A comprehensive survey of the literature of the most relevant analytical, numerical, and
experimental approaches for the kinematic and dynamic analyses of multibody mechanical …

Touch is currently seen as the modality that will complement audition and vision as a third
media stream over the Internet in a variety of future haptic applications which will allow full …

Upon publication almost 15 years ago, the first edition almost instantly became a trusted
reference, setting the stage for the coming decade, in which the explosion in research and …

The selection of the contact force model plays a crucial role in the modeling and analysis of
dynamical systems. The seminal work by Hunt and Crossley, published in 1975, is one of …

Proper modelling of contact/impact phenomenon is critical to ensure reliable description of
the overall dynamic behaviors of mechanical systems. The past few decades witnessed …

In recent years, numerous studies have been conducted regarding the modeling of
contact/impact events between smooth contacting surfaces, ie spheres and cylinders …

Bilateral teleoperation systems with haptic feedback allow human users to interact with
objects or perform complex tasks in remote or inaccessible environments. Communication …

Real-time estimates of environment dynamics play an important role in the design of
controllers for stable interaction between robotic manipulators and unknown environments …

In recent years, robotic minimally invasive surgery has transformed many types of surgical
procedures and improved their outcomes. Implementing effective haptic feedback into a …

The pin-in-the-slot joint is a common element in machines, and the dynamics of joints with
clearances is an actively investigated topic. Important applications of such a joint can be …