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The Synthesis of Spherical Four-bars for Biomimetic Motion through Complete Solutions for Approximate Rigid Body Guidance

Accepted Manuscript
Sam O'Connor, Mark Plecnik
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics.
Paper No: JMR-24-1451
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066850
Published Online: October 14, 2024
View Article titled, The Synthesis of Spherical Four-bars for Biomimetic Motion through Complete Solutions for Approximate Rigid Body Guidance
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Topics: Biomimetics, Optimization, Engineering prototypes, Kinematics, Seas, Wings
Journal Articles

Complete Solutions for the Approximate Synthesis of Spherical Four-Bar Function Generators

Sam O’Connor, Mark Plecnik, Aravind Baskar, James Joo
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2024, 16(11): 111010.
Paper No: JMR-23-1690
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064835
Published Online: May 23, 2024
View Article titled, Complete Solutions for the Approximate Synthesis of Spherical Four-Bar Function Generators
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Topics: Design, Generators, Optimization, Polynomials, Wings, Kinematics, Dimensions
Journal Articles

Bistable Aerial Transformer: A Quadrotor Fixed-Wing Hybrid That Morphs Dynamically Via Passive Soft Mechanism

Jessica Weakly, Xuan Li, Tejas Agarwal, Minchen Li, Spencer Folk, Chenfanfu Jiang, Cynthia Sung
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. July 2024, 16(7): 071016.
Paper No: JMR-23-1641
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065159
Published Online: April 24, 2024
View Article titled, Bistable Aerial Transformer: A Quadrotor Fixed-Wing Hybrid That Morphs Dynamically Via Passive Soft Mechanism
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Topics: Flight, Robots, Vehicles, Wings, Design, Thrust, Bistability, Simulation
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Origami-Inspired Design of a Single-Degree-of-Freedom Reconfigurable Wing With Lockable Mechanisms

Xiong Zhang, Xi Kang, Bing Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. July 2024, 16(7): 071008.
Paper No: JMR-23-1272
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063456
Published Online: October 17, 2023
View Article titled, Origami-Inspired Design of a Single-Degree-of-Freedom Reconfigurable Wing With Lockable Mechanisms
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Wings, Kinematics, Origami-inspired design, Aircraft
Journal Articles

Twist-Coupled Flapping Mechanism for Bird-Type Flapping-Wing Air Vehicles

Yu-Jeong Han, Hyeon-Ho Yang, Jae-Hung Han
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2023, 15(5): 051017.
Paper No: JMR-22-1481
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062339
Published Online: May 2, 2023
View Article titled, Twist-Coupled Flapping Mechanism for Bird-Type Flapping-Wing Air Vehicles
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Optimization, Thrust, Wings, Flight, Wind tunnels, Vehicles, Manufacturing, Stress
Journal Articles

Parameter Optimization of Foldable Flapping-Wing Mechanism for Maximum Lift

Hyeon-Ho Yang, Sang-Gil Lee, Reynolds Addo-Akoto, Jae-Hung Han
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. March 2024, 16(3): 031002.
Paper No: JMR-22-1371
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056869
Published Online: March 8, 2023
View Article titled, Parameter Optimization of Foldable Flapping-Wing Mechanism for Maximum Lift
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Topics: Optimization, Wings, Design, Kinematics, Simulation
Journal Articles

A Review of Bat-Inspired Shape Morphing Robotic Design

Tingting Sui, Ting Zou
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Review Articles
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2022, 14(5): 050801.
Paper No: JMR-21-1395
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053686
Published Online: April 8, 2022
View Article titled, A Review of Bat-Inspired Shape Morphing Robotic Design
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Topics: Flight, Robots, Wings, Design, Aerodynamics, Shapes
Journal Articles

Modeling and Design Exploration of a Tensegrity-Based Twisting Wing

Nguyen K. Pham, Edwin A. Peraza Hernandez
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2021, 13(3): 031019.
Paper No: JMR-20-1461
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050149
Published Online: March 26, 2021
View Article titled, Modeling and Design Exploration of a Tensegrity-Based Twisting Wing
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Topics: Design, Wings, Wire, Tensegrity, Tensegrity mechanisms
Journal Articles

Bionic Flapping Mechanism of the Wings of a Cursorial Dinosaur Robot for Estimating Its Lift and Thrust

Hong-Wei Song, Yaser Saffar Talori, Jing-Shan Zhao
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2021, 13(1): 015002.
Paper No: JMR-20-1188
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048429
Published Online: November 19, 2020
View Article titled, Bionic Flapping Mechanism of the Wings of a Cursorial Dinosaur Robot for Estimating Its Lift and Thrust
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Topics: Wings, Thrust, Robots
Journal Articles

Geometrical Analysis of Connecting Beam Mandala: A Planar Deployable Mechanism

Bin Chen, Jie Hu, Weixing Chen, Jin Qi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011009.
Paper No: JMR-19-1006
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044538
Published Online: October 16, 2019
View Article titled, Geometrical Analysis of Connecting Beam Mandala: A Planar Deployable Mechanism
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Topics: Geometry, Theorems (Mathematics), Wings, Construction
Journal Articles

Spring-Assisted Motorized Transmission for Efficient Hover by Four Flapping Wings

Yao-Wei Chin, Ziyuan Ang, Yukai Luo, Woei-Leong Chan, Javaan S. Chahl, Gih-Keong Lau
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061014.
Paper No: JMR-18-1116
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041430
Published Online: October 5, 2018
View Article titled, Spring-Assisted Motorized Transmission for Efficient Hover by Four Flapping Wings
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Topics: Wings, Hinges, Motors, Springs, Storage
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Design of a Flapping Wing Mechanism to Coordinate Both Wing Swing and Wing Pitch

Peter L. Wang, J. Michael McCarthy
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2018, 10(2): 025003.
Paper No: JMR-17-1316
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038979
Published Online: January 29, 2018
View Article titled, Design of a Flapping Wing Mechanism to Coordinate Both Wing Swing and Wing Pitch
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Topics: Wings, Design, Linkages
Journal Articles

Synthesis of a Flapping Wing Mechanism Using a Constrained Spatial RRR Serial Chain

Peter L. Wang, Haithem E. Taha, J. Michael McCarthy
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2018, 10(1): 011005.
Paper No: JMR-17-1159
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038529
Published Online: December 20, 2017
View Article titled, Synthesis of a Flapping Wing Mechanism Using a Constrained Spatial RRR Serial Chain
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Topics: Chain, Design, Wings, Vehicles
Journal Articles

Tuning of a Rigid-Body Dynamics Model of a Flapping Wing Structure With Compliant Joints

Joseph Calogero, Mary Frecker, Zohaib Hasnain, James E. Hubbard, Jr.
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2018, 10(1): 011007.
Paper No: JMR-17-1195
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038441
Published Online: December 20, 2017
View Article titled, Tuning of a Rigid-Body Dynamics Model of a Flapping Wing Structure With Compliant Joints
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Dynamics (Mechanics), Kinematics, Spar platforms, Stiffness, Wing spars, Wings, Damping, Cycles
Journal Articles

Modeling of Dive Maneuvers for Executing Autonomous Dives With a Flapping Wing Air Vehicle

Luke J. Roberts, Hugh A. Bruck, S. K. Gupta
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2017, 9(6): 061010.
Paper No: JMR-16-1181
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037760
Published Online: October 4, 2017
View Article titled, Modeling of Dive Maneuvers for Executing Autonomous Dives With a Flapping Wing Air Vehicle
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Topics: Flight, Vehicles, Wings, Modeling, Flat plates, Design, Errors
Journal Articles

Improving Prediction of Flapping-Wing Motion By Incorporating Actuator Constraints With Models of Aerodynamic Loads Using In-Flight Data

John W. Gerdes, Hugh A. Bruck, Satyandra K. Gupta
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021011.
Paper No: JMR-16-1316
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035994
Published Online: March 9, 2017
View Article titled, Improving Prediction of Flapping-Wing Motion By Incorporating Actuator Constraints With Models of Aerodynamic Loads Using In-Flight Data
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Topics: Flight, Wings, Strips, Modeling
Journal Articles

Controlling the Movement of a TRR Spatial Chain With Coupled Six-Bar Function Generators for Biomimetic Motion

Mark M. Plecnik, J. Michael McCarthy
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2016, 8(5): 051005.
Paper No: JMR-15-1224
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032105
Published Online: May 4, 2016
View Article titled, Controlling the Movement of a TRR Spatial Chain With Coupled Six-Bar Function Generators for Biomimetic Motion
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Topics: Biomimetics, Chain, Design, Generators, Kinematics, Linkages, Wings, Fourier series, Trajectories (Physics), Degrees of freedom
Journal Articles

Integrating Solar Cells Into Flapping Wing Air Vehicles for Enhanced Flight Endurance

Ariel Perez-Rosado, Hugh A. Bruck, Satyandra K. Gupta
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2016, 8(5): 051006.
Paper No: JMR-15-1271
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032411
Published Online: May 4, 2016
View Article titled, Integrating Solar Cells Into Flapping Wing Air Vehicles for Enhanced Flight Endurance
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Topics: Design, Flight, Solar cells, Vehicles, Wings, Thrust, Solar energy
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Design and Optimization of a Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanism for Passive Bending

Yashwanth Tummala, Aimy Wissa, Mary Frecker, James E. Hubbard
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2014, 6(3): 031013.
Paper No: JMR-13-1179
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027702
Published Online: June 17, 2014
View Article titled, Design and Optimization of a Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanism for Passive Bending
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Topics: Deflection, Design, Optimization, Stress, Flight, Compliant mechanisms, Spar platforms, Wing spars, Wings
Journal Articles

Impact of Marine Locomotion Constraints on a Bio-inspired Aerial-Aquatic Wing: Experimental Performance Verification

Richard J. Lock, Ravi Vaidyanathan, Stuart C. Burgess
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2014, 6(1): 011001.
Paper No: JMR-12-1205
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025471
Published Online: October 31, 2013
View Article titled, Impact of Marine Locomotion Constraints on a Bio-inspired Aerial-Aquatic Wing: Experimental Performance Verification
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Topics: Kinematics, Thrust, Wings, Shapes, Vehicles, Computer simulation, Water, Testing