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August 2017
ISSN 1942-4302
EISSN 1942-4310
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Research Papers
A Shape-Morphing Mechanism With Sliding Panels
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036221
A Novel Reconfigurable Gravity Balancer for Lower-Limb Rehabilitation With Switchable Hip/Knee-Only Exercise
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036218
Topics:
Gravity (Force)
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Knee
,
Potential energy
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Springs
,
Design
,
Muscle
,
Electromyography
,
Simulation
Performance Augmentation of Underactuated Fingers' Grasps Using Multiple Drive Actuation
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036220
Topics:
Actuators
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Degrees of freedom
,
Design
,
Grasping
,
Linkages
,
Optimization
,
Stiffness
,
Torque
A Line Geometric Approach to Kinematic Acquisition of Geometric Constraints of Planar Motion
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036222
Topics:
Kinematics
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Trajectories (Physics)
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Dimensions
,
Algorithms
A Low Profile Electromagnetic Actuator Design and Model for an Origami Parallel Platform
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036425
Topics:
Actuators
,
Design
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Magnets
,
Manufacturing
,
Rails
,
Magnetic fields
,
Engineering prototypes
Building Block-Based Spatial Topology Synthesis Method for Large-Stroke Flexure Hinges
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036223
Topics:
Bending (Stress)
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Blocks (Building materials)
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Design
,
Hinges
,
Optimization
,
Shape optimization
,
Topology
,
Stiffness
,
Vibration
,
Deflection
Speeding Up Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms With a Pseudorigid-Body Model
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035992
Topics:
Compliant mechanisms
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Design
,
Optimization
,
Topology
,
Stress
,
Finite element analysis
Mobility, Kinematic Analysis, and Dimensional Optimization of New Three-Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel Manipulator With Actuation Redundancy
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036517
Topics:
Design
,
Kinematics
,
Manipulators
,
Mechanical admittance
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Optimization
,
Displacement
,
Redundancy (Engineering)
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Screws
,
Universal joints
,
Kinematic analysis
A Unified Approach for Second-Order Control of the Manipulator With Joint Physical Constraints
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036569
Topics:
End effectors
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Kinematics
,
Manipulators
,
Feedback
,
Redundant manipulators
Trajectory Planning and Obstacle Avoidance for Hyper-Redundant Serial Robots
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036571
Topics:
Algorithms
,
Robots
,
Path planning
,
Trajectories (Physics)
Motion Generation of Passive Slider Multiloop Wearable Hand Devices
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036611
Topics:
Chain
,
Design
,
Dimensions
,
Exoskeleton devices
,
Grasping
,
Linkages
,
Physiology
,
Rotation
Screw-Based Modeling of Soft Manipulators With Tendon and Fluidic Actuation
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036579
Topics:
Kinematics
,
Manipulators
,
Screws
,
Stress
,
Tendons
,
Steady state
Design and Development of a Two Degree-of-Freedom Rotational Flexure Mechanism for Precise Unbalance Measurements
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036610
Topics:
Design
,
Flexure mechanisms
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Stiffness
,
Springs
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Finite element analysis
A High Performance Voice Coil Actuator for Optomechatronic Applications
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035879
Topics:
Actuators
,
Design
,
Electronics
,
Feedback
A New Approach to the Generation of Retractable Plate Structures Based on One-Uniform Tessellations
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036570
Redundancy Resolution of Kinematically Redundant Parallel Manipulators Via Differential Dynamic Programing
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041016.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036739
An Approach for Computing the Transmission Index of Full Mobility Planar Multiloop Mechanisms
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041017.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036718
Topics:
Mechanical admittance
Nonrigidly Foldability Analysis of Kresling Cylindrical Origami
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041018.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036738
Topics:
Cylinders
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Kinematics
,
Rotation
,
Machinery
,
Design
A General Friction Model of Discrete Interactions for Tendon Actuated Dexterous Manipulators
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041019.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036719
Topics:
Friction
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Tendons
,
Tension
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Deflection
,
Shapes
,
Manipulators
Technical Brief
Solution Region Synthesis Methodology of Spatial 5-SS Linkages for Six Given Positions
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 044501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036219
Topics:
Linkages
,
End effectors
Compact Arrangements of Cable-Pulley Type Zero-Free-Length Springs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 044502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036515
Topics:
Springs
,
Winding (process)
Design and Performance Analysis of Double C-Type Flexure Hinges
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 044503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036609
Topics:
Bending (Stress)
,
Design
,
Hinges
,
Stiffness
Errata
Erratum: “A Four Degree of Freedom Robot for Positioning Ultrasound Imaging Catheters” [J. Mechanisms Robotics 8(5), 051016 (May 04, 2016); DOI: 10.1115/1.4032249]
Paul M. Loschak, Alperen Degirmenci, Yaroslav Tenzer, Cory M. Tschabrunn, Elad Anter, Robert D. Howe
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 047001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036457
Topics:
Catheters
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Robotics
,
Robots
,
Ultrasonic imaging
,
Design
,
Biomedicine
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Stiffness Evaluation of a Decoupled Cartesian Parallel Manipulator
J. Mechanisms Robotics
Instant Grasping Framework of Textured Objects Via Precise Point Matches and Normalized Target Poses
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Ranking Static Balancing Methods Based on the Actuating Frictional Effort
J. Mechanisms Robotics (September 2025)
Improving Exoskeleton Brace Design: Alleviating Misalignment and Parasitic Forces
J. Mechanisms Robotics (September 2025)
A Conformal Geometric Algebra Method for Inverse Kinematics Analysis of 6R Robotic Arm
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