Parallel Kinematic Machines

I: Theoretical Aspects.- Research and Development in the Field of Parallel Kinematic Systems in Europe.- Parallel Kinematic Machine Research at NIST: Past, Present and Future.- Systematic Enumeration of Parallel Manipulators.- Classification and Kinematic Modelling of Fully-Parallel Manipulators - A Review.- Kinematic Analysis of Parallel Manipulators.- Closed Form Solution to the Orientation Workspace of Stewart Parallel Manipulators.- The importance of Optimal Design for Parallel Structures.- Design, Reconfiguration, and Control of Parallel Kinematic Machines.- Precision Requirements of Hexapod-Machines and Investigation Results.- On the Geometric and Thermal Errors of a Hexapod Machine Tool.- Error Modeling and Compensation for Parallel Kinematic Machines.- Pose Measurement of Parallel Kinematic Machines with Serial Link Measuring Systems.- Calibration and Self-Calibration of Hexapod MachineTools.- Dynamics and Controls of Hexapod Machine Tools.- Evaluation of Control Algorithms for High-Speed Motion Control of Machine-Tool Structures based on Stewart Platforms.- Parallel Link Machine Tools: Simulation, Workspace Analysis and Component Positioning.- On the Use and Augmentation of Hexapod Machine Tools.- II: Industrial Requirements and Applications.- Will PKM be Adopted by Industry?.- Parallel Kinematic Mechanisms: New Design Parameters for Manufacturing System Design.- Parallel Kinematics: the Importance of Enabling Technologies.- A Systematic Comparison of Parallel Kinematics.- Experiences with a Hexapod-Based Machine Tool.- Parallel Link Mechanism Machine Tools: Acceptance Testing and Performance Analysis.- Hexaglide 6 DOF and Triaglide 3 DOF Parallel Manipulators.- From Hexa to HexaM.- Structure and Characteristics of the Hybrid Manipulator Georg V.- LINAPOD - Machine Tools as Parallel Link Systems Based on a Modular Design.- The Delta Robot within the Industry.- The Delta Parallel Robot.- The Tetrahedral Tripod.- Survey of R&D Activities Related toParallel