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Fully foldable mechanical metamaterials with isotropic auxeticity and its generated multi-mode folding form

Accepted Manuscript
Lin Li, Feiyu Yang, Fufu Yang, Rongfu Lin, Jun Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics.
Paper No: JMR-24-1302
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067345
Published Online: December 6, 2024
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Topics: Kinematics, Metamaterials, Auxetics, Absorption, Bistability, Compression, Engineering prototypes, Load bearing capacity, Robots, Rotation
Journal Articles

The Interior Contact-Aided Rolling Element

Daniel Orr, Anna Jensen, Tyler Peterson, Brianna Bischoff, Luke Taylor, Daira Velasco, David Fullwood, Larry L. Howell, Anton E. Bowden
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2025, 17(4): 044501.
Paper No: JMR-24-1452
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066851
Published Online: November 1, 2024
View Article titled, The Interior Contact-Aided Rolling Element
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Compliant mechanisms, Compression, Design, Finite element analysis, Rotation, Stiffness, Stress, Testing, Mechanical testing
Journal Articles

An Analytical Model for Nonlinear-Elastic Compliant Mechanisms With Tension–Compression Asymmetry

Brianne Hargrove, Mary Frecker, Angela Nastevska, Jovana Jovanova
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2024, 16(12): 121006.
Paper No: JMR-23-1739
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065025
Published Online: April 9, 2024
View Article titled, An Analytical Model for Nonlinear-Elastic Compliant Mechanisms With Tension–Compression Asymmetry
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Topics: Cantilever beams, Compliant mechanisms, Compression, Deflection, Design, Finite element analysis, Geometry, Nickel titanium alloys, Stress, Tension
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Design, Modeling, and Control of a Compact and Reconfigurable Variable Stiffness Actuator Using Disc Spring

Chen Ji, Zhongqiang Zhang, Guanggui Cheng, Minxiu Kong, Ruifeng Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. September 2024, 16(9): 091006.
Paper No: JMR-23-1489
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064463
Published Online: February 1, 2024
View Article titled, Design, Modeling, and Control of a Compact and Reconfigurable Variable Stiffness Actuator Using Disc Spring
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Topics: Disks, Springs, Stiffness, Rollers, Torque, Actuators, Motors, Design, Compression
Journal Articles

Emerging Gaits for a Quadrupedal Template Model With Segmented Legs

Lorenzo Boffa, Anna Sesselmann, Máximo A. Roa
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2023, 15(3): 031011.
Paper No: JMR-22-1272
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062388
Published Online: May 2, 2023
View Article titled, Emerging Gaits for a Quadrupedal Template Model With Segmented Legs
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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics), Knee, Limit cycles, Robots, Springs, Stability, Stiffness, Equations of motion, Eigenvalues, Elasticity
Journal Articles

Experimentally Identified Models of McKibben Soft Actuators as Primary Movers and Passive Structures

Gina Olson, Holly Manjarrez, Julie A. Adams, Yiğit Mengüç
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2022, 14(1): 011006.
Paper No: JMR-20-1425
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051019
Published Online: July 13, 2021
View Article titled, Experimentally Identified Models of McKibben Soft Actuators as Primary Movers and Passive Structures
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Topics: Actuators, Compression, Pressure
Journal Articles

Design and Development of a Tracked Robot to Increase Bulk Density of Flax Fibers

Rocco Galati, Giacomo Mantriota, Giulio Reina
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2021, 13(5): 050903.
Paper No: JMR-21-1033
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051017
Published Online: May 17, 2021
View Article titled, Design and Development of a Tracked Robot to Increase Bulk Density of Flax Fibers
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Topics: Containers, Density, Design, Fibers, Flax, Robots, Vehicles, Compression
Journal Articles

Mitigating Peak Impact Forces by Customizing the Passive Foot Dynamics of Legged Robots

Jesse J. Rond, Michael C. Cardani, Matthew I. Campbell, Jonathan W. Hurst
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2020, 12(5): 051010.
Paper No: JMR-19-1271
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046834
Published Online: May 11, 2020
View Article titled, Mitigating Peak Impact Forces by Customizing the Passive Foot Dynamics of Legged Robots
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Topics: Collisions (Physics), Compression, Dampers, Damping, Design, Dynamics (Mechanics), Robots, Springs, Stiffness, Vibration
Journal Articles

Workspace-Based Design of Equivalent Compression Spring Legs for a 3-DoF Translational Tensegrity Robot

Marc Arsenault
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041004.
Paper No: JMR-19-1374
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045724
Published Online: March 6, 2020
View Article titled, Workspace-Based Design of Equivalent Compression Spring Legs for a 3-DoF Translational Tensegrity Robot
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Topics: Compression, Deflection, Design, Robots, Springs, Cables, Tensegrity
Journal Articles

Facilitating Deployable Mechanisms and Structures Via Developable Lamina Emergent Arrays

Todd G. Nelson, Robert J. Lang, Nathan A. Pehrson, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2016, 8(3): 031006.
Paper No: JMR-15-1169
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031901
Published Online: March 7, 2016
View Article titled, Facilitating Deployable Mechanisms and Structures Via Developable Lamina Emergent Arrays
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Topics: Displacement, Geometry, Stiffness, Stress, Tension, Torsion, Additive manufacturing, Compression, Hinges, Design
Journal Articles

Sliding-Bar MACCEPA for a Powered Ankle Prosthesis

R. Jimenez-Fabian, L. Flynn, J. Geeroms, N. Vitiello, B. Vanderborght, D. Lefeber
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2015, 7(4): 041011.
Paper No: JMR-14-1045
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029439
Published Online: April 6, 2015
View Article titled, Sliding-Bar MACCEPA for a Powered Ankle Prosthesis
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Topics: Actuators, Compression, Design, Levers, Motors, Prostheses, Springs, Stiffness, Torque, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Evaluating Compliant Hinge Geometries for Origami-Inspired Mechanisms

Isaac L. Delimont, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2015, 7(1): 011009.
Paper No: JMR-14-1263
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029325
Published Online: February 1, 2015
View Article titled, Evaluating Compliant Hinge Geometries for Origami-Inspired Mechanisms
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Compression, Deflection, Design, Hinges, Origami-inspired design, Rotation, Stiffness, Tension, Torsion
Journal Articles

Characterization of an Electric-Pneumatic Hybrid Prismatic Actuator

Paul J. Csonka, Kenneth J. Waldron
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2010, 2(2): 021008.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001087
Published Online: April 20, 2010
View Article titled, Characterization of an Electric-Pneumatic Hybrid Prismatic Actuator
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Topics: Actuators, Cylinders, Pistons, Thrust, Rollers, Screws, Compression, Engines, Motors, Impulse (Physics)