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June 2017
ISSN 1942-4302
EISSN 1942-4310
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Research Papers
Efficient Closed-Form Solution of the Kinematics of a Tunnel Digging Machine
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035797
Topics:
Kinematics
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Manipulators
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Machinery
,
Tunnels
The Synthesis of Function Generating Mechanisms for Periodic Curves Using Large Numbers of Double-Crank Linkages
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035985
Topics:
Chain
,
Design
,
Dimensions
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Drag (Fluid dynamics)
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Errors
,
Linkages
,
Gears
,
Rotation
,
Displacement
General Dynamic Algorithm for Floating Base Tree Structure Robots With Flexible Joints and Links
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035798
Topics:
Algorithms
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Composite materials
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
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Robots
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Tree (Data structure)
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Torque
,
Deformation
Optimizing Stiffness and Dexterity of Planar Adaptive Cable-Driven Parallel Robots
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035681
Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model for the Flexural Beam With an Inflection Point in Compliant Mechanisms
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035986
Topics:
Compliant mechanisms
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Deflection
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Errors
,
Hinges
,
Kinematic analysis
,
Springs
,
Stiffness
,
Stress
,
Displacement
,
Design
Development and Analysis of a Novel Parallel Manipulator Used in Four-Dimensional Radiotherapy
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035990
Topics:
Design
,
End effectors
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Kinematics
,
Phantoms
,
Robots
,
Radiation therapy
,
Manipulators
,
Robotics
Analysis of Two Spherical Parallel Manipulators With Hidden Revolute Joints
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035542
Topics:
Manipulators
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Kinematics
,
Chain
Local Analysis of Helicoid–Helicoid Intersections in Reconfigurable Linkages
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035682
Topics:
Bifurcation
,
Linkages
,
Kinematics
,
Approximation
Pseudo-Rigid-Body Modeling of a Single Vertex Compliant-Facet Origami Mechanism
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035881
Topics:
Design
,
Finite element model
,
Hinges
,
Springs
Pre-Impact Configuration Designing of a Robot Manipulator for Impact Minimization
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035373
Topics:
Impulse (Physics)
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Manipulators
,
Robots
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Inertia (Mechanics)
,
Design
,
Dynamic models
,
Eigenvalues
,
Collisions (Physics)
Orientation Workspace and Stiffness Optimization of Cable-Driven Parallel Manipulators With Base Mobility
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035988
Topics:
Cables
,
Kinematics
,
Stiffness
,
Tension
,
Redundancy (Engineering)
,
Manipulators
,
Mechanical admittance
,
Optimization
Type Synthesis of a Special Family of Remote Center-of-Motion Parallel Manipulators With Fixed Linear Actuators for Minimally Invasive Surgery
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035989
Topics:
Chain
,
Generators
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Actuators
,
Manipulators
,
Kinematics
,
Surgery
Design and Kinematic Optimization of a Two Degrees-of-Freedom Planar Remote Center of Motion Mechanism for Minimally Invasive Surgery Manipulators
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035991
Topics:
Actuators
,
Design
,
Kinematics
,
Manipulators
,
Optimization
,
Surgery
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Cables
,
Pulleys
Passively Driven Redundant Spherical Joint With Very Large Range of Motion
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035802
Topics:
Engineering prototypes
,
Springs
,
Kinematics
,
Design
Optimal-Regularity for Serial Redundant Robots
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035532
Topics:
Algorithms
,
Grippers
,
Robots
,
Actuators
Series Elastic Actuators for Small-Scale Robotic Applications
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031016.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035987
Kinematic Analysis and Dimensional Synthesis of a Meso-Gripper
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031017.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035800
Topics:
Design
,
Grippers
,
Kinematic analysis
,
Linkages
Mobility and Constraint Analysis of Interconnected Hybrid Flexure Systems Via Screw Algebra and Graph Theory
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2017, 9(3): 031018.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035993
Topics:
Bending (Stress)
,
Mechanical admittance
,
Screws
,
Space
,
Topology
,
Algebra
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