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Abstract The application of a general optimization methodology, previously proposed by the authors, is extended here to the design of a three link revolute-joint planar manipulator performing more practical and complicated prescribed tasks. In particular a tool moving task and a spray painting task are considered. Both the minimization of average torque and energy usage required for execution of the...