Topics: Algorithms , Kinematics , Manipulators , Redundancy (Engineering) , Variational techniques , Resolution (Optics) , Manifolds , Dynamic programming

Design and Experimental Validation of Two Cam-Based Force Regulation Mechanisms

Ming Li, Wei Cheng, Ruili Xie

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045427

Abstract

View articletitled, Design and Experimental Validation of Two Cam-Based Force Regulation Mechanisms

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Topics: Design , Displacement , Engineering prototypes , Friction , Springs , Errors , Trajectories (Physics)

Calculating the Fold Angles of Any Vertex Roof Using a Spherical Image Technique

Daniel T. Eatough, Keith A. Seffen

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045422

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View articletitled, Calculating the Fold Angles of Any Vertex Roof Using a Spherical Image Technique

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Topics: Roofs

Large-Deflection Analysis of General Beams in Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanisms Using Chained Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model

Mohui Jin, Zhou Yang, Collin Ynchausti, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang, Larry L. Howell

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045425

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View articletitled, Large-Deflection Analysis of General Beams in Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanisms Using Chained Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Deflection , Deformation , Displacement , Finite element analysis , Stress , Potential energy , Modeling

Kinematic Geometry Description of a Line With Four Positions and Its Application in Dimension Synthesis of Spatial Linkage

Song Lin, Hanchao Wang, Yu Zhang, Jingyu Jiang

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045426

Abstract

View articletitled, Kinematic Geometry Description of a Line With Four Positions and Its Application in Dimension Synthesis of Spatial Linkage

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Topics: Dimensions , Geometry , Kinematics , Linkages , Rotation

Design and Analysis of a Smart Rehabilitation Walker With Passive Pelvic Mechanism

Jiancheng (Charles) Ji, Shuai Guo, Fengfeng (Jeff) Xi, Leigang Zhang

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045509

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View articletitled, Design and Analysis of a Smart Rehabilitation Walker With Passive Pelvic Mechanism

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Topics: Design , Kinematics , Stability , Weight (Mass) , Robots , Rotation , Modeling

Design, Control, and Pilot Study of a Lightweight and Modular Robotic Exoskeleton for Walking Assistance After Spinal Cord Injury

Josep M. Font-Llagunes, Urbano Lugrís, Daniel Clos, F. Javier Alonso, Javier Cuadrado

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045510

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View articletitled, Design, Control, and Pilot Study of a Lightweight and Modular Robotic Exoskeleton for Walking Assistance After Spinal Cord Injury

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Topics: Design , Exoskeleton devices , Knee , Motors , Orthotics , Robotics , Spinal cord , Wounds , Cycles

Wrench-Feasible Workspace of Mobile Cable-Driven Parallel Robots

Tahir Rasheed, Philip Long, Stéphane Caro

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045423

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View articletitled, Wrench-Feasible Workspace of Mobile Cable-Driven Parallel Robots

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Topics: Cables , Equilibrium (Physics) , Tension , Robots

Origami-Layer-Jamming Deployable Surgical Retractor With Variable Stiffness and Tactile Sensing

Hritwick Banerjee, Tai Kai Li, Godwin Ponraj, Senthil Kumar Kirthika, Chwee Ming Lim, Hongliang Ren

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045424

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View articletitled, Origami-Layer-Jamming Deployable Surgical Retractor With Variable Stiffness and Tactile Sensing

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Topics: Manufacturing , Sensors , Stiffness , Surgery , Design , Tactile sensors , Stress , Biological tissues , Pressure , Robotics

Nonlinear Stiffness Analysis of Spring-Loaded Inverted Slider Crank Mechanisms With a Unified Model

Zhongyi Li, Shaoping Bai, Weihai Chen, Jianbin Zhang

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045649

Abstract

View articletitled, Nonlinear Stiffness Analysis of Spring-Loaded Inverted Slider Crank Mechanisms With a Unified Model

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Topics: Springs , Stiffness , Torque

A Miniature Robotic-Assisted Tool for Large Area Endomicroscopy Scanning

Haibo Wang, Derui Kong, Siyang Zuo

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045647

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View articletitled, A Miniature Robotic-Assisted Tool for Large Area Endomicroscopy Scanning

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Topics: Biological tissues , Imaging , Probes , Robotics , Rotation , Trajectories (Physics) , Motors , Surgery , Design engineering , Kinematics

Synthesis of Planar Compliances With Mechanisms Having Six Compliant Components: Geometric Approach

Shuguang Huang, Joseph M. Schimmels

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045648

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View articletitled, Synthesis of Planar Compliances With Mechanisms Having Six Compliant Components: Geometric Approach

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Topics: Parallel mechanisms , Springs , Stiffness , Geometry

Gravity Compensation Design of Planar Articulated Robotic Arms Using the Gear-Spring Modules

Vu Linh Nguyen, Chyi-Yeu Lin, Chin-Hsing Kuo

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045650

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View articletitled, Gravity Compensation Design of Planar Articulated Robotic Arms Using the Gear-Spring Modules

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Topics: Design , Gears , Gravity (Force) , Robots , Springs , Stiffness , Engines , Motors , Torque

Needle-Size Bending Actuators Based on Controlled Nitinol Curvatures and Elastic Structures

Manivannan Sivaperuman Kalairaj, Bok Seng Yeow, Chwee Ming Lim, Hongliang Ren

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045646

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View articletitled, Needle-Size Bending Actuators Based on Controlled Nitinol Curvatures and Elastic Structures

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Topics: Actuators , Deflection , Engineering prototypes , Nickel titanium alloys , Springs , Wire , Additive manufacturing , Manipulators , Temperature

Improved Model for Conical Dielectric Elastomer Actuators With Fewer Electrical Connections

Hector Medina, Carson W. Farmer

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045651

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View articletitled, Improved Model for Conical Dielectric Elastomer Actuators With Fewer Electrical Connections

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Topics: Actuators , Elastomers , Electrodes , Displacement , Rotation , Robotics , Degrees of freedom

Design of Track-Type Climbing Robots Using Dry Adhesives and Compliant Suspension for Scalable Payloads

Wesley Demirjian, Matthew Powelson, Stephen Canfield

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031017. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045672

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View articletitled, Design of Track-Type Climbing Robots Using Dry Adhesives and Compliant Suspension for Scalable Payloads

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Topics: Adhesives , Design , Robots , Pressure , Adhesion , Stress

Design Innovation Paper

A Novel Style Design of a Permanent-Magnetic Adsorption Mechanism for a Wall-Climbing Robot

Jizhuang Fan, Tian Xu, Qianqian Fang, Jie Zhao, Yanhe Zhu

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 035001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045655

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View articletitled, A Novel Style Design of a Permanent-Magnetic Adsorption Mechanism for a Wall-Climbing Robot

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Topics: Design , Engineering prototypes , Permanent magnets , Robots , Springs , Finite element analysis , Energy consumption , Stability

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Large-Deflection Analysis of General Beams in Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanisms Using Chained Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model

Kinematic Geometry Description of a Line With Four Positions and Its Application in Dimension Synthesis of Spatial Linkage

Design and Analysis of a Smart Rehabilitation Walker With Passive Pelvic Mechanism

Design, Control, and Pilot Study of a Lightweight and Modular Robotic Exoskeleton for Walking Assistance After Spinal Cord Injury

Wrench-Feasible Workspace of Mobile Cable-Driven Parallel Robots

Origami-Layer-Jamming Deployable Surgical Retractor With Variable Stiffness and Tactile Sensing

Nonlinear Stiffness Analysis of Spring-Loaded Inverted Slider Crank Mechanisms With a Unified Model

A Miniature Robotic-Assisted Tool for Large Area Endomicroscopy Scanning

Synthesis of Planar Compliances With Mechanisms Having Six Compliant Components: Geometric Approach

Gravity Compensation Design of Planar Articulated Robotic Arms Using the Gear-Spring Modules

Needle-Size Bending Actuators Based on Controlled Nitinol Curvatures and Elastic Structures

Improved Model for Conical Dielectric Elastomer Actuators With Fewer Electrical Connections

Design of Track-Type Climbing Robots Using Dry Adhesives and Compliant Suspension for Scalable Payloads

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