This book presents a basic introduction to micromechanisms and
microactuators, particularly to their basic configurations and design.
This book fills the persisting gap in the published literature on the
mechanical manipulative aspects of micromechanisms. It also helps in
offering specialized introductory courses on micromechanisms and
microactuators not as part of MEMS sensing devices, but as mechanical
manipulative systems. The level of the book is suitable for use in both
undergraduate and introductory graduate programmes. The book presents an
overview of miniaturization and scaling laws, basic design principles of
micro-sized mechanisms and actuators, micro-fabrication processes, and
some futuristic issues. The volume contains a large number of figures
and illustrations for easy understanding by the readers. It will also be
useful to researchers and professionals looking for an introduction to
the topic.