The first book to deal exclusively with the mechanical design of a robotic system, this valuable guide shows how an educated and innovative approach to mechanical design can improve robot performance and efficiency. The results are advanced sensory and communications abilities and increased payload capacity and flexibility. The first book to deal exclusively with the mechanical design of a robotic system, this valuable guide shows how an educated and innovative approach to mechanical design can improve robot performance and efficiency. The results are advanced sensory and communications abilities and increased payload capacity and flexibility.