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Multi-Objective Optimal Design of a Cable-Driven Parallel Robot Based on an Adaptive Adjustment Inertia Weight Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm

Bin Zhou, Sipan Li, Bin Zi, Bing Chen, Weidong Zhu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2023, 145(8): 083301.
Paper No: MD-22-1730
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062458
Published Online: May 22, 2023
View Article titled, Multi-Objective Optimal Design of a Cable-Driven Parallel Robot Based on an Adaptive Adjustment Inertia Weight Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm
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Topics: Algorithms, Cables, Design, End effectors, Inertia (Mechanics), Particle swarm optimization, Weight (Mass), Kinematics, Robots, Optimization
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Jubilee Review: The 65 Years of the ASME Machine Design Award (1958–2023)

Huijuan Feng, Guanglu Jia, Yenhua Lin, Jian S. Dai
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Guest Editorial
J. Mech. Des. August 2023, 145(8): 080301.
Paper No: MD-22-1661
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062347
Published Online: May 22, 2023
View Article titled, Jubilee Review: The 65 Years of the ASME Machine Design Award (1958–2023)
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Topics: Design, Engineering teachers, Kinematics, Machine design, Machinery, Mechanical engineering, Robotics, Dynamics (Mechanics), Design engineering
Journal Articles

Design and Kinematics of Origami Inspired Non-Prismatic Foldable Truss Modules

Hemant Sharma, Arnab Banerjee
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2023, 145(7): 073304.
Paper No: MD-22-1692
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062272
Published Online: April 19, 2023
View Article titled, Design and Kinematics of Origami Inspired Non-Prismatic Foldable Truss Modules
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Topics: Design, Trusses (Building), Kinematics, Origami-inspired design, Displacement
Journal Articles

Computational Design of Multi-State Lattice Structures With Finite Mechanisms for Shape Morphing

Thomas S. Lumpe, Kristina Shea
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2023, 145(7): 071701.
Paper No: MD-22-1267
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056928
Published Online: March 31, 2023
View Article titled, Computational Design of Multi-State Lattice Structures With Finite Mechanisms for Shape Morphing
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Topics: Deformation, Design, Kinematics, Optimization, Shapes, Stress, Simulation, Manufacturing
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

A Survey of Wave Energy Converter Mechanisms Presented Under the Topological and Functional Viewpoints

Andrea Scavalla, Andrea Rossi, Vincenzo La Battaglia, Nicola Pio Belfiore
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Review Articles
J. Mech. Des. July 2023, 145(7): 070801.
Paper No: MD-22-1653
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057057
Published Online: March 31, 2023
View Article titled, A Survey of Wave Energy Converter Mechanisms Presented Under the Topological and Functional Viewpoints
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Topics: Generators, Kinematics, Topology, Water, Wave energy converters, Waves, Oscillations, Turbines, Floating bodies
Journal Articles

Design of a New Family of Kinematically Redundant Parallel Mechanisms With Two Rotations and One Translation

Zhen Wu, Qinchuan Li, Wei Ye
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2023, 145(5): 053303.
Paper No: MD-22-1551
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056671
Published Online: February 10, 2023
View Article titled, Design of a New Family of Kinematically Redundant Parallel Mechanisms With Two Rotations and One Translation
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Parallel mechanisms
Journal Articles

A Kirigami-Inspired Metamorphic Double-Loop Linkage With Multiple Single-Degree-of-Freedom Reconfiguration Branches

Chunlong Wang, Hongwei Guo, Rongqiang Liu, Zongquan Deng
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2023, 145(7): 073301.
Paper No: MD-22-1576
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056756
Published Online: February 10, 2023
View Article titled, A Kirigami-Inspired Metamorphic Double-Loop Linkage With Multiple Single-Degree-of-Freedom Reconfiguration Branches
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Topics: Linkages, Kinematics
Journal Articles

Optimum Design for a New Reconfigurable Two-Wheeled Self-Balancing Robot Based on Virtual Equivalent Parallel Mechanism

Hongyan Tang, James W. Zhang, Lanqing Pan, Dan Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2023, 145(5): 053302.
Paper No: MD-22-1678
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056575
Published Online: January 10, 2023
View Article titled, Optimum Design for a New Reconfigurable Two-Wheeled Self-Balancing Robot Based on Virtual Equivalent Parallel Mechanism
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Optimization, Robots, Gravity (Force), Parallel mechanisms, Construction, Steering wheels, Dimensions, Chain
Journal Articles

Task-Oriented Methodology Combining Human Manual Gestures and Robotic Grasp Stability Analyses: Application to the Specification of Dexterous Robotic Grippers

Jonatan Martin Escorcia-Hernandez, Mathieu Grossard, Florian Gosselin
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2023, 145(4): 041408.
Paper No: MD-22-1322
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056493
Published Online: January 10, 2023
View Article titled, Task-Oriented Methodology Combining Human Manual Gestures and Robotic Grasp Stability Analyses: Application to the Specification of Dexterous Robotic Grippers
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Topics: Design, End effectors, Grippers, Stability, Testing, Optimization, Robotics, Tactile sensors, Needles, Kinematics
Journal Articles

Type Synthesis of Modular Polyhedral Mechanisms Based on the Generalized Mechanism Models of Regular Polyhedron

Fanchen Kong, Jingfang Liu, Huafeng Ding, Guohua Gao
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2023, 145(2): 023304.
Paper No: MD-22-1310
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056079
Published Online: December 12, 2022
View Article titled, Type Synthesis of Modular Polyhedral Mechanisms Based on the Generalized Mechanism Models of Regular Polyhedron
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Mechanical admittance, Robots, Topology, Screws, Construction, Manufacturing, Degrees of freedom
Journal Articles

An Interactive Rehabilitation Mechanism Design System for Kinematic and Kinetostatic Synthesis With Expandable Solution Space

Xiangyun Li, Xin Shu, Peng Chen, Xi Yu, Kang Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2023, 145(2): 023302.
Paper No: MD-22-1473
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056007
Published Online: November 1, 2022
View Article titled, An Interactive Rehabilitation Mechanism Design System for Kinematic and Kinetostatic Synthesis With Expandable Solution Space
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Topics: Design, Errors, Kinematics, Gravity (Force), Linkages, Algorithms, Springs
Journal Articles

A Fourier Approach to Kinematic Acquisition of Geometric Constraints of Planar Motion for Practical Mechanism Design

Xiangyun Li, Hao Lv, Ping Zhao, Qi Lu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2022, 144(12): 123302.
Paper No: MD-22-1192
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055378
Published Online: September 20, 2022
View Article titled, A Fourier Approach to Kinematic Acquisition of Geometric Constraints of Planar Motion for Practical Mechanism Design
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Linkages, Trajectories (Physics)
Journal Articles

Design and Kinematic Analysis of a Novel Deployable Antenna Mechanism for Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellites

Wen-ao Cao, Peng Cheng
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. November 2022, 144(11): 114502.
Paper No: MD-22-1049
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055056
Published Online: August 9, 2022
View Article titled, Design and Kinematic Analysis of a Novel Deployable Antenna Mechanism for Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellites
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Linkages, Satellites, Synthetic aperture radar, Topology, Kinematic analysis, Manufacturing, Welding, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

A Phase Diagram-Based Stability Design Method for a Symmetrical Origami Waterbomb Base

Hongchuan Zhang, Benliang Zhu, Bicheng Chen, Chaoyu Cui, Hai Li, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2022, 144(10): 103303.
Paper No: MD-22-1025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054806
Published Online: July 1, 2022
View Article titled, A Phase Diagram-Based Stability Design Method for a Symmetrical Origami Waterbomb Base
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Topics: Design, Design methodology, Stability, Phase diagrams, Engineering prototypes, Kinematics, Symmetry (Physics)
Journal Articles

Variational Level Set Method for Topology Optimization of Origami Fold Patterns

Qian Ye, Xianfeng David Gu, Shikui Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2022, 144(8): 081702.
Paper No: MD-21-1253
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053925
Published Online: March 31, 2022
View Article titled, Variational Level Set Method for Topology Optimization of Origami Fold Patterns
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Topics: Deformation, Design, Optimization, Shapes, Shells, Topology, Sensitivity analysis, Kinematics
Journal Articles

Reconfigurable Robotic System Design With Application to Cleaning and Maintenance

A. A. Hayat, Lim Yi, M. Kalimuthu, M. R. Elara, K. L. Wood
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2022, 144(6): 063305.
Paper No: MD-21-1449
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053631
Published Online: February 15, 2022
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Topics: Design, Robots, Robotics, Cams, Computer-aided manufacturing, Pavement, Kinematics
Journal Articles

An Articulated Robotic Forceps Design With a Parallel Wrist-Gripper Mechanism and Parasitic Motion Compensation

Merve Bazman, Nural Yilmaz, Ugur Tumerdem
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2022, 144(6): 063303.
Paper No: MD-21-1224
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053465
Published Online: February 15, 2022
View Article titled, An Articulated Robotic Forceps Design With a Parallel Wrist-Gripper Mechanism and Parasitic Motion Compensation
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Grippers, Kinematics, Robotics, Simulation, Thrust, Yaw, Motion compensation, End effectors
Journal Articles

Design and Analysis of a Compact Piezo-Actuated Microgripper With a Large Amplification Ratio

Fangxin Chen, Qianjun Zhang, Yongzhuo Gao, Wei Dong
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. May 2022, 144(5): 054503.
Paper No: MD-21-1652
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053113
Published Online: December 20, 2021
View Article titled, Design and Analysis of a Compact Piezo-Actuated Microgripper With a Large Amplification Ratio
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Design, Finite element analysis, Hinges, Kinematics, Modeling, Stiffness, Displacement, Statics
Journal Articles

Algebraic Method for Exact Synthesis of One-Degree-of-Freedom Linkages With Arbitrarily Prescribed Constant Velocity Ratios

Kai Liu, Jingjun Yu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2022, 144(6): 063301.
Paper No: MD-21-1212
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052845
Published Online: December 8, 2021
View Article titled, Algebraic Method for Exact Synthesis of One-Degree-of-Freedom Linkages With Arbitrarily Prescribed Constant Velocity Ratios
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Topics: Linkages, Polynomials, Kinematics
Journal Articles

Novel Design of a Rotation Center Auto-Matched Ankle Rehabilitation Exoskeleton With Decoupled Control Capacity

Tun Wang, Enea Olivoni, Emmanouil Spyrakos-Papastavridis, Rory J. O'Connor, Jian S. Dai
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2022, 144(5): 053301.
Paper No: MD-21-1205
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052842
Published Online: December 6, 2021
View Article titled, Novel Design of a Rotation Center Auto-Matched Ankle Rehabilitation Exoskeleton With Decoupled Control Capacity
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Topics: Exoskeleton devices, Rotation, Design, Actuators, Kinematics