Introduction to Advanced Soft Robotics is an introductory textbook on soft body robotics. The content is designed to enable readers to better understand soft body robotics. Starting with an introduction to the subject, contents explain fundamental concepts such as perception and sensing, fabrication techniques and material design. These introductory chapters demonstrate the design concept and related design structures of soft robots from multiple perspectives, which can provide considerable design references for robotics learners and enthusiasts. Next, the book explains modeling and control for soft robotics and the applications. Key features of this book include easy-to-understand language and format, simple illustrations and a balanced overview of the subject (including a section on challenges and future prospects for soft robotics), and scientific references.

This reference provides a comprehensive overview of computational modelling and simulation for theoretical and practical biomedical research. The book explains basic concepts of computational biology and data modelling for learners and early career researchers. Chapters cover these topics: 1. An introduction to computational tools in biomedical research 2. Computational analysis of biological data 3. Algorithm development for computational modelling and simulation 4. The roles and application of protein modelling in biomedical research 5. Dynamics of biomolecular ligand recognition Key features include a simple, easy-to-understand presentation, detailed explanation of important concepts in computational modeling and simulations and references.

Smart Kinematics for Modern Engineering Students is an essential reference on basic kinematics. The book provides detailed knowledge on coordinate transformations for matrix calculations, followed by information about different configurations in component pairs and joints. Readers will learn about the basic mechanical engineering methods used to design components for systems with moving parts along with various practical applications of these concepts. Key Features · Provides-In-depth knowledge of 3D vector calculations in kinematics · Includes descriptions and depictions of major joints commonly used in engineering designs and applications · Discusses common methods of optimization for solving multivariable systems of highly nonlinear equations using displacement models · Presents practical examples of analysis applied to commonly used mechanical system o 6 DOF robotic arm and moving platform o A generic Light Manufacturing Tool (LMT) o Phantom DOF devices o Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) as a biomechanical joint · Include scientific references The material in this book will be helpful to undergraduate and graduate engineers who are required to understand knowledge about modern methods in mechanical engineering, including prerequisite courses in advanced linear algebra, kinematics and complex systems.