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Novel soft gripper with adjustable performance based on blade flexures

Accepted Manuscript
Mauricio Arredondo-Soto, Enrique Cuan-Urquizo, Alfonso Gómez-Espinosa, Armando Roman-Flores, Rafiq Ahmad
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des.
Paper No: MD-24-1053
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066548
Published Online: September 13, 2024
View Article titled, Novel soft gripper with adjustable performance based on blade flexures
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Topics: Blades, Design, Grippers, Robots, Displacement, Machine components, Overlays (Materials engineering), Rigid-body mechanisms, Shapes, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Print-N-Grip: A Disposable, Compliant, Scalable, and One-Shot 3D-Printed Multifingered Robotic Hand

Alon Laron, Eran Sne, Yaron Perets, Avishai Sintov
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2025, 147(1): 013301.
Paper No: MD-23-1869
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065889
Published Online: July 19, 2024
View Article titled, Print-N-Grip: A Disposable, Compliant, Scalable, and One-Shot 3D-Printed Multifingered Robotic Hand
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Topics: Additive manufacturing, Design, Grasping, Manufacturing, Stress, Tendons, Robotics, End effectors, Actuators
Journal Articles

Development and Validation of Robotic Ankle Exoskeleton With Parallel Nonlinear Elastic Actuator

Bing Chen, Chenpu Shi, Bin Zi, Ling Qin, Qingsong Xu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2024, 146(11): 113304.
Paper No: MD-23-1760
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065561
Published Online: June 3, 2024
View Article titled, Development and Validation of Robotic Ankle Exoskeleton With Parallel Nonlinear Elastic Actuator
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Exoskeleton devices, Robotics, Springs, Torque, Weight (Mass), Engines, Motors, Control equipment
Journal Articles

Bistable Stopper Design and Force Prediction for Precision and Power Grasps of Soft Robotic Fingers for Industrial Manipulation

Xiaowei Shan, Lionel Birglen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mech. Des. April 2024, 146(4): 045001.
Paper No: MD-23-1495
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063763
Published Online: November 7, 2023
View Article titled, Bistable Stopper Design and Force Prediction for Precision and Power Grasps of Soft Robotic Fingers for Industrial Manipulation
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Topics: Artificial neural networks, Design, Finite element analysis, Grasping, Grippers, Robotics, Errors, Kinematics
Journal Articles

Development and Dynamic State Estimation for Robotic Knee–Ankle Orthosis With Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

Zhi Sun, Yuan Li, Bin Zi, Bing Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2024, 146(1): 013302.
Paper No: MD-23-1300
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063565
Published Online: October 20, 2023
View Article titled, Development and Dynamic State Estimation for Robotic Knee–Ankle Orthosis With Shape Memory Alloy Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Knee, Orthotics, Torque, Robotics, Shape memory alloys, Rotation, Errors
Journal Articles

Jubilee Review: The 65 Years of the ASME Machine Design Award (1958–2023)

Huijuan Feng, Guanglu Jia, Yenhua Lin, Jian S. Dai
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Guest Editorial
J. Mech. Des. August 2023, 145(8): 080301.
Paper No: MD-22-1661
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062347
Published Online: May 22, 2023
View Article titled, Jubilee Review: The 65 Years of the ASME Machine Design Award (1958–2023)
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Topics: Design, Engineering teachers, Kinematics, Machine design, Machinery, Mechanical engineering, Robotics, Dynamics (Mechanics), Design engineering
Journal Articles

Task-Oriented Methodology Combining Human Manual Gestures and Robotic Grasp Stability Analyses: Application to the Specification of Dexterous Robotic Grippers

Jonatan Martin Escorcia-Hernandez, Mathieu Grossard, Florian Gosselin
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2023, 145(4): 041408.
Paper No: MD-22-1322
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056493
Published Online: January 10, 2023
View Article titled, Task-Oriented Methodology Combining Human Manual Gestures and Robotic Grasp Stability Analyses: Application to the Specification of Dexterous Robotic Grippers
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Topics: Design, End effectors, Grippers, Stability, Testing, Optimization, Robotics, Tactile sensors, Needles, Kinematics
Journal Articles

Gravity Balancing of a Two-Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Robotic Platform With Variable Payloads

Vu Linh Nguyen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. February 2023, 145(2): 024501.
Paper No: MD-22-1394
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056258
Published Online: December 13, 2022
View Article titled, Gravity Balancing of a Two-Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Robotic Platform With Variable Payloads
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Topics: Design, Gravity (Force), Robotics, Springs, Torque, Gears, Actuators
Journal Articles

Design and Analysis of a Three-Fingered Deployable Metamorphic Robotic Grasper

Changqing Gao, Hailin Huang, Yao Li, Bing Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2022, 144(8): 083302.
Paper No: MD-21-1202
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054115
Published Online: April 8, 2022
View Article titled, Design and Analysis of a Three-Fingered Deployable Metamorphic Robotic Grasper
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Topics: Design, Grasping, Robotics, Kinematic analysis, Trajectories (Physics)
Journal Articles

An Articulated Robotic Forceps Design With a Parallel Wrist-Gripper Mechanism and Parasitic Motion Compensation

Merve Bazman, Nural Yilmaz, Ugur Tumerdem
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2022, 144(6): 063303.
Paper No: MD-21-1224
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053465
Published Online: February 15, 2022
View Article titled, An Articulated Robotic Forceps Design With a Parallel Wrist-Gripper Mechanism and Parasitic Motion Compensation
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Grippers, Kinematics, Robotics, Simulation, Thrust, Yaw, Motion compensation, End effectors
Journal Articles

Reconfigurable Robotic System Design With Application to Cleaning and Maintenance

A. A. Hayat, Lim Yi, M. Kalimuthu, M. R. Elara, K. L. Wood
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2022, 144(6): 063305.
Paper No: MD-21-1449
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053631
Published Online: February 15, 2022
View Article titled, Reconfigurable Robotic System Design With Application to Cleaning and Maintenance
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Topics: Design, Robots, Robotics, Cams, Computer-aided manufacturing, Pavement, Kinematics
Journal Articles

Design of an Origami Bendy Straw for Robotic Multistable Structures

Evandro Bernardes, Stéphane Viollet
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2022, 144(3): 033301.
Paper No: MD-21-1118
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052222
Published Online: September 28, 2021
View Article titled, Design of an Origami Bendy Straw for Robotic Multistable Structures
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Topics: Design, Geometry, Robotics
Journal Articles

A Computable Framework to Efficiently Design Both Current and Robotic Legged Landers for Extraterrestrial Exploration Mission

Youcheng Han, Weizhong Guo
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. January 2022, 144(1): 014501.
Paper No: MD-20-1893
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051684
Published Online: July 20, 2021
View Article titled, A Computable Framework to Efficiently Design Both Current and Robotic Legged Landers for Extraterrestrial Exploration Mission
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Robotics, Trusses (Building), Simulation, Dynamics (Mechanics), Modeling
Journal Articles

Welcoming New Editor for Mechanisms: Qiaode Jeffrey Ge

Wei Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Editorial
J. Mech. Des. July 2021, 143(7): 070201.
Paper No: MD-21-1285
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051194
Published Online: May 28, 2021
View Article titled, Welcoming New Editor for Mechanisms: Qiaode Jeffrey Ge
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Topics: Design, Engineering teachers, Robotics, Leadership, Machinery, Mechanical engineering
Journal Articles

Leveraging Task Modularity in Reinforcement Learning for Adaptable Industry 4.0 Automation

Qiliang Chen, Babak Heydari, Mohsen Moghaddam
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2021, 143(7): 071701.
Paper No: MD-20-1388
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049531
Published Online: January 29, 2021
View Article titled, Leveraging Task Modularity in Reinforcement Learning for Adaptable Industry 4.0 Automation
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Topics: Algorithms, Artificial neural networks, Manufacturing, Reinforcement learning, Robotics, Robots, Machinery, Resilience, Inspection, Materials handling
Journal Articles

The Mechanical Efficiency of Harmonic Drives: A Simplified Model

Federico Gravagno, Victor H. Mucino, Ettore Pennestrì
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2021, 143(6): 063302.
Paper No: MD-20-1433
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048412
Published Online: November 20, 2020
View Article titled, The Mechanical Efficiency of Harmonic Drives: A Simplified Model
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Topics: Mechanical efficiency, Temperature, Torque, Planetary gears, Trains, Kinematics, Stress, Computation, Generators, Shapes
Journal Articles

An Optimal Architectural Design for Unconventional Modular Reconfigurable Manipulation System

Anubhav Dogra, Srikant Sekhar Padhee, Ekta Singla
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2021, 143(6): 063303.
Paper No: MD-20-1487
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048821
Published Online: November 20, 2020
View Article titled, An Optimal Architectural Design for Unconventional Modular Reconfigurable Manipulation System
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Manipulators, Optimization, Torque, Weight (Mass), Robotics, Manufacturing
Journal Articles

Collaborative Robotics: A Survey

Federico Vicentini
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Review Articles
J. Mech. Des. April 2021, 143(4): 040802.
Paper No: MD-19-1810
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046238
Published Online: October 12, 2020
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Topics: Design, Robotics, Robots, Safety, Collisions (Physics), Risk assessment, Hazards
Journal Articles

A Comparative Study on the Effect of Mechanical Compliance for a Safe Physical Human–Robot Interaction

Yu She, Siyang Song, Hai-Jun Su, Junmin Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2020, 142(6): 063305.
Paper No: MD-19-1343
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046068
Published Online: March 3, 2020
View Article titled, A Comparative Study on the Effect of Mechanical Compliance for a Safe Physical Human–Robot Interaction
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Topics: Design, Engines, Human-robot interaction, Motors, Robots, Simulation, Stiffness, Safety, Robotics, Torque
Journal Articles

Unilateral Manipulability Quality Indices: Generalized Manipulability Measures for Unilaterally Actuated Robots

Jonathan Eden, Darwin Lau, Ying Tan, Denny Oetomo
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. September 2019, 141(9): 092305.
Paper No: MD-18-1547
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043932
Published Online: July 19, 2019
View Article titled, Unilateral Manipulability Quality Indices: Generalized Manipulability Measures for Unilaterally Actuated Robots
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Topics: Actuators, Failure, Jacobian matrices, Robots, Robotics, Cables, End effectors, Grasping, Optimization