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Design and Development of Scissorbot: A Novel Mid-Flight-Span-Reducing Quadcopter

Eeshan Kulkarni, Suresh Sundaram

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2025, 17(6): 061003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067068

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View articletitled, Design and Development of Scissorbot: A Novel Mid-Flight-Span-Reducing Quadcopter

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Topics: Control equipment , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flight , Mechanical drives , Motors , Propellers , Servomotors , Weight (Mass) , Torque

Path Generative Model Based on Conditional β-Variational Auto Encoder for Four-Bar Mechanism Design

Anar Nurizada, Zhijie Lyu, Anurag Purwar

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2025, 17(6): 061004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067169

Abstracts

View articletitled, Path Generative Model Based on Conditional <em>β</em>-Variational Auto Encoder for Four-Bar Mechanism Design

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Topics: Artificial neural networks , Design , Kinematics , Linkages , Machine learning , Algorithms , Performance

Full Forward Solution of Large Deflection, End Loaded Cantilever Beams Using Elliptic Integrals

Brian D. Jensen, Jared Erickson

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2025, 17(6): 061005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067170

Abstract

View articletitled, Full Forward Solution of Large Deflection, End Loaded Cantilever Beams Using Elliptic Integrals

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Topics: Deflection , Stress , Algorithms , Shapes , Compliant mechanisms , Design

Singularity Analysis Method of Multi-Loop Coupling Mechanism Using Geometric Algebra

Yu Xiao, Lingmin Xu, Guochang Zheng, Qinchuan Li, Xinxue Chai

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2025, 17(6): 061006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067230

Abstract

View articletitled, Singularity Analysis Method of Multi-Loop Coupling Mechanism Using Geometric Algebra

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Topics: Algebra , Blades , Kinematics , Screws , Polynomials

Evaluation Method and Performance Indices for the Motion/Force Constrainability of Overconstrained Parallel Manipulators Without Actuation Redundancy

Lingmin Xu, Wei Ye, Qinchuan Li

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2025, 17(6): 061007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067228

Abstracts

View articletitled, Evaluation Method and Performance Indices for the Motion/Force Constrainability of Overconstrained Parallel Manipulators Without Actuation Redundancy

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Topics: Evaluation methods , Manipulators , Reactor protection systems , Redundancy (Engineering) , Screws , Robots , Kinematics , Universal joints , Stress

Kinematic Analysis and Trajectory Planning of Multi-Segment Continuum Manipulator

Zhengfeng Bai, Yuxin Niu, Qingfeng Kong

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2025, 17(6): 061008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067229

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View articletitled, Kinematic Analysis and Trajectory Planning of Multi-Segment Continuum Manipulator

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Topics: Kinematics , Manipulators , Trajectories (Physics) , Simulation , Actuators , Algorithms

Design of an Underactuated, Flexure-Based Gripper, Actuated Through a Push–Pull Flexure

Koen Dwarshuis, Jan de Jong, Dannis Brouwer

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2025, 17(6): 061009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067265

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View articletitled, Design of an Underactuated, Flexure-Based Gripper, Actuated Through a Push–Pull Flexure

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Design , Grippers , Hinges

Modeling and Control of Cable-Driven Exoskeleton for Arm Rehabilitation

Lihong Zhu, Can Cui, Dong Zhang, Jiamin Tan, Changxing Xu

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2025, 17(6): 061010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067305

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View articletitled, Modeling and Control of Cable-Driven Exoskeleton for Arm Rehabilitation

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Topics: Cables , Exoskeleton devices , Pulleys , Design

Design of Rolling Motion for Snake-Like Robots Using Center-of-Gravity Shift

Akio Yamano, Tsuyoshi Kimoto, Masakatsu Chiba

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2025, 17(6): 061011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067307

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View articletitled, Design of Rolling Motion for Snake-Like Robots Using Center-of-Gravity Shift

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Topics: Design , Robots , Servomotors , Optimization , Time series , Energy consumption , Center of mass , Pareto optimization

Cable Force Distribution and Motion Control for a Cable-Driven Super-Redundant Robot Under Stiffness Constraints

Guiben Tuo, Yongqing Wang, Te Li, Zhenye Shang, Xu Li, Haibo Liu

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2025, 17(6): 061012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067346

Abstract

View articletitled, Cable Force Distribution and Motion Control for a Cable-Driven Super-Redundant Robot Under Stiffness Constraints

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Topics: Cables , Robots , Stiffness , Motion control , Tension , Optimization

On the Use of Tension Transition Zones for Kinematic and Compliance Performance Analysis of Wire-Actuated Continuum Robots

Neel Shihora, Jared Lawson, Paul Moubarak, Maximilian Reese, Long Wang, Nabil Simaan

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2025, 17(6): 061013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067432

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View articletitled, On the Use of Tension Transition Zones for Kinematic and Compliance Performance Analysis of Wire-Actuated Continuum Robots

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Topics: Kinematics , Tension , Uncertainty , Wire , Design , End effectors , Robots

Design and Analysis of a Bimanual Parallel Dexterous Hand With Cooperative Manipulation Capability

Donglai Xu, Sheng Guo, Fuqun Zhao, Xiaodong Jin

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2025, 17(6): 061014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067481

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View articletitled, Design and Analysis of a Bimanual Parallel Dexterous Hand With Cooperative Manipulation Capability

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Topics: Design , Engineering prototypes , Jacobian matrices , Kinematics , Parallel mechanisms , Rotation , Stiffness , Shapes , Manufacturing , Pinch effect

Design and Analysis of a Mobile Robot With Transformable Wheel-Legged Mechanism

Haibo Li, Zijian Xie, Yu Cao, Rong Zhang, Jianjun Qin

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2025, 17(6): 061015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067482

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View articletitled, Design and Analysis of a Mobile Robot With Transformable Wheel-Legged Mechanism

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Topics: Robots , Wheels , Deformation , Design , Mobile robots

Design Innovation Paper

An Ultrasound-Guided Miniature Hand-Eye Integrated Robot for Percutaneous Needle Placement

Haiyuan Li, Tian He, Mingda Yang, Minghui Chao, Qinjian Zhang, Hongxing Song

J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2025, 17(6): 065001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067530

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View articletitled, An Ultrasound-Guided Miniature Hand-Eye Integrated Robot for Percutaneous Needle Placement

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Topics: Calibration , Needles , Robots , Kinematics , Probes , Ultrasound

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