Publications / 2005 Proceedings of the 22nd ISARC, Ferrara, Italy
Parallel robots have been in existence since the first half of the 20th century. Applications of parallel robots have ranged from tire testing machines to robots for performing surgery. The high load-to-weight ratio and high stiffness of parallel mechanisms sets them apart from more common serial robots. This presentation will discuss the relevant history of parallel robots and their kinematics, and presents past and current work on their application to construction.