This book represents the contributions of the top researchers in the field of robotics, automation and control and will serve as a valuable tool for professionals in these interdisciplinary fields. It consists of 25 chapter that introduce both basic research and advanced developments covering the topics such as kinematics, dynamic analysis, accuracy, optimization design, modelling, simulation and control. Without a doubt, the book covers a great deal of recent research, and as such it works as a valuable source for researchers interested in the involved subjects.