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Advances in Italian Mechanism Science

Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of IFToMM Italy

  • Discusses the latest advances in mechanism and machine science

  • Presents new designs and applications of mechanical systems

  • Written by leading experts in the field

Part of the book series: Mechanisms and Machine Science (Mechan. Machine Science, volume 91)

Conference series link(s): IFToMM ITALY: The International Conference of IFToMM ITALY

Conference proceedings info: IFToMM ITALY 2020.

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Table of contents (98 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
  2. History of Mechanism Science

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. The Bolognese Silk Mill: One of the Earliest Examples of Factory System

      • Stefano Comino, Alessandro Gasparetto
      Pages 3-10
    3. A Brief History of Piano Mechanics

      • Matteo Russo, Jose A. Robles-Linares
      Pages 11-19
    4. Nikolai Kolchin (1894–1975)

      • Pavel Andrienko, Alexander Evgrafov, Vladimir Karazin, Denis Kozlikin
      Pages 20-28
    5. D’Alembert and the Wave Equation

      • Agamenon R. E. Oliveira
      Pages 29-36
    6. Using Old Schröder-Reuleaux Models in Modern Kinematics Lectures

      • Walter Franco, Giuseppe Quaglia, Andrea Trivella
      Pages 55-65
    7. Recent Teaching Experiences on Mechanism and Machine Theory

      • Giuseppe Carbone, Domenico De Falco
      Pages 66-74
    8. The Odometers of Marcus Vitruvius Pollio and Leonardo Da Vinci

      • Massimo Callegari, Stefano Brillarelli, Cecilia Scoccia
      Pages 75-82
  3. Biomechanical Engineering

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 83-83
    2. Design of an Articulated Neck for Testbed Mannequin

      • José Luis Rueda Arreguin, Marco Ceccarelli, Christopher Rene Torres San Miguel
      Pages 94-101
    3. Handwheelchair.q: New Prototype of Manual Wheelchair for Everyday Life

      • Paride Cavallone, Elvio Bonisoli, Giuseppe Quaglia
      Pages 111-119
    4. A Novel Architecture for a Fully Wearable Assistive Hand Exoskeleton System

      • Nicola Secciani, Marco Pagliai, Francesco Buonamici, Federica Vannetti, Yary Volpe, Alessandro Ridolfi
      Pages 120-127
    5. Rehabilitative Hand Exoskeleton System: A New Modular Mechanical Design for a Remote Actuated Device

      • Lorenzo Bartalucci, Nicola Secciani, Jonathan Gelli, Andrea Della Valle, Alessandro Ridolfi, Benedetto Allotta
      Pages 128-136
    6. Design of a Twisted String Actuated Haptic Thimble for Cutaneous Force Feedback

      • Daniele Leonardis, Luca Tiseni, Domenico Chiaradia, Antonio Frisoli
      Pages 145-153

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About this book

This book presents the proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of IFToMM ITALY, held online on September 9-11, 2020. It includes peer-reviewed papers on the latest advances in mechanism and machine science, discussing topics such as biomechanical engineering, computational kinematics, the history of mechanism and machine science, gearing and transmissions, multi-body dynamics, robotics and mechatronics, the dynamics of machinery, tribology, vibrations, rotor dynamics and vehicle dynamics. A valuable, up-to-date resource, it offers an essential overview of the subject for scientists and practitioners alike, and will inspire further investigations and research. 

Keywords

  • IFIT 2020
  • Computational Kinematics
  • Multibody Dynamics
  • Rotor Dynamics
  • Mechatronics
  • Mechanism Design
  • Vehicle Dynamics
  • Biomechanical Engineering
  • Gearing

Editors and Affiliations

  • University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy

    Vincenzo Niola

  • University of Udine, Udine, Italy

    Alessandro Gasparetto

Bibliographic Information

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Buying options

eBook USD 169.00
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Softcover Book USD 219.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 219.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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