Preface -- Part I - Theoretical Kinematics: Dimensional Synthesis of Six-bar Linkages with Incomplete Data Set, by S. Bai -- Mathematical Modelling and Simulation for Beaded Pad Automatic Weaving Trajectory, by J. Yan, L. Yao, D. Lin and Z. Liu -- Graphical User Interface for the Singularity Analysis of Lower-Mobility Parallel Manipulators, by S. Caro, L. Nurahmi and P. Wenger -- On the Redundancy of Cable-driven Parallel Robots, by J-P. Merlet -- Part II - Computational Kinematics: On the Resolution of Forward Kinematic Problem Using CAD Graphical Techniques: Application on Planar Parallel Robotic Manipulators, by K.A. Arrouk, B.C. Bouzgarrou and G. Gogu -- Introducing Distance Restrictions in the Deformed Position Problem, by I. Fernández de Bustos, V. García Marina, M. Abásolo and R. Avilés -- On Generalized Euler Angles, by A. Rull and F. Thomas -- Guaranteed Detection of the Singularities of 3R Robotic Manipulators, by R. Benoit, N. Delanoue, S. Lagrange and P. Wenger -- Workspace Analysis for Evaluating Laparoscopic Instruments, by J.-H. Borchard, F. Dierßen, J. Kotlarski, L. A. Kahrs and T. Ortmaier -- A Novel, Loop-based Approach for Rigidity Detection for Systems with Multiple Spherical-Spherical Bars: The “Double-Banana” Case, by F. Simroth, H.F. Ding and A. Kecskeméthy -- Planar Four-link Mechanism Analysis for Application in 3D Printing Machines, by A. Kłodowski -- Part III - Mechanism Design: Path Generating Belt Mechanisms as Kinematic Chains for Mechatronic Applications, by E -- C Lovasz, D. Perju, K -- H. Modler, C.M. Gruescu, D. Mărgineanu, C.E. Moldovan and C. Pop -- Synthesis of a Mechanism for Human Gait Rehabilitation: An Introductory Approach, by P. Alves, F. Cruz, L.F. Silva and P. Flores -- A Form-closed Cam-follower Mechanism for a Breath Simulator Machine, by R.F. Oliveira, P. Flores, S.F. Teixeira, H.M.C. Marques and J.C. Teixeira -- Dimensional Synthesis with Mechanism Processing Strategy, by M. Hüsing, R. Braune and B. Corves -- Dynamic Modelling of a Four Legged Robot, by I. Geonea, A. Ungureanu, N. Dumitru and L. Racilă -- Lifting Mechanism for Payload Transport by Collaborative Mobile Robots, by B. Hichri, J-C. Fauroux, L. Adouane, I. Doroftei and Y. Mezouar -- Kinematic Design of a Reconfigurable Deployable Canopy, by G. Kiper, F. Gürcü, K. Korkmaz and E. Söylemez -- Function Generation Synthesis with a 2-DoF Overconstrained Double-Spherical 7R Mechanism Using the Method of Decomposition and Least Squares Approximation, by G. Kiper and B. Bağdadioğlu -- Designing Cam Mechanisms using Cax, by J. Ondrášek -- Kinematics Analysis and Verification on the Novel Reconfigurable Ankle Rehabilitation Robot Based on Parallel Mechanism, by S. Zeng, L. Yao, X. Guo, H. Wang and P. Sui -- Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of an of the Isoglide-Type Parallel Manipulator to Determine Its Rigidity/Stiffness, by A. Kozyrev and V. Glazunov -- Modular Cooperative Mobile Robots for Ventral Long Payload Transport and Obstacle Crossing, by M. Krid, J.C. Fauroux and B.C. Bouzgarrou -- Hypo-Cycloidal Crank Mechanism to Produce an Over-Expanded Cycle Engine, by J. Pinto, T. Costa, J. Martins and F.P. Brito -- Part IV - Experimental Mechanics: Influence of the Mass of the Weight on the Dynamic Response of the Laboratory Fibre Driven Mechanical System, by P. Polach and M. Hajžman -- On the Experimental Intradiscal Pressure Measurement Techniques: A Review, by A. Araújo, N. Peixinho, A. Pinho and J.C.P. Claro -- Geometry and Material Strategies for Improved Management of Crash Energy Absorption, by N. Peixinho -- An In Vitro Experimental Evaluation of the Displacement Field in an Intracranial Aneurysm Model, by D. Pinho, D. Bento, J. Ribeiro, R. Lima and M. Vaz -- Experiments on the Edge of Chaos of a Planar Closed Chain Underactuated Mechanism, by J. Xie, H. Zhao, Z-H Liu and Y. Chen -- Systematic and Rapid Construction of Test Beds for Planar Mechanism, by H. Mencek and R. Soylu -- Development of Impact Loading Equipment for Testing of FRP Strips as Reinforcement of Masonry Bricks, by P. Correia and N. Peixinho -- Part V - Mechanics of Robots: Design of a Driving Module for a Hybrid Locomotion Robot, by J.J. Castillo, J.A. Cabrera, M. Jaimez, F. Vidal and A. Simón -- Analysis of Joint Clearance Effects on Dynamics of Six DOF Robot Manipulators, by S. Erkaya -- Investigating the Effect of Cable Force on Winch Winding Accuracy for Cable-Driven Parallel Robots, by V. Schmidt, A. Mall and A. Pott -- Solving the Dynamic Equations of a 3-PRS Parallel Manipulator, by M. Díaz-Rodríguez, R. Bautista-Quintero and J.A. Carretero -- Part VI - Dynamics of Machinery: Optimization of Textile Machines in Order to Increase Productivity, by B. Corves, M. Husing, M. Schumacher and F. Schwarzfischer -- Motion Equation of Linkages with Changeable Close Loop, by E. Gebel -- Elastodynamic Analysis of the Sucker Rod Pumping System Mechanism, by N. Dumitru, N. Craciunoiu, R. Malciu and N. Ploscaru -- Dimensioning the NC – Axes of a Radial Cam Grinding Machine, by V. Crhák, P. Jirásko and M. Václavík -- Efficiency Analysis of Shifted Spur Gear Transmissions, by A. Diez-Ibarbia, A. Fernández del Rincón, M. Iglesias, A. De Juan, P. García and F. Viadero -- Part VII - Dynamics of Multi-body Systems: A New Approach to Eliminate the Constraints Violation at the Position and Velocity Levels in Constrained Mechanical Multibody Systems, by P. Flores -- Vehicle Dynamic Simulation Using Robotic Techniques and Taking into Account a Tyre Model, by B. Menkouz and M. Haddad -- An Advanced 3D Multi-Body System Model for the Human Lumbar Spine, by S. Sousa and J.C.P. Claro -- Energy-consistent Integration Scheme for Multi-body Systems with Dissipation, by S. Conde Martín and J.C. García Orden -- Multi-Objective Optimization of Mechanisms with Clearances in Revolute Joints, by Z. Zhang, L. Xu, Y.Y. Tay, P. Flores and H. Lankarani -- Biomechanical Experimental Data Curation: An Example for Main Lumbar Spine Ligaments Characterization for a MBS Spine Model, by C. Lourenço and J.C.P. Claro -- A Three-dimensional Multibody Model of the Human Ankle-Foot Complex, by T.M. Malaquias, S.B. Gonçalves and M. Tavares da Silva -- Inverse Dynamics of 2-DOF Parallel Mechanism Used for Orientation, by T. Itul, B. Gherman, D. Cocorean and D. Pisla -- Wear Prediction of Ceramic-on-Ceramic Artificial Hip Joints, by E. Askari, P. Flores, D. Dabirrahmani and R. Appleyard -- Techniques for Geometrical Detection of Contact Within Multibody Systems, by M. Machado, P. Flores and J. Ambrósio -- On the Equivalence Between Forward and Inverse Dynamic Analysis of Human Motion Task, by C. Quental, J. Folgado, J. Ambrósio and J. Monteiro -- Railway Vehicle Modelling for the Vehicle-Track Interaction Compatibility Analysis, by H. Magalhães, J. Ambrósio and J. Pombo -- Validation of an Enhanced Cylindrical Contact Force Model Using Numerical and Analytical Approaches, by C. Pereira, A. Ramalho and J. Ambrosio -- Human Gait Analyses Using Multibody Systems Formulation: Normal and Pathological Scenarios, by P. Moreira, J. Peixoto, U. Lugrís, J. Cuadrado, P. Flores and P. Souto -- Numerical Simulation of a Granular Material Damper, by T. Koga, T. Sato, A. Weller and K. Ono -- Wagon Multibody Model and its Real-time Application, by M. Spiryagin, S.S.N. Ahmad, C. Cole, Y.Q. Sun and T. McSweeney -- Part VIII - Control Issues of Mechanical Systems: Experimental Validation of the Mechatronic Model of a Parallel Manipulator, by O. Altuzarra, F.J. Campa, C. Roldan-Paraponiaris and Ch. Pinto -- Preferable Operation Modes of a Wind Turbine with a Differential Planetary Gearbox, by M. Dosaev, A. Holub and L. Klimina -- Hybrid Position/Force Control of a Cable-Driven Parallel Robot with Experimental Evaluation, by W. Kraus, P. Miermeister, V. Schmidt and Andreas Pott -- The Control System of a Parallel Robot for Brachytherapy, by C. Vaida, D. Pisla, A. Szilaghyi, F. Covaciu, D. Cocorean and N. Plitea -- Ambient Assisted Living Platform for Remote Monitoring of Bedridden People, by F. Pereira, C. Barros, V. Carvalho, J. Machado, C.P. Leão, F. Soares, K. Bezerra and D. Matos -- Part IX - Mechanisms for Biomechanics: Design and Simulation of Humanoid Spine, by D. Cafolla and M. Ceccarelli -- Feet Compliance in Two Legged Locomotion, by M. Zurawska and T. Zielinska -- Lab Experiences with LARM Clutched Arm for Assisting Disabled People, by C. Copilusi, M. Kaur and M. Ceccarelli -- Design and Simulation of Walking Operation of a Cassino Biped Locomotor, by M. Wang and M. Ceccarelli -- Pneumatic Video Tactile Sensor for Laparoscopic Surgery, by M. Dosaev, I. Goryacheva, F.-C. Su, C.-H. Yeh, M.-S. Ju, M. Gubenko, A. Lyubicheva, A. Morozov and Y. Selyutskiy -- Design of a new Medical Device for Aiding Clinical Diagnosis of Patellofemoral Disorders, by A. Leal, R. Pereira, H. Pereira, P. Flores, F.S. Silva and J. Espregueira-Mendes -- Lab Experiences with a Linkage Exoskeleton for Walking Assistance, by I. Silva, M. Ceccarelli, C. Copilusi and P. Flores -- Characterization and Analysis of Data in Autistic Walk Pressure, by L. Souza, S. Rosa, M. Carvalho and T. Torquato -- Physiological-like Testing of the Dislocation Stability of Artificial Hip Joints, by S. Herrmann, M. Kahler, R. Grawe, D. Kluess, C. Woernle and R. Bader -- Experimental Bench Used to Test Human Elbow Endoprosthesis, by D. Tarnita, D. Popa, C. Boborelu, N. Dumitru, D. Calafeteanu and D.N. Tarnita -- A Dynamic Intramedullary Implant for Bone Fracture Repair, by A. Dowd, B.J. Mac Donald, R. Lostado, W.T. McCartney and D. Comiskey -- A Computational Benchmark for 2D Gait Analysis Problems, by R. Pàmies-Vilà, J.M. Font-Llagunes, U. Lugrís, F.J. Alonso and J. Cuadrado -- Development and Early Results of a New Concept of an Orthopedic Footwear Stirrup, by J. Peixoto, B. Moura, P. Moreira, A.P. Souto and P. Flores -- Dynamic Analysis of an Exoskeleton New Ankle Joint Mechanism, by.