulator requires a haptic device which can provide …

Industrial robots are the most widely manufactured and utilized type of robots in industries.
Improving the design process of industrial robots would lead to further developments in …

Product family design is a well recognised method to address the demands of mass
customisation. A potential drawback of product families is that the performance of individual …

Water resource is basic natural and strategic economic resource. The core of water resource
optimization is to raise the efficiency of using water which ensures the sustainable …

This chapter presents brief history and current state of robotics, relevant industrial
applications and discusses why to automate as well as practical automation modes …