serial and parallel robotics: energy saving systems and rehabilitation devices

This thesis focuses on the design and discussion of robotic devices and their applications. Robotics is the branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots as well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing [1]. Nowadays, robotics has been an unprecedented increase in applications of industry, military, health, domestic service, exploration, commerce, etc. Different applications require robots with different structures and different functions. Robotics normally includes serial and parallel structures. To have contribution to two kinds of structures, this thesis consisting of two sections is devoted to the design and development of serial and parallel robotic structures, focused on applications in the two different fields: industry and health.