Robot Wrist Actuators

The first book devoted to robot wrists, this text/reference describes the various morphologies of wrist actuators through the lavish use of photographs, and diagrammatic and isometric drawings. Displays the most significant robot wrists of the past, now is use, and under development. Provides background material covering history of robot wrists, and use of the human wrist as a model for robot wrist actuators. All types of wrist actuators are surveyed, and new wrist designs are disclosed in full detail. Treatment is practical--there are helpful design guidelines, with specific design techniques and methods. Also includes a detailed, annotated bibliography of patents, articles, and books.