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Robot Analysis: The Mechanics of Serial and Parallel Manipulators

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A very readable, and by far, the most detailed and modern account of the mechanics of both serial and parallel systems.

I took an advanced robotics course in grad school and this book was recommended along with the book of Angeles (Fundamentals of Robotic Mechanical Systems). I bought the Angeles book because the cover looked more serious.

That was a mistake. I borrowed this book for one topic that Angles left out (forget which one), and never went back. The book of Tsai is very easy to read, covers a lot of material, and is very easy to read. Did I say that twice? Tsai says it once; succinctly and clearly with no room for confusion. I have a lot of respect for the author. I'm only slightly embarrassed to admit I've picked the book up several times just to read for fun. I'm not kidding.

I'll buy my own copy just as soon as my advisor asks for his book back...

This is the best parallel mechanisms reference book I've seen thus far.

an exciting book having phenomenal contents

I took a class from the author of this book and the material in this book is essentially his class notes...refined and extended by his students.