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Kinematic modeling and optimization of a clustered tensegrity mobile robot

Accepted Manuscript
Qi Yang, Xinyu Liu, Ze Yu, Binbin Lian, Tao Sun
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics.
Paper No: JMR-23-1266
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063290
Published Online: August 30, 2023
View Article titled, Kinematic modeling and optimization of a clustered tensegrity mobile robot
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Topics: Cables, Kinematics, Mobile robots, Modeling, Optimization, Robots, Tensegrity
Journal Articles

Analysis and Optimization of a 6-DoF 3- R R P S Parallel Mechanism for Robot-Assisted Long-Bone Fracture Surgery

Michael Clancy, Fayez Alruwaili, Marzieh S. Saeedi-Hosseiny, Sean McMillan, Iulian I. Iordachita, Mohammad H. Abedin-Nasab
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2024, 16(6): 061006.
Paper No: JMR-23-1106
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063167
Published Online: August 29, 2023
View Article titled, Analysis and Optimization of a 6-DoF 3- R R P S Parallel Mechanism for Robot-Assisted Long-Bone Fracture Surgery
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Topics: Design, Femoral fractures, Fracture (Materials), Fracture (Process), Genetic algorithms, Optimization, Parallel mechanisms, Robots, Stress, Surgery
Journal Articles

Development of a Base-Actuated Three-Rhombus Configured Remote Center of Motion Mechanism for Lumbar Puncture

Yuzhou Duan, Jie Ling, Zhao Feng, Daojin Yao, Yuchuan Zhu
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2024, 16(5): 054503.
Paper No: JMR-22-1386
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062761
Published Online: July 20, 2023
View Article titled, Development of a Base-Actuated Three-Rhombus Configured Remote Center of Motion Mechanism for Lumbar Puncture
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Topics: Design, End effectors, Kinematics, Optimization, Needles, Errors, Linkages, Jacobian matrices, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Design of a 2RRU-RRS Parallel Kinematic Mechanism for an Inner-Cavity Machining Hybrid Robot

Lingmin Xu, Xinxue Chai, Ye Ding
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2024, 16(5): 054501.
Paper No: JMR-22-1580
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062649
Published Online: June 26, 2023
View Article titled, Design of a 2RRU-RRS Parallel Kinematic Mechanism for an Inner-Cavity Machining Hybrid Robot
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Topics: Cavities, Design, Kinematics, Machining, Robots, Optimization, Performance evaluation
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Design and Analysis of a Reconfigurable Hybrid Robot for Machining of Large Workpieces

Lingmin Xu, Xinxue Chai, Ye Ding
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2024, 16(5): 051001.
Paper No: JMR-23-1010
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062607
Published Online: June 9, 2023
View Article titled, Design and Analysis of a Reconfigurable Hybrid Robot for Machining of Large Workpieces
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Topics: Kinematics, Machining, Manipulators, Robots, Design, Stiffness, Mechanical admittance, Optimization, Performance evaluation
Journal Articles

A 2R1T Redundantly Actuated Parallel Manipulator With an Offset Moving Platform and Fixed Linear Actuators

Ziying Lin, Lingmin Xu, Ye Ding, Xiangyang Zhu
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2023, 15(4): 041016.
Paper No: JMR-22-1382
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062304
Published Online: May 2, 2023
View Article titled, A 2R1T Redundantly Actuated Parallel Manipulator With an Offset Moving Platform and Fixed Linear Actuators
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Manipulators, Redundancy (Engineering), Stiffness, Actuators, Linkages, Mechanical admittance, Optimization
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
Article Type: Research Papers
Publisher: ASME
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

Performance Analysis and Optimal Design of a Novel Schöenflies-Motion Asymmetric Parallel Mechanism

Wei Zhu, Zhu Xu, Zhiyuan Ma, Huiping Shen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2024, 16(2): 021010.
Paper No: JMR-22-1654
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062149
Published Online: April 12, 2023
View Article titled, Performance Analysis and Optimal Design of a Novel Schöenflies-Motion Asymmetric Parallel Mechanism
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Topics: Chain, Design, Dynamics (Mechanics), Kinematics, Optimization, Parallel mechanisms, Performance evaluation, Rotation, Kinematic analysis
Journal Articles

Designing and Analyzing Multistable Mechanisms Using Quadrilateral Boundary Rigid Origami

Munkyun Lee, Yuki Miyajima, Tomohiro Tachi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. January 2024, 16(1): 011008.
Paper No: JMR-22-1487
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062132
Published Online: March 28, 2023
View Article titled, Designing and Analyzing Multistable Mechanisms Using Quadrilateral Boundary Rigid Origami
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Topics: Design, Displacement, Hinges, Linkages, Optimization, Stiffness, Mirrors
Journal Articles

Kinetostatic Optimization for Kinematic Redundancy Planning of Nimbl’Bot Robot

Angelica Ginnante, Stéphane Caro, Enrico Simetti, François Leborne
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. March 2024, 16(3): 031007.
Paper No: JMR-22-1497
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056830
Published Online: March 27, 2023
View Article titled, Kinetostatic Optimization for Kinematic Redundancy Planning of Nimbl’Bot Robot
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Topics: Kinematics, Optimization, Robots, Trajectories (Physics), Redundancy (Engineering)
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
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

Kinetostatic Modeling of Continuum Delta Robot With Variable Curvature Continuum Joints

Xiang Wang, Yue Ding, Lingyun Zeng, Chuanxiang Zhu, Baibo Wu, Kai Xu
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2023, 15(3): 031005.
Paper No: JMR-22-1186
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056954
Published Online: March 8, 2023
View Article titled, Kinetostatic Modeling of Continuum Delta Robot With Variable Curvature Continuum Joints
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Topics: Errors, Modeling, Robots, Stress, Optimization, Design
Journal Articles

A Variable Stiffness End-of-Arm Tooling Mechanism to Enhance Dynamic Task Capabilities of Robotic Manipulators

Sri Sadhan Jujjavarapu, Hemanth Manjunatha, Ehsan Tarkesh Esfahani
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2023, 15(6): 061003.
Paper No: JMR-22-1198
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056235
Published Online: January 17, 2023
View Article titled, A Variable Stiffness End-of-Arm Tooling Mechanism to Enhance Dynamic Task Capabilities of Robotic Manipulators
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Topics: Hammers, Magnets, Robots, Stiffness, Trajectories (Physics), End effectors, Manipulators, Optimization, Displacement, Energy storage
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Topology Optimization Method for Designing Compliant Mechanism With Given Constant Force Range

Junwen Liang, Xianmin Zhang, Benliang Zhu, Hongchuan Zhang, Rixin Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2023, 15(6): 061008.
Paper No: JMR-21-1643
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056379
Published Online: January 17, 2023
View Article titled, Topology Optimization Method for Designing Compliant Mechanism With Given Constant Force Range
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Topology optimization, Displacement, Finite element analysis, Density, Compliant mechanisms
Journal Articles

Dynamic Characteristics and Frequency Reliability Analysis of an Optimized Compliant Stroke Amplification Mechanism

Fanyi Guo, Zhili Sun, Shengnan Zhang, Runan Cao, Haiyang Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2023, 15(6): 061007.
Paper No: JMR-22-1417
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056376
Published Online: January 17, 2023
View Article titled, Dynamic Characteristics and Frequency Reliability Analysis of an Optimized Compliant Stroke Amplification Mechanism
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Topics: Damping, Stiffness, Displacement, Event history analysis, Excitation, Optimization, Failure, Probability, Reliability, Frequency response
Journal Articles

Orientation Workspace Analysis and Parameter Optimization of 3-RRPS Parallel Robot for Pelvic Fracture Reduction

Jingtao Lei, Jinhong Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2023, 15(5): 051003.
Paper No: JMR-22-1204
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055741
Published Online: November 24, 2022
View Article titled, Orientation Workspace Analysis and Parameter Optimization of 3-RRPS Parallel Robot for Pelvic Fracture Reduction
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Topics: Pelvic fractures, Robots, Optimization, Rotation, Kinematics
Journal Articles

On the Design of an Adaptable Underactuated Hand Using Rolling Contact Joints and an Articulated Palm

Jean-Michel Boisclair, Thierry Laliberté, Clément Gosselin
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2023, 15(5): 051001.
Paper No: JMR-22-1043
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055605
Published Online: November 24, 2022
View Article titled, On the Design of an Adaptable Underactuated Hand Using Rolling Contact Joints and an Articulated Palm
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Topics: Artificial limbs, Deformation, Design, Grasping, Rolling contact, Optimization, Cables, Pinch effect, Friction, Prostheses
Journal Articles

Symmetric Kinetostatic Behavior From Asymmetric Spatially Curved Beams

Ali Amoozandeh Nobaveh, Giuseppe Radaelli, Just L. Herder
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2023, 15(4): 041010.
Paper No: JMR-21-1645
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055419
Published Online: November 14, 2022
View Article titled, Symmetric Kinetostatic Behavior From Asymmetric Spatially Curved Beams
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Topics: Optimization, Shapes
Journal Articles

Approximate Motion Generation of an Epicyclic Gear Train With Noncircular Gears Based on Optimization–Homotopy Algorithm

Lei Wang, Liang Sun, Gaohong Yu, Yuzhu Zhou
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2023, 15(4): 041002.
Paper No: JMR-21-1404
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055058
Published Online: November 10, 2022
View Article titled, Approximate Motion Generation of an Epicyclic Gear Train With Noncircular Gears Based on Optimization–Homotopy Algorithm
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Topics: Design, Gears, Optimization, Planetary gears, Trains, Algorithms, Errors, Rotation
Journal Articles

Multi-Keel Passive Prosthetic Foot Design Optimization Using the Lower Leg Trajectory Error Framework

Victor Prost, Heidi V. Peterson, Amos G. Winter V
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2023, 15(4): 041001.
Paper No: JMR-21-1523
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055107
Published Online: November 8, 2022
View Article titled, Multi-Keel Passive Prosthetic Foot Design Optimization Using the Lower Leg Trajectory Error Framework
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Topics: Artificial limbs, Design, Keel, Stress, Constitutive equations, Optimization, Engineering standards, Prostheses