This book presents the proceedings of the 5th International Conference of IFToMM ITALY (IFIT), held in Turin, Italy on September 1113, 2024. It includes peer-reviewed papers on the latest advances in mechanism and machine science, discussing topics such as biomechanical engineering, computational kinematics, the history of mechanism and machine science, gearing and transmissions, multi-body dynamics, robotics and mechatronics, the dynamics of machinery, tribology, vibrations, rotor dynamics and vehicle dynamics. A valuable, up-to-date resource, it offers an essential overview of the subject for scientists and practitioners alike and inspires further investigations and research.

Discusses the latest advances in mechanism and machine science Presents new designs and applications of mechanical systems Written by leading experts in the field

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Study Concerning Design and Optimization of a Multifunction Actuation Group for an Industrial Exoskeleton.- Finite element model updating applied to a lower limb prosthesis through the optimisation of its mechanical properties.- An Interactive Combined Mechatronic Approach to Enhance Upper Limb Rehabilitation.- Application of a multibody approach for the Digital Twinning of the human robot ecosystem in upper limb rehabilitation.- Effect of joint misalignment in upper limb exoskeleton based on McKibben muscles.- Estimating the Position of Surgical Needle Tips Hidden in Organs Using Generative Adversarial Networks.- Robot Assisted Rehabilitation mechatronic redesign of a finger exoskeleton to improve its motion tracking capabilities.- Upper Limbs Industrial Exoskeletons an Objective and Subjective Evaluation Method.- Design and Preliminary Testing of WELiBot A Wearable End Effector Type Upper Limb Assistive Robot.- Compact Series Elastic Actuator for a Wrist Exoskeleton for Daily Living Assistance.- Ability Mining of Toe Manipulation Under Force Against Toe Flexion.- A feasibility study for a cable driven parallel robot for integrated wrist and fingers rehabilitation.- A 3D Printed Wearable Glove with Inflatable Chambers.- Analysis of bend-over gesture wearing a trunk support exoskeleton.- Anthropomorphic neck for a crash dummy.- eXoft Innovative Soft Rigid Exoskeleton for Smart Factory.