Compliant systems: Mechanics of elastically deformable mechanisms actuators and sensors

Compliant systems are characterized by complex deformation and motion behavior, which
complicates both their modeling and ultimately their application. This book presents methods
both of classifying and of modeling compliant mechanisms, actuators, and sensors according
to diverse criteria, enabling or simplifying their selection, modeling and design. The content
of this book is based on many years of experience gathered at the Compliant Systems Group
at Technische Universität Ilmenau, and is the subject of a number of classes offered to students
of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
This book is intended both for students of engineering, as well as those who have already
qualified. Further, it is written for anyone interested in compliant systems, or who wishes to
implement them.