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A Multi-Objective Optimal Design Method for Gravity Compensators with Consideration of Minimizing Joint Reaction Forces

Accepted Manuscript
Vu Linh Nguyen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics.
Paper No: JMR-23-1288
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064236
Published Online: December 7, 2023
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Topics: Design, Design methodology, Gravity (Force), Torque, Compliant mechanisms, Engineering prototypes, Robots, Dynamics (Mechanics), Engines, Genetic algorithms
Journal Articles

Tapered Origami Tubes With Non-Planar Cross Sections

Weilin Lv, Wansui Nie, Jianjun Zhang, Yutong Wang, Shijie Guo
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. July 2024, 16(7): 074502.
Paper No: JMR-22-1589
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063749
Published Online: November 14, 2023
View Article titled, Tapered Origami Tubes With Non-Planar Cross Sections
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Topics: Cross section (Physics), Kinematics, Linkages, Design, Construction, Engineering systems and industry applications
Journal Articles

Toward Design Guidelines for Multidirectional Patient Transfer on a Bed Surface Using Traveling Waves

Mahshid Mansouri, Elizabeth T. Hsiao-Wecksler, Girish Krishnan
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. July 2024, 16(7): 074501.
Paper No: JMR-23-1066
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063573
Published Online: October 16, 2023
View Article titled, Toward Design Guidelines for Multidirectional Patient Transfer on a Bed Surface Using Traveling Waves
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Topics: Design, Particulate matter, Transportation systems, Traveling waves, Wavelength, Waves, Stiffness, Actuators
Journal Articles

Numerical and Experimental Study on Caudal Fin Oscillation Mode in Hemispherical Space

Shuyan Wang, Yu Han, Zhiming Wu, Zhiliang Huang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2024, 16(5): 054504.
Paper No: JMR-23-1038
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062862
Published Online: July 21, 2023
View Article titled, Numerical and Experimental Study on Caudal Fin Oscillation Mode in Hemispherical Space
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Topics: Computer simulation, Lift (Fluid dynamics), Oscillations, Robotics, Rotation
Journal Articles

Development of a Base-Actuated Three-Rhombus Configured Remote Center of Motion Mechanism for Lumbar Puncture

Yuzhou Duan, Jie Ling, Zhao Feng, Daojin Yao, Yuchuan Zhu
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2024, 16(5): 054503.
Paper No: JMR-22-1386
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062761
Published Online: July 20, 2023
View Article titled, Development of a Base-Actuated Three-Rhombus Configured Remote Center of Motion Mechanism for Lumbar Puncture
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Topics: Design, End effectors, Kinematics, Optimization, Needles, Errors, Linkages, Jacobian matrices, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Design of a 2RRU-RRS Parallel Kinematic Mechanism for an Inner-Cavity Machining Hybrid Robot

Lingmin Xu, Xinxue Chai, Ye Ding
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2024, 16(5): 054501.
Paper No: JMR-22-1580
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062649
Published Online: June 26, 2023
View Article titled, Design of a 2RRU-RRS Parallel Kinematic Mechanism for an Inner-Cavity Machining Hybrid Robot
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Topics: Cavities, Design, Kinematics, Machining, Robots, Optimization, Performance evaluation
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

A Variable Stiffness Sole for Biped Robot and Its Experimental Verification

Junyeon Namgung, Yun-Ho Han, Baek-Kyu Cho
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2024, 16(5): 054502.
Paper No: JMR-23-1179
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062650
Published Online: June 26, 2023
View Article titled, A Variable Stiffness Sole for Biped Robot and Its Experimental Verification
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Topics: Robots, Stiffness, Variable structure systems, Rubber, Humanoid robots, Shapes
Journal Articles

A Novel Integrated Design Method of Parallel Mechanisms Based on Performance Requirements

Shihua Li, Yunzhan Niu, Jilong Xu, Haibo Yu
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2024, 16(4): 044502.
Paper No: JMR-22-1435
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062549
Published Online: June 9, 2023
View Article titled, A Novel Integrated Design Method of Parallel Mechanisms Based on Performance Requirements
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Topics: Construction, Design, Design methodology, Jacobian matrices, Parallel mechanisms, Topology, Screws
Journal Articles

Three-Dimensional Mobile Assemblies Based on Threefold-Symmetric Bricard Linkages

Xiao Zhang, Xin Zhou, Ming Li, Tianming Liu, Jian Xing, Wei Lv, Fufu Yang, Yan Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2024, 16(4): 044501.
Paper No: JMR-22-1456
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062131
Published Online: April 12, 2023
View Article titled, Three-Dimensional Mobile Assemblies Based on Threefold-Symmetric Bricard Linkages
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Topics: Kinematic analysis, Linkages, Manufacturing
Journal Articles

Kinematics Analysis of 6-Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel + Serial Type Hybrid Mechanisms Containing Parallel Mechanism With High Coupling Motions

Bo Hu, Zhiyong Liu, Jinjun Zhao, Jingyu Zhao, Jiantao Yao
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2024, 16(2): 024501.
Paper No: JMR-22-1419
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056673
Published Online: March 3, 2023
View Article titled, Kinematics Analysis of 6-Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel + Serial Type Hybrid Mechanisms Containing Parallel Mechanism With High Coupling Motions
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Topics: Displacement, Kinematics, Parallel mechanisms
Journal Articles

Design of a Novel Flexible Robotic Laparoscope Using a Two Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Driven Continuum Mechanism With Major Arc Notches

Zhengyu Wang, Shiyang Bao, Daoming Wang, Sen Qian, Jianxi Zhang, Mingxin Hai
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2023, 15(6): 064502.
Paper No: JMR-22-1356
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056502
Published Online: January 23, 2023
View Article titled, Design of a Novel Flexible Robotic Laparoscope Using a Two Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Driven Continuum Mechanism With Major Arc Notches
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Topics: Cables, Calibration, Degrees of freedom, Design, Laparoscopic devices, Robotics, Robots, Surgery, Motion control, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

Adaptive Fractional-Order Fast-Terminal-Type Sliding Mode Control for Underwater Vehicle-Manipulator Systems

Fujie Yu, Qilong Zhu, Yuan Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2023, 15(6): 064501.
Paper No: JMR-22-1280
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056378
Published Online: January 18, 2023
View Article titled, Adaptive Fractional-Order Fast-Terminal-Type Sliding Mode Control for Underwater Vehicle-Manipulator Systems
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Topics: Control equipment, Errors, Manipulators, Sliding mode control, Vehicles, Simulation, Uncertainty, Stability, Trajectories (Physics), Manifolds
Journal Articles

A Reconfigurable 6 R Linkage With Six Motion Modes and Three Topological Structures

Yuan Gao, Fufu Yang, Jun Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2023, 15(5): 054503.
Paper No: JMR-22-1188
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056081
Published Online: November 25, 2022
View Article titled, A Reconfigurable 6 R Linkage With Six Motion Modes and Three Topological Structures
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Topics: Bifurcation, Kinematics, Linkages, Topology
Journal Articles

Energy-Based Footstep Planning of Biped on Uneven Deformable Terrain Using Nonlinear Inverted Pendulum

Sunil Gora, Shakti S. Gupta, Ashish Dutta
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2023, 15(5): 054502.
Paper No: JMR-22-1110
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055999
Published Online: November 25, 2022
View Article titled, Energy-Based Footstep Planning of Biped on Uneven Deformable Terrain Using Nonlinear Inverted Pendulum
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Topics: Deformation, Dynamics (Mechanics), Inertia (Mechanics), Pendulums, Stiffness, Potential energy, Rotation, Springs, Damping, Dampers
Journal Articles

A Dynamic Loading Mechanism for a Morphing Winglet

Raffi S. Buchkazanian, Gabriel H. Campos, Fengfeng (Jeff) Xi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2023, 15(5): 054501.
Paper No: JMR-22-1131
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055572
Published Online: November 24, 2022
View Article titled, A Dynamic Loading Mechanism for a Morphing Winglet
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Topics: Design, Dynamic testing (Materials), Stress, Actuators, Weight (Mass), Linkages
Journal Articles

Actuation Arrangement of Rigid Foldable Waterbomb Origami

Sen Wang, Dongbo Liang, Hailin Huang, Bing Li, Rongqiang Liu, Fengfeng Xi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 064501.
Paper No: JMR-21-1554
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055059
Published Online: September 12, 2022
View Article titled, Actuation Arrangement of Rigid Foldable Waterbomb Origami
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Topics: Degrees of freedom, Kinematics, Simulation, Computer software, Design
Journal Articles

Design and Control of a Foldable and Reconfigurable Multi-Terrain Vehicle With Variable Wheelbase

Chenyang Zhang, Guangrong Chen, Zijia Li, Xiaohang Qiu, Sheng Guo
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2023, 15(2): 024501.
Paper No: JMR-21-1681
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054616
Published Online: June 21, 2022
View Article titled, Design and Control of a Foldable and Reconfigurable Multi-Terrain Vehicle With Variable Wheelbase
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Topics: Vehicles, Wheelbase, Design, Wheels, Steering wheels, Simulation, Kinematics
Journal Articles

Experimental Verification of Kinematics and Kinetics in a Biomimetic Bipedal Robot

Alexander G. Steele, Apploinaire Etoundi, Alexander J. Hunt
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2023, 15(1): 014503.
Paper No: JMR-21-1467
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054441
Published Online: June 6, 2022
View Article titled, Experimental Verification of Kinematics and Kinetics in a Biomimetic Bipedal Robot
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Topics: Biomimetics, Design, Kinematics, Knee, Muscle, Robotics, Robots, Stiffness, Testing, Torque
Journal Articles

Feasibility Design and Control of a Lower Leg Gait Emulator Utilizing a Mobile 3-Revolute, Prismatic, Revolute Parallel Manipulator

Ahmed Soliman, Guilherme A. Ribeiro, Dongming Gan, Mo Rastgaar
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2023, 15(1): 014502.
Paper No: JMR-21-1281
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053825
Published Online: May 12, 2022
View Article titled, Feasibility Design and Control of a Lower Leg Gait Emulator Utilizing a Mobile 3-Revolute, Prismatic, Revolute Parallel Manipulator
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Topics: Design, Manipulators, Trajectories (Physics), End effectors, Errors, Prostheses
Journal Articles

A High Performance Pneumatically Actuated Soft Gripper Based on Layer Jamming

Xianpai Zeng, Hai-Jun Su
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2023, 15(1): 014501.
Paper No: JMR-21-1478
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053857
Published Online: April 25, 2022
View Article titled, A High Performance Pneumatically Actuated Soft Gripper Based on Layer Jamming
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Topics: Design, Grippers, Pressure, Stiffness, Vacuum, Shapes