The 11th IFToMM International Symposium on Science of Mechanisms and Machines

1. Mechanism Design for Robots
Marco Ceccarelli

2. A New Algorithm for an Efficient Stabilized Index Two STF for the Original ADAMS Computer Program
N. V. Orlandea

3. The Transmission of European Mechanical Knowledge into 17th-Century China
Baichun Zhang, Miao Tian

4. Mechanisms in Building Integrated Renewable Energy Systems: Case Study—Solar Energy Conversion Systems
Ion Visa

5. Conceptual Design of an Expressive Robotic Head
F. Adascalitei, I. Doroftei, D. Lefeber, Bram Vanderborght

6. On the Structural Analysis of the Mechanisms with Elastic Connections
Erwin-Chr. Lovasz, Dan Perju, Karl-Heinz Modler, Niels Modler, Corina Mihaela Gruescu, Inocenţiu Maniu, Andrei Comşa

7. An Innovative Family of Modular Parallel Robots for Brachytherapy
N. Plitea, C. Vaida, B. Gherman, A. Szilaghyi, B. Galdau, D. Cocorean, F. Covaciu, D. Pisla

8. One 6R Overconstrained Mechanism, Many Applications
Laurentiu Racila

9. Research Regarding Modelling of Involute-Bevel Gears
Ioan Ardelean, Mircea Bara, Sergiu-Dan Stan, Sorin Besoiu

10. Research Regarding the Modeling of the Reciprocal Generation of the Involute-bevel Gears with Crossed Axes
Ioan Ardelean, Olimpiu Tătar, Emil Teutan

11. A Dynamic Simulation of a Novel Continuous Variable Transmission
Gani Balbayev, Giuseppe Carbone

12. Design and Simulation of a Leg Exoskeleton Linkage for a Human Rehabilitation System
C. Copilusi, M. Ceccarelli, N. Dumitru, G. Carbone

13. Protein Secondary Structure Detection Using Dihedral Angle Parameters Evaluation
Mikel Diez, Víctor Petuya, Imanol Martínez, Alfonso Hernández

14. Optimal Design of the Motion Law for a Pseudo-Azimuthal Tracking System
Monica Alina Ioniţă, Cătălin Alexandru

15. Comparative Study of Two 2-DOF Parallel Mechanisms Used for Orientation
Tiberiu Itul

16. Kinematic and Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of an Intelligent Adaptive CTLSO Brace
D. Mărgineanu, E.-Ch. Lovasz, L. V. Ciupe, L. Ciurdariu

17. Virtual Model for Kinematic Analysis of Human Upper Limb
Elena Mereuta, Marian Tudoran, Daniel Ganea, Claudiu Mereuta

18. Estimating the Muscle Force Using a Kinematic Model of the Human Upper Limb
Elena Mereuta, Marian Tudoran, Daniel Ganea, Claudiu Mereuta

19. Formulations in Advanced Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
I. Negrean, C. Schonstein, K. Kacso, A. Duca

20. Gray-Box Modeling and Closed-Loop Temperature Control of a Thermotronic System
C.-R. Rad, O. Hancu, C. Lapusan

21. On the Eccentricity Effects in Solar Tracking Triangular Linkage with Eccentric Linear Actuator
Radu Saulescu, Olimpiu Munteanu, Mircea Neagoe, Nadia Cretescu

22. Influence of Mechanical Press Dimensions on its Kinematic Behavior
Iulian Tabără, Constantin Dogariu

23. Nonlinear Analysis of Osteoarthritis Process in Virtual Human Knee Joint
D. Tarnita, M. Catana, D. N. Tarnita

24. Creating Artistic Curves with Planar Mechanisms
D. Tarnita, I. Popescu, D. Marghitu

25. Optimal Design of the Front Suspension Mechanism Used for a Race Car
Vlad Ţoţu, Cătălin Alexandru

26. Educational Pneumatic Engine for a Small Size Vehicle
Tiberiu Vesselenyi, Alexandru Rus, Mircea Bogdan Tătaru, Tudor Mitran

27. A Structural Synthesis of a New Leg Mechanism
I. Dugaesescu, M. Ceccarelli, A. Comanescu

28. Regression Model for Optimizing the Thin Films Deposition on Planar Photovoltaic Cells
Monica Enescu, Cătălin Alexandru

29. About Speed Breaker Synthesis with No Deterioration of the Car Suspension
V. Mesaros-Anghel, E. Ianosi, I. Carabas, L. Madaras

30. Structural Systematization and Kinematic Analysis of Redundant Kinematic Chains with 7 and 8 Axes for Robots
Ionel Staretu

31. A Method for Experimental Identification of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems
Adina Bălan, Mihai Petru Draghici, Radu Donca, Alin Pleşa, Vistrian Mătieş

32. Innovative Tracking System for Parabolic Dish Solar Collector
Daniela Ciobanu, Codruta Jaliu

33. Interactive Animation Production by Means of Advanced Image Processing
V. Ciupe, E.-Ch. Lovasz, M. Reessing, V. Henkel, C. M. Gruescu, E. S. Zabava

34. Vibrations Concerning with Safety in Vehicle Rolling Conditions
Mircea Diudea, Victor Hodor, Radu Balan, Mircea Bara

35. Control Method Comparison for Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Actuators
Mihai Petru Draghici, Calin Rusu, Alin Plesa, Radu Balan, Sorin Besoiu

36. Advances in Optomechanical Scanning Technologies for High-End Biomedical Applications
V.-F. Duma

37. Mechatronic System with Applications in Medical Robotics
Nicolae Dumitru, Violeta Cristina Dumitru

38. Low-Speed Actuator Used in Solar Tracking Systems
Codruta Jaliu, Mircea Neagoe, Radu Săulescu, Edith-Bianca Dobre

39. WiSeIn: Wireless Sensor Network Used for Data Acquisition from Indoor Locations
Marius C. Luculescu, Sorin C. Zamfira, Luciana Cristea

40. WiSeManS: Wireless Sensor Network Data Management System for Indoor Climatic Control
Marius C. Luculescu, Sorin C. Zamfira, Luciana Cristea

41. Four-Bar Linkages with Linear Actuators Used for Solar Trackers with Large Angular Diurnal Strokes
Macedon Dumitru Moldovan, Ion Visa, Radu Saulescu, Mihai Comsit

42. Study of the Contact Between Toothed Chains and Guides
Radu Papuc, Radu Velicu, Mihai Lates

43. Study of the Curved Plate Spring Behavior for Small Displacements
Hariton Poparad

44. Study of the Motion of Random Axes Using the Coupling with Curved Plate Springs
Hariton Poparad

45. Scanners with Risley Prisms: Modelling with Mechanical Design Programs
A. Schitea, I. Kaposta, M. Tuef, S.-C. Jurca, V.-F. Duma

46. Applications of the Ackerman Steering and Electronic Differential in Modern Electric Drive Automotive Systems
A. Szilagyi, V. Ciupe, I. Maniu

47. Geometric Modeling of Power Joints from Bush Chain Drives
A. Todi-Eftimie, R. Velicu, R. Saulescu, C. Jaliu

48. One-DOF Mechanisms for Dual-Axis Solar Tracking
Ion Visa, Monica Vatasescu, Mircea Neagoe, Bogdan Gabriel Burduhos

49. Findings on Italian Historical Developments of Machine Technology in 19th Century Towards Industrial Revolution
Yibing Fang, Marco Ceccarelli

50. Considerations Regarding the Process of Integration the Mechanisms in the Structure of the Mechatronic Systems
V. Maties, O. Hancu, C.-R. Rad, L. Dache

51. Dedicated Gripper for Books Handling in a Library
N. Modler, A. Comsa, I. Maniu, E.-Ch. Lovasz, V. Ciupe

52. Review on Mechanisms Used as Handbrake in Carriages and Locomotives
Ovidiu Antonescu, Ionut Geonea, Paun Antonescu

53. Using Mathematica Program in Teaching Mechanisms
Madalina Rus, Silvia Veresiu, Elena Mereuta

54. Using Computer Aided Design in Teaching Mechanisms
Silvia Vereşiu, Mădălina Rus, Elena Mereuţă

Keywords: Engineering, Machinery and Machine Elements, Control, Robotics, Mechatronics, Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control