Volume 10 Issue 4 | J. Mechanisms Robotics

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Research Papers

Design, Modeling, and Integration of a Flexible Universal Spatial Robotic Tail

William S. Rone, Wael Saab, Pinhas Ben-Tzvi

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 041001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039500

Abstract

View articletitled, Design, Modeling, and Integration of a Flexible Universal Spatial Robotic Tail

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Topics: Cables , Design , Robotics , Robots , Yaw , Universal joints , Sensors , Springs , Displacement

Type Synthesis of the Deployable Mechanisms for the Truss Antenna Using the Method of Adding Constraint Chains

Yundou Xu, Liangliang Chen, Wenlan Liu, Jiantao Yao, Jialong Zhu, Yongsheng Zhao

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 041002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039341

Abstract

View articletitled, Type Synthesis of the Deployable Mechanisms for the Truss Antenna Using the Method of Adding Constraint Chains

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Topics: Chain , Screws , Trusses (Building) , Design

Workspace of Multifingered Hands Using Monte Carlo Method

Arkadeep Narayan Chaudhury, Ashitava Ghosal

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 041003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039001

Abstract

View articletitled, Workspace of Multifingered Hands Using Monte Carlo Method

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Topics: Algorithms , Dimensions , End effectors , Friction , Kinematics , Manipulators , Monte Carlo methods , Simulation , Degrees of freedom , Modeling

Geometric Approach to the Realization of Planar Elastic Behaviors With Mechanisms Having Four Elastic Components

Shuguang Huang, Joseph M. Schimmels

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 041004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039399

Abstract

View articletitled, Geometric Approach to the Realization of Planar Elastic Behaviors With Mechanisms Having Four Elastic Components

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Topics: Elasticity , Parallel mechanisms , Springs , Stiffness , Geometry

Development and Analysis of a Three-Dimensional Printed Miniature Walking Robot With Soft Joints and Links

Anthony DeMario, Jianguo Zhao

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 041005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039773

Abstract

View articletitled, Development and Analysis of a Three-Dimensional Printed Miniature Walking Robot With Soft Joints and Links

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Topics: Design , Robots , Springs , Deformation , Robotics

Multi-Objective Optimization of Parallel Tracking Mechanism Considering Parameter Uncertainty

Yang Qi, Tao Sun, Yimin Song

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 041006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039771

Abstract

View articletitled, Multi-Objective Optimization of Parallel Tracking Mechanism Considering Parameter Uncertainty

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Pareto optimization , Uncertainty , Stiffness , Kinematics , Deformation

Design and Control of a Fully-Actuated Hexrotor for Aerial Manipulation Applications

Jameson Y. S. Lee, Kam K. Leang, Woosoon Yim

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 041007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039854

Abstract

View articletitled, Design and Control of a Fully-Actuated Hexrotor for Aerial Manipulation Applications

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Topics: Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flight , Rotors , Torque , Motors , Control equipment

Kinematic Analysis and Design of a Novel Shoulder Exoskeleton Using a Double Parallelogram Linkage

Simon Christensen, Shaoping Bai

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 041008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040132

Abstract

View articletitled, Kinematic Analysis and Design of a Novel Shoulder Exoskeleton Using a Double Parallelogram Linkage

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Topics: Design , Exoskeleton devices , Linkages , Kinematics

Cam Profile Generation for Cam-Spring Mechanism With Desired Torque

Fei Gao, Yannan Liu, Wei-Hsin Liao

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 041009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040270

Abstract

View articletitled, Cam Profile Generation for Cam-Spring Mechanism With Desired Torque

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Topics: Springs , Torque , Friction

A Novel Parameter Optimization Method for the Driving System of High-Speed Parallel Robots

Xin-Jun Liu, Gang Han, Fugui Xie, Qizhi Meng, Sai Zhang

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 041010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040028

Abstract

View articletitled, A Novel Parameter Optimization Method for the Driving System of High-Speed Parallel Robots

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Topics: Cycles , Inertia (Mechanics) , Motors , Optimization , Robots , Torque , Stress , Mechanical drives

A Complete Geometric Singular Characterization of the 6/6 Stewart Platform

Michael Slavutin, Avshalom Sheffer, Offer Shai, Yoram Reich

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 041011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040133

Abstract

View articletitled, A Complete Geometric Singular Characterization of the 6/6 Stewart Platform

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Topics: Mechanical admittance , Robots , Screws , Theorems (Mathematics) , Statics , Design , Kinematics

Design and Kinematic Analysis of a 3RRlS Metamorphic Parallel Mechanism for Large-Scale Reconfigurable Space Multifingered Hand

Chong Zhao, Hongwei Guo, Rongqiang Liu, Zongquan Deng, Bing Li

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 041012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040356

Abstract

View articletitled, Design and Kinematic Analysis of a 3RRlS Metamorphic Parallel Mechanism for Large-Scale Reconfigurable Space Multifingered Hand

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Topics: Design , Parallel mechanisms , Screws , Kinematic analysis , Displacement

A Study on Kinematic Pattern of Fish Undulatory Locomotion Using a Robot Fish

Yong Zhong, Jialei Song, Haoyong Yu, Ruxu Du

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 041013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040434

Abstract

View articletitled, A Study on Kinematic Pattern of Fish Undulatory Locomotion Using a Robot Fish

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Topics: Kinematics , Robots , Thrust , Yaw

Technical Brief

On the Development of a New Master Device Used for Medical Tasks

Houssem Saafi, Med Amine Laribi, Said Zeghloul, Marc Arsicault

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 044501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039590

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View articletitled, On the Development of a New Master Device Used for Medical Tasks

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Topics: Biomedicine , Haptics , Kinematics , Manipulators , Robots , Scanning probe microscopy , Surgery , Optimization , Design

Topology Optimization and Prototype of a Three-Dimensional Printed Compliant Finger for Grasping Vulnerable Objects With Size and Shape Variations

Chih-Hsing Liu, Chen-Hua Chiu, Ta-Lun Chen, Tzu-Yang Pai, Mao-Cheng Hsu, Yang Chen

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 044502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039972

Abstract

View articletitled, Topology Optimization and Prototype of a Three-Dimensional Printed Compliant Finger for Grasping Vulnerable Objects With Size and Shape Variations

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Topics: Design , Grasping , Grippers , Optimization , Topology , Shapes

Design of a Single Degree-of-Freedom, Adaptable Electromechanical Gait Trainer for People With Neurological Injury

Sung Yul Shin, Ashish D. Deshpande, James Sulzer

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 044503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039973

Abstract

View articletitled, Design of a Single Degree-of-Freedom, Adaptable Electromechanical Gait Trainer for People With Neurological Injury

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Design , Kinematics , Nervous system , Robotics , Trajectories (Physics) , Wounds , End effectors

Design of a Spatial RPR-2SS Valve Mechanism

Peter L. Wang, Ulrich Rhem, J. Michael McCarthy

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 044504. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040027

Abstract

View articletitled, Design of a Spatial RPR-2SS Valve Mechanism

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Topics: Chain , Design , Valves , Soil

Precise Foot Positioning of Walking Robot for Paraplegic Patient Wearing Exoskeleton by Using Electrical Stimulation Feedback

Mengze Li, Zhaofan Yuan, Tadayoshi Aoyama, Yasuhisa Hasegawa

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 044505. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040354

Abstract

View articletitled, Precise Foot Positioning of Walking Robot for Paraplegic Patient Wearing Exoskeleton by Using Electrical Stimulation Feedback

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Topics: Exoskeleton devices , Feedback , Robots , Relaxation (Physics)

A Novel Underactuated Tetrahedral Mobile Robot

Zhirui Wang, Yaobin Tian, Yan-an Yao

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 044506. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040438

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View articletitled, A Novel Underactuated Tetrahedral Mobile Robot

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Topics: Chain , Design , Engineering prototypes , Kinematics , Mobile robots , Robots , Springs , Actuators , Mechanical admittance , Universal joints

Passive Compliance Control of Redundant Serial Manipulators

Jacob J. Rice, Joseph M. Schimmels

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 044507. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039591

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View articletitled, Passive Compliance Control of Redundant Serial Manipulators

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Topics: Actuators , Kinematics , Manipulators , Stiffness , End effectors , Redundancy (Engineering)

Design Innovation Paper

A New Seven Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel Robot With a Foldable Platform

Wissem Haouas, Redwan Dahmouche, Nadine Le Fort-Piat, Guillaume J. Laurent

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 045001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039693

Abstract

View articletitled, A New Seven Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel Robot With a Foldable Platform

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Topics: Actuators , Grasping , Kinematics , Robots , Design , Manipulators , Degrees of freedom

The Deformable Quad-Rotor: Mechanism Design, Kinematics, and Dynamics Effects Investigation

Na Zhao, Yudong Luo, Hongbin Deng, Yantao Shen

J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 045002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040355

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View articletitled, The Deformable Quad-Rotor: Mechanism Design, Kinematics, and Dynamics Effects Investigation

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Topics: Deformation , Design , Flight , Rotors , Kinematics , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Research Papers

Design, Modeling, and Integration of a Flexible Universal Spatial Robotic Tail

Type Synthesis of the Deployable Mechanisms for the Truss Antenna Using the Method of Adding Constraint Chains

Workspace of Multifingered Hands Using Monte Carlo Method

Geometric Approach to the Realization of Planar Elastic Behaviors With Mechanisms Having Four Elastic Components

Development and Analysis of a Three-Dimensional Printed Miniature Walking Robot With Soft Joints and Links

Multi-Objective Optimization of Parallel Tracking Mechanism Considering Parameter Uncertainty

Design and Control of a Fully-Actuated Hexrotor for Aerial Manipulation Applications

Kinematic Analysis and Design of a Novel Shoulder Exoskeleton Using a Double Parallelogram Linkage

Cam Profile Generation for Cam-Spring Mechanism With Desired Torque

A Novel Parameter Optimization Method for the Driving System of High-Speed Parallel Robots

A Complete Geometric Singular Characterization of the 6/6 Stewart Platform

Design and Kinematic Analysis of a 3RRlS Metamorphic Parallel Mechanism for Large-Scale Reconfigurable Space Multifingered Hand

A Study on Kinematic Pattern of Fish Undulatory Locomotion Using a Robot Fish

Technical Brief

On the Development of a New Master Device Used for Medical Tasks

Topology Optimization and Prototype of a Three-Dimensional Printed Compliant Finger for Grasping Vulnerable Objects With Size and Shape Variations

Design of a Single Degree-of-Freedom, Adaptable Electromechanical Gait Trainer for People With Neurological Injury

Design of a Spatial RPR-2SS Valve Mechanism

Precise Foot Positioning of Walking Robot for Paraplegic Patient Wearing Exoskeleton by Using Electrical Stimulation Feedback

A Novel Underactuated Tetrahedral Mobile Robot

Passive Compliance Control of Redundant Serial Manipulators

Design Innovation Paper

A New Seven Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel Robot With a Foldable Platform

The Deformable Quad-Rotor: Mechanism Design, Kinematics, and Dynamics Effects Investigation

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