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August 2020
ISSN 1942-4302
EISSN 1942-4310
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Research Papers
Analytical Study of the Snap-Through and Bistability of Beams With Arbitrarily Initial Shape
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045844
Topics:
Buckling
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Deflection
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Shapes
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Stiffness
Design Methodology for Robotic Manipulator for Overground Physical Interaction Tasks
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045688
Topics:
Design
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Design methodology
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Kinematics
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Manipulators
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Motors
,
Robotics
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Robots
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
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End effectors
,
Damping
An Articulated Closed Kinematic Chain Planar Robotic Leg for High-Speed Locomotion
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045689
Topics:
Closed kinematic chains
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Design
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Dynamic models
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Dynamics (Mechanics)
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Flight
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Kinematics
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Optimization
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Robotics
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Robots
,
Simulation
Workspace-Based Design of Equivalent Compression Spring Legs for a 3-DoF Translational Tensegrity Robot
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045724
Topics:
Compression
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Deflection
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Design
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Robots
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Springs
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Cables
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Tensegrity
An Origami-Based Medical Support System to Mitigate Flexible Shaft Buckling
Brandon Sargent, Jared Butler, Kendall Seymour, David Bailey, Brian Jensen, Spencer Magleby, Larry Howell
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045846
Topics:
Biomedicine
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Buckling
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Cylinders
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Design
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Instrumentation
,
Robots
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Engineering prototypes
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Robotics
,
Stress
,
Testing
Optimization of the Rotational Asymmetric Parallel Mechanism for Hip Rehabilitation With Force Transmission Factors
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045847
Topics:
Optimization
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Parallel mechanisms
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Jacobian matrices
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Chain
Dynamic Point-To-Point Trajectory Planning for Three Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Suspended Parallel Robots Using Rapidly Exploring Random Tree Search
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045848
Topics:
Algorithms
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Cables
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Robots
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Trajectories (Physics)
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Tension
Chasles' Motion Sphere—A Useful Tool to Visually Express the Motion Characteristics Over the Workspace of Robotic Mechanisms
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045849
Topics:
End effectors
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Parallel mechanisms
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Reactor protection systems
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Robotics
,
Rotation
A Dual-Vector Method to Derive the Equivalent Screw of Two Successive Finite Screw Displacements for Line Segments
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045888
Topics:
Screws
Ground Mobile Bricard Mechanism
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046028
Screw Theory-Based Motion/Force Transmissibility Analysis of High-Speed Parallel Robots With Articulated Platforms
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046031
Topics:
Robots
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Screws
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End effectors
Modeling Backlash-Like Hysteresis of Tendon Sheath Mechanism-Pair
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046034
Topics:
Tendons
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Deformation
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Modeling
A Model-Based Method for Predicting the Shapes of Planar Single-Segment Continuum Manipulators With Consideration of Friction and External Force
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046035
Topics:
Displacement
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Friction
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Manipulators
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Shapes
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Tendons
Application of Support Vector Machine-Based Classification Extremum Method in Flexible Mechanism
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046210
Technical Brief
Analysis and Control of an Actuation-Redundant Parallel Mechanism Requiring Synchronization
Fengfeng (Jeff) Xi, Amin Moosavian, Gabriel H. Campos, Upasana (Sana) Choudhuri, Cong Zhu (John) Sun, Raffi Buchkazanian
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 044501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045653
Topics:
Actuators
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End effectors
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Kinematics
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Linkages
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Rotation
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Synchronization
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Modeling
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Parallel mechanisms
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Stress
,
Engineering prototypes
A Vision-Based Referencing Procedure for Cable-Driven Parallel Manipulators
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 044502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045745
Topics:
Cables
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Errors
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Robots
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Kinematics
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Manipulators
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Sensors
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Calibration
Modeling and Analysis of a Planar Soft Panel Continuum Mechanism
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 044503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046029
Topics:
Deformation
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Gravity (Force)
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Kinematics
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Modeling
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Optimization
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Shapes
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Statics
,
Euler-Bernoulli beam theory
A C-Legged Monopedal Robot and Its Transition From Multiple Locomotion Modes
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 044504.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046049
Topics:
Actuators
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Design
,
Robots
,
Simulation
Design Innovation Paper
Passive Hydraulic Training Simulator for Upper Arm Spasticity
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 045001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045845
Theoretical and Experimental Study and Design Method of Blade Height of a Rotational-Flow Suction Unit in a Wall-Climbing Robot
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 045002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045652
Topics:
Blades
,
Robots
,
Rotational flow
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Suction
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Flow (Dynamics)
,
Design methodology
,
Pressure
,
Engines
,
Motors
,
Rotation
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Design of Rolling Motion for Snake-like Robots using Center-of-Gravity (COG) Shift
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Modelling and Control of Cable Driven Exoskeleton for Arm Rehabilitation
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Design of an underactuated, flexure-based gripper, actuated through a push-pull flexure
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