James Watt (1736-1819) probably deserves the title of first kinematician for his synthesis of a straight-line linkage (see Figure 3-29a on p. 121) to guide the very long stroke pistons in the then new steam engines.
James Watt (1736-1819) probably deserves the titleof first kinematician for his synthesis of a straight-line linkage (see Figure 3-29a on p.121) to guide the very long stroke pistons in the then new steam engines.