Parallel robots are closed-loop mechanisms that offer high performance in terms of accuracy, rigidity, and ability to manipulate large loads. They are used in various applications, including astronomy, flight simulators, and the machine-tool industry. This book provides a comprehensive synthesis of the latest results on the mechanical architectures, analysis, design, and applications of parallel robots. It is an extended translation of the second edition of the French version published in 1997. The book is intended for students, researchers, and engineers. Students will find over 100 exercises and numerous internet addresses. Researchers will find more than 600 references, with a focus on journal papers over conference papers. Engineers will find many practical results and applications, based on the development of prototypes and discussions with researchers and industrial partners. The book is organized so that the abstract at the beginning of each chapter is sufficient to understand the problems addressed in the chapter. The book covers the characteristics of classical robots, other types of architectures, the needs for robotics, and the definition of parallel robots. It discusses various architectures, including planar and spatial motion robots, and provides examples of applications in different fields. The book also covers topics such as the Jacobian and inverse kinematics, direct kinematics, singular configurations, workspace, velocity and acceleration, static analysis, dynamics, and design. It includes exercises at the end of each chapter and provides solutions for some of them. The book also includes a comprehensive index and references.Parallel robots are closed-loop mechanisms that offer high performance in terms of accuracy, rigidity, and ability to manipulate large loads. They are used in various applications, including astronomy, flight simulators, and the machine-tool industry. This book provides a comprehensive synthesis of the latest results on the mechanical architectures, analysis, design, and applications of parallel robots. It is an extended translation of the second edition of the French version published in 1997. The book is intended for students, researchers, and engineers. Students will find over 100 exercises and numerous internet addresses. Researchers will find more than 600 references, with a focus on journal papers over conference papers. Engineers will find many practical results and applications, based on the development of prototypes and discussions with researchers and industrial partners. The book is organized so that the abstract at the beginning of each chapter is sufficient to understand the problems addressed in the chapter. The book covers the characteristics of classical robots, other types of architectures, the needs for robotics, and the definition of parallel robots. It discusses various architectures, including planar and spatial motion robots, and provides examples of applications in different fields. The book also covers topics such as the Jacobian and inverse kinematics, direct kinematics, singular configurations, workspace, velocity and acceleration, static analysis, dynamics, and design. It includes exercises at the end of each chapter and provides solutions for some of them. The book also includes a comprehensive index and references.