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An Emulator-Based Prediction of Dynamic Stiffness for Redundant Parallel Kinematic Mechanisms

Mario Luces, Pinar Boyraz, Masih Mahmoodi, Farhad Keramati, James K. Mills, Beno Benhabib
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021021.
Paper No: JMR-15-1208
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031858
Published Online: November 24, 2015
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Topics: Approximation, Displacement, Finite element analysis, Stiffness, Kinematics, Optimization
Journal Articles

Comparative Analysis of a Redundant Pentapod Parallel Kinematic Machine

Arta Alagheband, Masih Mahmoodi, James K. Mills, Beno Benhabib
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2015, 7(3): 034502.
Paper No: JMR-14-1112
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028933
Published Online: August 1, 2015
View Article titled, Comparative Analysis of a Redundant Pentapod Parallel Kinematic Machine
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Topics: Kinematics, Stiffness, Design, Machinery
Journal Articles

A Multi-Tier Design Methodology for Reconfigurable Milling Machines

Hay Azulay, James K. Mills, Beno Benhabib
Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. August 2014, 136(4): 041007.
Paper No: MANU-13-1253
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027315
Published Online: May 21, 2014
View Article titled, A Multi-Tier Design Methodology for Reconfigurable Milling Machines
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Topics: Design, Design methodology, Optimization, Stiffness, Milling, Architecture, Kinematics, Redundancy (Engineering)
Proceedings Papers

Automatic Micropart Re-Orientation Through Visual Tracking for Automated Micro-Assembly

Henry K. Chu, James K. Mills, William L. Cleghorn
Proc. ASME. IMECE2010, Volume 10: Micro and Nano Systems, 213-220, November 12–18, 2010
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2010-38999
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2010-38999
View Paper titled, Automatic Micropart Re-Orientation Through Visual Tracking for Automated Micro-Assembly
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Topics: Microassembling, Algorithms, Feedback, Grasping, Control equipment, Delays, Errors, Filters, Grippers, Imaging
Proceedings Papers

Nonlinear Vibration of Micromachined Resonators With Attached Excitation/Detection Electrostatic Comb-Drives

Pezhman A. Hassanpour, Ebrahim Esmailzadeh, William L. Cleghorn, James K. Mills
Proc. ASME. IMECE2008, Volume 11: Mechanical Systems and Control, 921-926, October 31–November 6, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2008-66811
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66811
View Paper titled, Nonlinear Vibration of Micromachined Resonators With Attached Excitation/Detection Electrostatic Comb-Drives
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Topics: Excitation, Micromachining, Nonlinear vibration, Resonance, Vibration, Microbeams, Mode shapes
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Experimental Analysis of Vibration of Micromachined Resonators

Pezhman A. Hassanpour, Ebrahim Esmailzadeh, William L. Cleghorn, James K. Mills
Proc. ASME. IMECE2008, Volume 13: Nano-Manufacturing Technology; and Micro and Nano Systems, Parts A and B, 351-356, October 31–November 6, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2008-66292
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66292
View Paper titled, Experimental Analysis of Vibration of Micromachined Resonators
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Topics: Experimental analysis, Micromachining, Vibration, Excitation, Microbeams, Microelectromechanical systems, Resonance, Rotational inertia, Stress
Proceedings Papers

Active Vibration Control of a 3-PRR Flexible Parallel Manipulator With PZT Actuators and Sensors

Xuping Zhang, James K. Mills, William L. Cleghorn
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2008, Volume 2: 32nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Parts A and B, 1095-1100, August 3–6, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2008-50009
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2008-50009
View Paper titled, Active Vibration Control of a 3-PRR Flexible Parallel Manipulator With PZT Actuators and Sensors
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Topics: Actuators, Feedback, Manipulators, Sensors, Transducers, Vibration control
Proceedings Papers

Structural Vibration Control of a Moving 3-PRR Flexible Parallel Manipulator With Multiple PZT Actuators and Sensors

Xuping Zhang, James K. Mills, William L. Cleghorn
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2007, Volume 8: 31st Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, Parts A and B, 265-271, September 4–7, 2007
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2007-34248
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2007-34248
View Paper titled, Structural Vibration Control of a Moving 3-PRR Flexible Parallel Manipulator With Multiple PZT Actuators and Sensors
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Topics: Actuators, Manipulators, Sensors, Vibration control
Proceedings Papers

Three Fingered Flexible Fixture Design

Siamak Arzanpour, James K. Mills, William L. Cleghorn
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2003, Volume 5: 19th Biennial Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, Parts A, B, and C, 1625-1632, September 2–6, 2003
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2003/VIB-48500
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2003/VIB-48500
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Topics: Actuators, Computer software, Design, Dislocations, Electric motors, Engineering simulation, Errors, Fixturing, Grasping, Grippers
Proceedings Papers

Theoretical Evaluation of the Integrated Structure and Control Design Approach by Optimization Theory

Ke Fu, James K. Mills
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2002, Volume 2: 28th Design Automation Conference, 773-778, September 29–October 2, 2002
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2002/DAC-34116
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2002/DAC-34116
View Paper titled, Theoretical Evaluation of the Integrated Structure and Control Design Approach by Optimization Theory
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Topics: Design, Optimization
Proceedings Papers

Workspace-Based Architecture Selection of a 3-Degree-of-Freedom Planar Parallel Manipulator

Imtehaze Heerah, Bongsoo Kang, James K. Mills, Beno Benhabib
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2002, Volume 5: 27th Biennial Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, 1233-1238, September 29–October 2, 2002
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2002/MECH-34349
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2002/MECH-34349
View Paper titled, Workspace-Based Architecture Selection of a 3-Degree-of-Freedom Planar Parallel Manipulator
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Topics: Manipulators, Degrees of freedom, Electronic components, Simulation results, Wire bonding
Proceedings Papers

Control of Flexible Payloads Grasped by Actuated Grippers Undergoing Large Rigid-Body Motions: Part I — Dynamics

Edward J. Park, James K. Mills
Proc. ASME. IMECE2002, Design Engineering, 493-499, November 17–22, 2002
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2002-32407
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2002-32407
View Paper titled, Control of Flexible Payloads Grasped by Actuated Grippers Undergoing Large Rigid-Body Motions: Part I — Dynamics
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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics), Grippers, Actuators, Vibration, Deformation, Dynamic models, Gravity (Force), Manipulators, Modeling, Robot motion
Proceedings Papers

Control of Flexible Payloads Grasped by Actuated Grippers Undergoing Large Rigid-Body Motions: Part II — Controllability and Observability

Edward J. Park, James K. Mills
Proc. ASME. IMECE2002, Design Engineering, 501-507, November 17–22, 2002
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2002-32408
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2002-32408
View Paper titled, Control of Flexible Payloads Grasped by Actuated Grippers Undergoing Large Rigid-Body Motions: Part II — Controllability and Observability
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Topics: Grippers, Vibration, Dynamic models, Actuators, Control systems, Deformation, Design, Dynamics (Mechanics), Manipulators, Modeling
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Construction of a 3D MEMS Microcoil Using Sequential Robotic Microassembly Operations

Nikolai Dechev, William L. Cleghorn, James K. Mills
Proc. ASME. IMECE2003, Microelectromechanical Systems, 125-131, November 15–21, 2003
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2003-42798
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2003-42798
View Paper titled, Construction of a 3D MEMS Microcoil Using Sequential Robotic Microassembly Operations
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Topics: Construction, Microassembling, Microelectromechanical systems, Robotics, End effectors, Micromachining
Proceedings Papers

Mechanical Fastener Designs for Use in the Microassembly of 3D Microstructures

Nikolai Dechev, James K. Mills, William L. Cleghorn
Proc. ASME. IMECE2004, Microelectromechanical Systems, 447-456, November 13–19, 2004
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2004-62212
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-62212
View Paper titled, Mechanical Fastener Designs for Use in the Microassembly of 3D Microstructures
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Topics: Fasteners, Microassembling, Locks (Waterways), Design, Micromachining, Press fits, Robotics
Proceedings Papers

Substructuring Dynamic Modeling and Active Vibration Control of a Smart Parallel Platform

Xiaoyun Wang, James K. Mills
Proc. ASME. IMECE2004, Dynamic Systems and Control, Parts A and B, 1163-1170, November 13–19, 2004
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2004-60411
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2004-60411
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Topics: Dynamic modeling, Vibration control, Dynamic models, Linkages, Motion control, Simulation results, System dynamics, Transducers, Degrees of freedom, Feedback
Journal Articles

Optimal Combination of Minimum Degrees of Freedom to be Actuated in the Lower Limbs to Facilitate Arm-Free Paraplegic Standing

Joon-young Kim, James K. Mills, Albert H. Vette, Milos R. Popovic
Journal: Journal of Biomechanical Engineering
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J Biomech Eng. December 2007, 129(6): 838–847.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2800767
Published Online: March 16, 2007
View Article titled, Optimal Combination of Minimum Degrees of Freedom to be Actuated in the Lower Limbs to Facilitate Arm-Free Paraplegic Standing
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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics), Kinematics, Torque, Muscle, Degrees of freedom
Journal Articles

Adaptive Synchronized Control for a Planar Parallel Manipulator: Theory and Experiments

Lu Ren, James K. Mills, Dong Sun
Journal: Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 2006, 128(4): 976–979.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2363200
Published Online: December 11, 2005
View Article titled, Adaptive Synchronized Control for a Planar Parallel Manipulator: Theory and Experiments
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Topics: Adaptive control, Dynamic models, Errors, Manipulators, Robots, Synchronization, Design, Geometry
Journal Articles

A Convex Approach Solving Simultaneous Mechanical Structure and Control System Design Problems With Multiple Closed-loop Performance Specifications

Ke Fu, James K. Mills
Journal: Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. March 2005, 127(1): 57–68.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1876493
Published Online: June 16, 2004
View Article titled, A Convex Approach Solving Simultaneous Mechanical Structure and Control System Design Problems With Multiple Closed-loop Performance Specifications
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Topics: Closed loop systems, Control equipment, Control systems, Design, Design engineering, Mechanical structures, Stability, Design methodology, Linear programming
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Multiple Simultaneous Specification (MSS) Control of a High-Speed Linear Positioning System Driven by a Brushless D. C. Motor

David M. K. Cho, W. T. Ng, James K. Mills
Journal: Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. June 2001, 123(2): 296–299.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1367336
Published Online: June 27, 2000
View Article titled, Multiple Simultaneous Specification (MSS) Control of a High-Speed Linear Positioning System Driven by a Brushless D. C. Motor
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Topics: Control equipment, Motors, Design, Design methodology