Abstract: A parallel link robot includes a movable portion, a base, a plurality of drive sources, a plurality of links, and a tension member. The plurality of drive sources is attached to the base. The plurality of links is respectively connected to the plurality of drive sources. The tension member is connected between the movable portion and at least one of the plurality of links such that a bending tension is generated.

Abstract: [Solving Means] A parallel link robot includes a movable portion, a base, a plurality of drive sources, a plurality of links, and a tension member. The plurality of drive sources are attached to the base. The plurality of links are respectively connected to the plurality of drive sources. The tension member is connected between the movable portion and at least one of the plurality of links such that a bending tension is generated.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an automatic focus control unit including: a first light-emitting element; a line sensor; a second light-emitting element; a slit member; a shifting mechanism; and a controller.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an automatic focus control unit including: a first light-emitting element; a line sensor; a second light-emitting element; a slit member; a shifting mechanism; and a controller.

Abstract: An autofocus control method, an autofocus control apparatus and an image processing apparatus all of which can realize stable autofocus control operation by eliminating influences due to optical systems. In calculation of a focus evaluated value of each of sample images respectively acquired at a plurality of focused positions, each of the acquired sample image is subjected to smoothing to reduce a grayscale pattern of brightness due to an optical system, and the focus evaluated value is calculated on the basis of the smoothed sample image. In addition, the focus evaluated value is standardized with the screen average luminance of the sample image, thereby effecting optimization of the evaluated value.