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Stability Conditions and Stiffness Variability of General Tensegrity Systems with Kinematic Joints

Accepted Manuscript
Jiahui Luo, Longqing Ge, Xiaoming Xu, Xiaodong Liu, Ziwei Zhuang, Lulu Han, ZhiGang Wu
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics.
Paper No: JMR-24-1150
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066745
Published Online: September 30, 2024
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Topics: Kinematics, Stability, Stiffness, Tensegrity, Cables, Computer programming, Modeling, Stress, Tension
Journal Articles

Comparison Analysis of Bio-Inspired Tendon-Driven Manipulators Based on Their Tension-Feasible Workspace

Nicolas J. S. Testard, Christine Chevallereau, Philippe Wenger
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. January 2025, 17(1): 010907.
Paper No: JMR-23-1581
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065633
Published Online: June 17, 2024
View Article titled, Comparison Analysis of Bio-Inspired Tendon-Driven Manipulators Based on Their Tension-Feasible Workspace
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Topics: Manipulators, Tendons, Tension
Journal Articles

Analytic Center-Based Tension Distribution for Cable-Driven Platforms

Vincenzo Di Paola, Alexandre Goldsztejn, Matteo Zoppi, Stéphane Caro
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2024, 16(8): 081018.
Paper No: JMR-23-1452
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065244
Published Online: April 24, 2024
View Article titled, Analytic Center-Based Tension Distribution for Cable-Driven Platforms
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Topics: Cables, Tension, Optimization, End effectors, Simulation, Robots
Journal Articles

An Analytical Model for Nonlinear-Elastic Compliant Mechanisms With Tension–Compression Asymmetry

Brianne Hargrove, Mary Frecker, Angela Nastevska, Jovana Jovanova
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2024, 16(12): 121006.
Paper No: JMR-23-1739
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065025
Published Online: April 9, 2024
View Article titled, An Analytical Model for Nonlinear-Elastic Compliant Mechanisms With Tension–Compression Asymmetry
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Topics: Cantilever beams, Compliant mechanisms, Compression, Deflection, Design, Finite element analysis, Geometry, Nickel titanium alloys, Stress, Tension
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Dynamic Manipulation and Stiffness Modulation of Cooperative Continuum Robots: Theory and Experiment

Amir Jalali, Farrokh Janabi-Sharifi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2024, 16(12): 121001.
Paper No: JMR-23-1757
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064815
Published Online: March 29, 2024
View Article titled, Dynamic Manipulation and Stiffness Modulation of Cooperative Continuum Robots: Theory and Experiment
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Topics: Robots, Stiffness, Tendons, Tension, Stress, Dynamic response
Journal Articles

Finite Element Method-Based Dynamic Modeling Framework for Flexible Continuum Manipulators

Md Modassir Firdaus, Omkar Dilip Paranjape, Madhu Vadali
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2024, 16(10): 101013.
Paper No: JMR-23-1401
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064669
Published Online: March 5, 2024
View Article titled, Finite Element Method-Based Dynamic Modeling Framework for Flexible Continuum Manipulators
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Topics: Displacement, Manipulators, Shapes, Tendons, Tension, Steady state, Dynamic models, Damping
Journal Articles

A Novel Elbow-Inspired Cable-Driven Tensegrity Joint: Bionic Design, Coupled Kinematics, and Load Performance

Xiongdun Xie, Dezhu Xiong, Zhenqi Li, James Zhiqing Wen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2024, 16(10): 101003.
Paper No: JMR-23-1627
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064462
Published Online: February 5, 2024
View Article titled, A Novel Elbow-Inspired Cable-Driven Tensegrity Joint: Bionic Design, Coupled Kinematics, and Load Performance
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Topics: Bionics, Cables, Design, Engineering prototypes, Stress, Tensegrity, Tension, Kinematics
Journal Articles

An Improved Static Model for Bidirectional Notched Continuum Robot Considering the Cable Tension Loss

Zhengyu Wang, Zirui Jia, Sen Qian, Daoming Wang, Xiang Yu, Xuchang Liu
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. July 2024, 16(7): 071006.
Paper No: JMR-23-1116
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063454
Published Online: October 16, 2023
View Article titled, An Improved Static Model for Bidirectional Notched Continuum Robot Considering the Cable Tension Loss
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Topics: Cables, Cantilever beams, Deflection, Robots, Tension
Journal Articles

A Compliant Manipulator for Confined Space Tissue Diagnostics: Kinematic and Force Analyses and Initial Characterization Experiments

Samson A. Adejokun, Panos S. Shiakolas
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2024, 16(2): 021012.
Paper No: JMR-22-1550
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062762
Published Online: July 25, 2023
View Article titled, A Compliant Manipulator for Confined Space Tissue Diagnostics: Kinematic and Force Analyses and Initial Characterization Experiments
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Topics: Kinematics, Manipulators, Robots, Tension, Biological tissues, Tendons, Modeling, Design, Robotics
Journal Articles

Data-Driven Dynamics Modeling and Control Strategy for a Planar n -DOF Cable-Driven Parallel Robot Driven by n + 1 Cables Allowing Collisions

Genyuan Xu, Haoda Zhu, Hao Xiong, Yunjiang Lou
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2024, 16(5): 051008.
Paper No: JMR-23-1035
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062792
Published Online: July 20, 2023
View Article titled, Data-Driven Dynamics Modeling and Control Strategy for a Planar n -DOF Cable-Driven Parallel Robot Driven by n + 1 Cables Allowing Collisions
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Topics: Cables, Collisions (Physics), Dynamics (Mechanics), End effectors, Robots, Modeling, Tension
Journal Articles

Separable Tendon-Driven Robotic Manipulator With a Long, Flexible, Passive Proximal Section

Christian DeBuys, Florin C. Ghesu, Jagadeesan Jayender, Reza Langari, Young-Ho Kim
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2023, 15(6): 061019.
Paper No: JMR-22-1604
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062354
Published Online: May 2, 2023
View Article titled, Separable Tendon-Driven Robotic Manipulator With a Long, Flexible, Passive Proximal Section
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Topics: Errors, Kinematics, Manipulators, Tendons, Tension, Robots, Design
Journal Articles

Flexible Long-Reach Robotic Limbs Using Tape Springs for Mobility and Manipulation

Justin Quan, Dennis Hong
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2023, 15(3): 031009.
Paper No: JMR-22-1267
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062150
Published Online: April 18, 2023
View Article titled, Flexible Long-Reach Robotic Limbs Using Tape Springs for Mobility and Manipulation
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Topics: End effectors, Kinematics, Mechanical admittance, Springs, Stress, Design, Shapes, Weight (Mass), Mobile robots, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Design and Modeling Framework for DexTeR: Dexterous Continuum Tensegrity Manipulator

Cole Woods, Vishesh Vikas
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2023, 15(3): 031006.
Paper No: JMR-22-1273
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056959
Published Online: March 28, 2023
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Topics: Design, Manipulators, Manufacturing, Modeling, String, Tensegrity, Screws, Tension, Tendons
Journal Articles

Design of a Novel Flexible Robotic Laparoscope Using a Two Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Driven Continuum Mechanism With Major Arc Notches

Zhengyu Wang, Shiyang Bao, Daoming Wang, Sen Qian, Jianxi Zhang, Mingxin Hai
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2023, 15(6): 064502.
Paper No: JMR-22-1356
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056502
Published Online: January 23, 2023
View Article titled, Design of a Novel Flexible Robotic Laparoscope Using a Two Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Driven Continuum Mechanism With Major Arc Notches
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Topics: Cables, Calibration, Degrees of freedom, Design, Laparoscopic devices, Robotics, Robots, Surgery, Motion control, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

Design Control and Performance of a Cable-Driving Module With External Encoder and Force Sensor for Cable-Driven Parallel Robots

Hao An, Yongqing Zhang, Han Yuan, Wenfu Xu, Xin Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2022, 14(1): 014502.
Paper No: JMR-20-1548
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051608
Published Online: August 11, 2021
View Article titled, Design Control and Performance of a Cable-Driving Module With External Encoder and Force Sensor for Cable-Driven Parallel Robots
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Topics: Cables, Trajectories (Physics), Tension, Robots
Journal Articles

Analysis of Reachable Workspace for Spatial Three-Cable Under-Constrained Suspended Cable-Driven Parallel Robots

Yijia Peng, Wanghui Bu
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2021, 13(6): 061002.
Paper No: JMR-20-1399
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050469
Published Online: May 31, 2021
View Article titled, Analysis of Reachable Workspace for Spatial Three-Cable Under-Constrained Suspended Cable-Driven Parallel Robots
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Topics: Cables, Robots, Tension, Computation
Journal Articles

Theoretical and Experimental Study on Active Stiffness Control of a Two-Degrees-of-Freedom Rope-Driven Parallel Mechanism

Haiyu Gu, Cheng Wei, Zeming Zhang, Yang Zhao
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2021, 13(1): 011018.
Paper No: JMR-20-1045
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048751
Published Online: November 16, 2020
View Article titled, Theoretical and Experimental Study on Active Stiffness Control of a Two-Degrees-of-Freedom Rope-Driven Parallel Mechanism
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Topics: Ropes, Stiffness, Tension, Simulation, Friction
Journal Articles

Master Device With Bending Safety for Flexible Surgical Robots

Daekeun Ji, Seongbo Shim, Seunguk Kim, Sanghyun Joung, Jaesung Hong
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2020, 12(6): 061003.
Paper No: JMR-19-1468
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046996
Published Online: May 11, 2020
View Article titled, Master Device With Bending Safety for Flexible Surgical Robots
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Topics: Robots, Surgery, Wire, Tension, Design, Kinematics
Journal Articles

Workspace Analysis and Optimal Design of a Translational Cable-Driven Parallel Robot With Passive Springs

Zhaokun Zhang, Zhufeng Shao, Fazhong Peng, Haisheng Li, Liping Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2020, 12(5): 051005.
Paper No: JMR-19-1333
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046030
Published Online: March 13, 2020
View Article titled, Workspace Analysis and Optimal Design of a Translational Cable-Driven Parallel Robot With Passive Springs
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Topics: Cables, Design, Robots, Springs, Tension, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Dynamic Point-To-Point Trajectory Planning for Three Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Suspended Parallel Robots Using Rapidly Exploring Random Tree Search

Sheng Xiang, Haibo Gao, Zhen Liu, Clément Gosselin
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041007.
Paper No: JMR-19-1294
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045848
Published Online: March 6, 2020
View Article titled, Dynamic Point-To-Point Trajectory Planning for Three Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Suspended Parallel Robots Using Rapidly Exploring Random Tree Search
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Topics: Algorithms, Cables, Robots, Trajectories (Physics), Tension