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Proceedings Papers

Numerical Optimization of Underactuated Flexure-Based Grippers

Boi Okken, Jan P. Dekker, Jan J. de Jong, Dannis M. Brouwer
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2023, Volume 8: 47th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference (MR), V008T08A041, August 20–23, 2023
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2023-116752
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2023-116752
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Grippers, Optimization
Journal Articles

Flexure Hinge Design and Optimization for Compact Anthropomorphic Grippers Made via Metal Additive Manufacturing

Martin Tschiersky, Jan J. de Jong, Dannis M. Brouwer
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mech. Des. January 2024, 146(1): 015001.
Paper No: MD-23-1347
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063362
Published Online: October 6, 2023
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Design, Grippers, Hinges, Optimization, Stress, Simulation, Tendons, Additive manufacturing, Stiffness
Proceedings Papers

Building Block Based Topology Synthesis Algorithm to Optimize the Natural Frequency in Large Stroke Flexure Mechanisms

Mathijs E. Fix, Dannis M. Brouwer, Ronald G. K. M. Aarts
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2020, Volume 2: 16th International Conference on Multibody Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Control (MSNDC), V002T02A007, August 17–19, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2020-22393
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2020-22393
View Paper titled, Building Block Based Topology Synthesis Algorithm to Optimize the Natural Frequency in Large Stroke Flexure Mechanisms
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Topics: Algorithms, Blocks (Building materials), Flexure mechanisms, Topology, Bending (Stress), Design, Compliant mechanisms, Deflection, Dimensions, Hinges
Proceedings Papers

A Spatial Parametric Model for the Nonlinear Stiffness Characteristics of Flexure Strips

Marijn Nijenhuis, J. P. Meijaard, Dannis M. Brouwer
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 5A: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT07A014, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-86024
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-86024
View Paper titled, A Spatial Parametric Model for the Nonlinear Stiffness Characteristics of Flexure Strips
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Stiffness, Strips, Deformation, Flexure mechanisms, Elongation, Torsion, Variational principles
Journal Articles

A Precision System for Computed Tomography-Guided Needle Placement in the Thorax and Abdomen—Technical Design and Performance Analysis

Maarten M. Arnolli, Martijn Buijze, Michel Franken, Ivo A. M. J. Broeders, Dannis M. Brouwer
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. June 2018, 12(2): 021003.
Paper No: MED-17-1231
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039389
Published Online: April 2, 2018
View Article titled, A Precision System for Computed Tomography-Guided Needle Placement in the Thorax and Abdomen—Technical Design and Performance Analysis
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Topics: Design, Errors, Needles, Stress, Computerized tomography
Journal Articles

An Analytical Formulation for the Lateral Support Stiffness of a Spatial Flexure Strip

Marijn Nijenhuis, J. P. Meijaard, Dhanushkodi Mariappan, Just L. Herder, Dannis M. Brouwer, Shorya Awtar
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. May 2017, 139(5): 051401.
Paper No: MD-16-1478
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035861
Published Online: March 20, 2017
View Article titled, An Analytical Formulation for the Lateral Support Stiffness of a Spatial Flexure Strip
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Deformation, Displacement, Flexure mechanisms, Kinematics, Stiffness, Stress, Strips, Torsion, Interpolation
Journal Articles

Kinematic Design Method for Rail-Guided Robotic Arms

Dian J. Borgerink, Dannis M. Brouwer, Jan Stegenga, Stefano Stramigioli
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011010.
Paper No: JMR-15-1345
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035187
Published Online: December 22, 2016
View Article titled, Kinematic Design Method for Rail-Guided Robotic Arms
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Topics: End effectors, Kinematics, Manipulators, Rails, Robots, Design, Algorithms, Water, Robotics
Proceedings Papers

A Closed-Form Model for the Support Stiffness of Spatial Flexure Strips With Limited Twist

Marijn Nijenhuis, Dannis M. Brouwer
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5A: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT07A027, August 21–24, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2016-59979
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59979
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Stiffness, Strips, Deflection, Degrees of freedom, Stress, Dimensions, Equilibrium (Physics), Flexure mechanisms
Proceedings Papers

An Analytical Formulation for the Lateral Support Stiffness of a Spatial Flexure Strip

Marijn Nijenhuis, J. P. Meijaard, Just L. Herder, Shorya Awtar, Dannis M. Brouwer
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2015, Volume 5A: 39th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT08A008, August 2–5, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2015-46591
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2015-46591
View Paper titled, An Analytical Formulation for the Lateral Support Stiffness of a Spatial Flexure Strip
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Stiffness, Strips, Deformation, Flexure mechanisms, Warping, Computer software, Degrees of freedom, Displacement, Errors
Journal Articles

Improved Force Transmission of a Flexible Surgical Instrument by Combining Input Motion

Jitendra P. Khatait, Dannis M. Brouwer, Ronald G. K. M. Aarts, Just L. Herder
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. March 2015, 9(1): 011009.
Paper No: MED-13-1289
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029418
Published Online: March 1, 2015
View Article titled, Improved Force Transmission of a Flexible Surgical Instrument by Combining Input Motion
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Topics: Friction, Instrumentation, Rotation, Wire, Simulation, Simulation results
Journal Articles

Flexible Multibody Modeling of a Surgical Instrument Inside an Endoscope

Jitendra P. Khatait, Dannis M. Brouwer, J. P. Meijaard, Ronald G. K. M. Aarts, Just L. Herder
Journal: Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. January 2014, 9(1): 011018.
Paper No: CND-12-1209
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026059
Published Online: December 9, 2013
View Article titled, Flexible Multibody Modeling of a Surgical Instrument Inside an Endoscope
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Topics: Endoscopes, Friction, Instrumentation, Rotation, Simulation results, Stiffness, Stress, Surgical tools, Simulation, Modeling
Journal Articles

Exact Constraint Design of a Two-Degree of Freedom Flexure-Based Mechanism

Dannis M. Brouwer, (Ger) K. G. P. Folkersma, Steven E. Boer, Ronald G. K. M. Aarts
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2013, 5(4): 041011.
Paper No: JMR-13-1037
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025175
Published Online: September 11, 2013
View Article titled, Exact Constraint Design of a Two-Degree of Freedom Flexure-Based Mechanism
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Topics: Actuators, Bending (Stress), Design, End effectors, Hinges, Mechanical admittance, Stiffness, Stress, Kinematics, Vibration
Journal Articles

Design of an Experimental Set-Up to Study the Behavior of a Flexible Surgical Instrument Inside an Endoscope

Jitendra P. Khatait, Dannis M. Brouwer, Herman M. J. R. Soemers, Ronald G. K. M. Aarts, Just L. Herder
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 031004.
Paper No: MED-12-1076
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024660
Published Online: July 3, 2013
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Topics: Design, Stress, Resolution (Optics), Rotation, Errors, Instrumentation
Journal Articles

CT Registration: Experimental Determination of Suited Fiducial Marker Material and Registration Errors

Maarten M. Arnolli, Michel Franken, Dannis M. Brouwer
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. June 2013, 7(2): 020946.
Paper No: MED-13-1053
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024313
Published Online: June 11, 2013
View Article titled, CT Registration: Experimental Determination of Suited Fiducial Marker Material and Registration Errors
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Topics: Errors
Journal Articles

Modeling of a Flexible Instrument to Study its Sliding Behavior Inside a Curved Endoscope

Jitendra P. Khatait, Dannis M. Brouwer, Ronald G. K. M. Aarts, Just L. Herder
Journal: Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Comput. Nonlinear Dynam. July 2013, 8(3): 031002.
Paper No: CND-11-1146
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007539
Published Online: October 30, 2012
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Topics: Endoscopes, Friction, Instrumentation, Modeling, Simulation, Stiffness, Surgical tools
Journal Articles

Test Set-up to Study the Behavior of a Flexible Instrument in a Bent Tube

Jitendra P. Khatait, Dannis M. Brouwer, Ronald G.K.M. Aarts, Just L. Herder
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Frontiers Abstracts
J. Med. Devices. March 2012, 6(1): 017536.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026714
Published Online: March 12, 2012
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Topics: Instrumentation