This work presents the most recent research in the mechanism and machine science field and its
applications. The topics covered include: theoretical kinematics computational kinematics
mechanism design experimental mechanics mechanics of robots dynamics of machinery dynamics
of multi-body systems control issues of mechanical systems mechanisms for biomechanics novel
designs mechanical transmissions linkages and manipulators micro-mechanisms teaching
methods history of mechanism science and industrial and non-industrial applications. This
volume consists of the Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Mechanisms Science
(EUCOMES) that was held in Guimarães Portugal from September 16 - 20 2014. The EUCOMES is
the main forum for the European community working in Mechanisms and Machine Science.
