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

Foreword.- Scientific Program Committee.- Mechanism Design for Robots, by Marco Ceccarelli.- A New Algorithm for an Efficient Stabilized Index Two STF for ADAMS Computer Program, by Nicolae Orlandea.- The Transmission of European Mechanical Knowledge into 17^th Century China, by Baichun Zhang, Miao Tian.- Mechanisms in Building Integrated Renewable Energy Systems - Case Study: Solar Energy Conversion Systems, by Ion Visa.- Conceptual Design of an Expressive Robotic Head, by Florentina Adascalitei, Ioan Doroftei, D. Lefeber, Bram Vanderborght.- On the Structural Analysis of the Mechanisms with Elastic Connections, by Erwin-Chr. Lovasz, Dan Perju, Karl-Heinz Modler, Niels Modler, Corina Mihaela Gruescu, Inocentiu Maniu, Andrei Comsa.- An Innovative Family of Modular Parallel Robots for Brachytherapy, by Nicolae Plitea, Calin Vaida, Bogdan Gherman, Andras Szilaghyi, Bogdan Galdau, Dragos Cocorean, Florin Covaciu, Doina Pisla.- One 6R Overconstrained Mechanism, Many Applications, by Laurentiu Racila.- Research Regarding Modelling of Involute-Bevel Gears, by Ioan Ardelean, Mircea Bara, Sergiu-Dan Stan, Sorin Besoiu.- Research Regarding the Modeling of the Reciprocal Generation of the Involute-Bevel Gears with Crossed Axes, by Ioan Ardelean, Olimpiu Tatar, Emil Teutan.- A Dynamic Simulation of a Novel Continuous Variable Transmission, by Gani Balbayev, Giuseppe Carbone.- Design and Simulation of a Leg Exoskeleton Linkage for a Human Rehabilitation System, by Cristian Copilusi, Marco Ceccarelli, Nicolae Dumitru, Giuseppe Carbone.- Protein Secondary Structure Detection Using Dihedral Angle Parameters Evaluation, by Mikel Diez, Victor Petuya, Imanol Martinez, Alfonso Hernandez.- Optimal Design of the Motion Law for a Pseudo-Azimuthal Tracking System, by Monica Alina Ioni a, Catalin Alexandru.- Comparative Study of Two 2-DOF Parallel Mechanisms Used for Orientation, by Tiberiu Itul, Bogdan Gherman, Doina Pisla.- Kinematic and DynamicModeling and Simulation of an Intelligent Adaptive CTLSO Brace, by Dan Margineanu, Erwin-Christian Lovasz, Valentin Ciupe, Loredana Ciurdariu.- Virtual Model For Kinematic Analysis of Human Upper Limb, by Elena Mereuta, Marian Tudoran, Daniel Ganea, Claudiu Mereuta.- Estimating The Muscle Force Using a Kinematic Model of the Human Upper Limb, by Elena Mereuta, Marian Tudoran, Daniel Ganea, Claudiu Mereuta.- Formulations in Advanced Dynamics of Mechanical Systems, by Iulian Negrean, C. Schonstein, K. Kacs, A. Duca.- Gray-Box Modeling and Closed-Loop Temperature Control of a Thermotronic System, by Cipria Rad, Olimpiu Hancu, Ciprian Lapusan.- On The Eccentricity Effects In Solar Tracking Triangular Linkage With Linear Actuator, by Radu Saulescu, Olimpiu Munteanu, Mircea Neagoe, Nadia Cretescu.- Influence of Mechanical Press Dimensions on its Kinematic Behavior, by Iulian Tabara, Constantin Dogariu.- Nonlinear Analysis of Osteoarthritis Process in Virtual Human Knee Joint, by Daniela Tarnita, Marius Catana, Dan Tarnita.- Creating Artistic Curves with Planar Mechanisms, by Daniela Tarnita, Iulian Popescu, Dan Marghitu.- Optimal Design of the Front Suspension Mechanism used for a Race Car, by Vlad Totu, Catalin Alexandru.- Educational Pneumatic Engine for a Small Size Vehicle, by Tiberiu Vesselenyi, Alexandru Rus, Bogdan Tataru, Tudor Mitran.- A Structural Synthesis Of A New Leg Mechanism, by Ileana Dugaesescu, Marco Ceccarelli, Adriana Comanescu.- Regression Model for Optimizing the Thin Films Deposition on Planar Photovoltaic Cells, by Monica Enescu, Catalin Alexandru.- About Speed Breaker Synthesis with no Deterioration of the Car Suspension, by Voicu Mesaros-Anghel, Endre Ianosi, Iosif Carabas, Lucian Madaras.- Structural Systematization and Kinematics Analysis of Redundant Kinematic Chains with 7 and 8 Axes for Robots, by Ionel Staretu.- A Method for Experimental Identification of Nonlinear Mechanical Systems, by Adina Balan, Mihai PetruDraghici, Radu Donca, Alin Plesa, Vistrian Maties.- Innovative Tracking System for Parabolic Dish Solar Collector, by Daniela Ciobanu, Codruta Jaliu.- Interactive Animation Production by means of Advanced Image Processing, by Valentin Ciupe, Erwin-Christian Lovasz, Michael Ressing, Veit Henkel, Corina Gruescu, E.S. Zabava.- Vibrations Concerning with Safety in Vehicle Rolling Conditions, by Mircea Diudea, Victor Hodor, Radu Balan, Mircea Bara.- Control Method Comparison for Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Actuators, by Mihai Petru Draghici, Alin Plesa, Calin Rusu, Radu Balan, Radu Donca.- Advances in Opto-mechanical Scanning Technologies for High-end Biomedical Applications, by Virgil-Florin Duma.- Mechatronic System with Applications in Medi-cal Robotics, by Nicolae Dumitru, Violeta Cristina Dumitru.- Low-Speed Actuator Used in Solar Tracking Systems, by Codruta Jaliu, Mircea Neagoe, Radu Saulescu, Edith-Bianca Dobre.- WiSeIn - Wireless Sensor Network Used for Data Acquisition from Indoor Locations, by Marius Luculescu, Sorin Zamfira, Luciana Cristea.- WiSeManS - Wireless Sensor Network Data Management System for Indoor Climatic Control, by Marius Luculescu, Sorin Zamfira, Luciana Cristea.- Four Bar Linkages With Linear Actuators Used For Solar Trackers with Large Angular Diurnal Strokes, by Macedon Dumitru Moldovan, Ion Visa, Radu Saulescu, Mihai Comsit.- Study of the Contact Between Toothed Chains and Guides, by Radu Papuc, Radu Velicu, Mihai Lates.- Study of the Curved Plate Spring behavior for small displacements, by Hariton Poparad.- Study of the motion of random axes using the coupling with curved plate springs, by Hariton Poparad.- Scanners with Risley Prisms: Modelling with Mechanical Design Programs, by Alexandru Schitea, I. Kaposta, Marius Tuef, S.C. Jurca, Virgil-Florin Duma.- Applications of the Ackerman Steering and Electronic Differential in Modern Electric Drive Automotive Systems, by Andrei Szilagyi, Valentin Ciupe, Inocentiu Maniu.- GeometricModeling of Power Joints from Bush Chain Drives, by Alina Todi-Eftimie, Radu Velicu, Radu Saulescu, Codruta Jaliu.- 1-DOF Mechanisms for Dual Axis Solar Tracking, by Ion Visa, Monica Vatasescu, Mircea Neagoe, Bogdan Gabriel Burduhos.- Findings on Italian historical Developments of Machine Technology in 19th Century Towards Industrial Revolution, by Yibing Fang, Marco Ceccarelli, Baichun Zhang.- Considerations Regarding the Process of Integration the Mechanisms in the Structure of the Mechatronic Systems, by Vistrian Maties, Olimpiu Hancu, Ciprian Rad, Liliana Dache.- Dedicated Gripper for Books Handling in a Library, by Niels Modler, Andrei Comsa, Inocentiu Maniu, Erwin-Christian Lovasz, Valentin Ciupe.- Review on Mechanisms Used as Handbrake in Carriages and Locomotives, by Paun Antonescu, Ionut Geonea, Ovidiu Antonescu.- Using Mathematica Program in Teaching Mechanisms, by Madalina Rus, Silvia Veresiu, Elena Mereuta.- Using Computer Aided Design In Teaching Mechanisms, by Silvia Veresiu, Madalina Rus, Elena Mereuta.