Design Philosophy; Fundamentals of Errors, Examples of Errors, EB Spreadsheets, Using Error Theory; Introduction to Servos; Mapping Errors; Sensors; Structural Design; Modal Analysis; Damping; Hertz Contact and Kinematic Couplings; Joint Design; Sliding Bearings; Rolling Element Bearing for Rotary Motion; Rolling Element Linear Motion Bearings; Flexures; Hydrostatics; Power Transmission: Rotary Power Transmission, Linear Power Transmission.

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