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 - 6 DOF robotic arm and moving platform - A generic Light Manufacturing Tool (LMT) - Phantom DOF devices - 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.

Biomedical Applications of Perovskites: The Era of Bio-Piezoelectric Systems focuses on recent developments in the area of piezoelectric systems and their biomedical applications. A compilation of 19 edited chapters covers different piezoelectric materials, device designs, and their use cases. Readers will be familiarized with the many perovskite materials being used in research and development as well as the role they play in designing novel medical devices and biomaterials. Key Features - systematically explains the piezoelectric perovskite materials starting from their introduction, their structure and synthesis techniques - explains the key materials used in devices such as pacemakers and nanogenerators - highlights a range of applications including bone regeneration and growth, bone replacement, tissue engineering, dental science, neurotrauma and neurodegenerative disease treatment and bionic prosthesis - discusses future challenges and the roadmap for piezoelectric perovskite materials - Presents scientific references for advanced reading