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August 2016
ISSN 1942-4302
EISSN 1942-4310
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Research Papers
Trajectory Generation for Three-Degree-of-Freedom Cable-Suspended Parallel Robots Based on Analytical Integration of the Dynamic Equations
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031501
Topics:
Cables
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Robots
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Trajectories (Physics)
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Equations of motion
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Rotation
Experimental Validation of Jacobian-Based Stiffness Analysis Method for Parallel Manipulators With Nonredundant Legs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032204
Topics:
Stiffness
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Compliance
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Manipulators
Optimal Design of Cable-Driven Manipulators Using Particle Swarm Optimization
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032103
Topics:
Cables
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Design
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Particle swarm optimization
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Robots
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Optimization
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Tension
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Algorithms
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Manipulators
Force Distribution With Pose-Dependent Force Boundaries for Redundantly Actuated Cable-Driven Parallel Robots
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032104
Topics:
Cables
Mobility Analysis of Limited-Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel Mechanisms in the Framework of Geometric Algebra
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032210
Topics:
Algebra
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Blades
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Mechanical admittance
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Parallel mechanisms
,
Reactor protection systems
Miniaturized Terrestrial Walking Robot Using PVDF/PVP/PSSA Based Ionic Polymer–Metal Composite Actuator
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032407
Synthesis and Analysis of a Parallel-Type Independently Controllable Transmission Mechanism
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032589
Topics:
Engineering prototypes
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Flow (Dynamics)
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Kinematics
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Planetary gears
,
Torque
,
Trains
,
Control equipment
,
Design
Extended Static Modeling and Analysis of Compliant Compound Parallelogram Mechanisms Considering the Initial Internal Axial Force
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032592
Topics:
Displacement
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Modeling
,
Stiffness
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Stress
,
Temperature
,
Testing
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Symmetry (Physics)
,
Compliant mechanisms
,
Mirrors
A Unified Formulation for Dimensional Synthesis of Stephenson Linkages
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032701
Analytical Determination of the Proximity of Two Right-Circular Cylinders in Space
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032211
Topics:
Algorithms
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Cylinders
,
Disks
,
Computation
,
Polynomials
Modeling Large Spatial Deflections of Slender Bisymmetric Beams in Compliant Mechanisms Using Chained Spatial-Beam Constraint Model
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032632
Topics:
Compliant mechanisms
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Deflection
,
Stress
,
Modeling
An Underactuated Robotic Arm Based on Differential Gears for Capturing Moving Targets: Analysis and Design
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032811
Topics:
Actuators
,
Design
,
Equilibrium (Physics)
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Grasping
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Optimization
,
Robotics
,
Torque
,
Stability
,
Gears
,
Engineering prototypes
Local Kinematic Analysis of Closed-Loop Linkages—Mobility, Singularities, and Shakiness
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032778
Topics:
Linkages
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Kinematics
,
Mechanical admittance
Classification and Kinematic Equivalents of Contact Types for Fingertip-Based Robot Hand Manipulation
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032865
Topics:
Kinematics
,
Friction
A Skeletal Prototype of Surgical Arm Based on Dual-Triangular Mechanism
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032976
Topics:
Engineering prototypes
,
Linkages
,
Surgery
,
Robotics
A Compact, Modular Series Elastic Actuator
Jonathan P. Cummings, Dirk Ruiken, Eric L. Wilkinson, Michael W. Lanighan, Roderic A. Grupen, Frank C. Sup, IV
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041016.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032975
Topics:
Actuators
,
Control equipment
,
Deflection
,
Design
,
Motors
,
Seas
,
Sensors
,
Springs
,
Torque
,
Engineering prototypes
Kinematic Synthesis and Modeling of a Three Degrees-of-Freedom Hybrid Mechanism for Shoulder and Hip Modules of Humanoid Robots
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041017.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033157
Topics:
Actuators
,
Humanoid robots
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Kinematics
,
Yaw
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Modeling
,
Robots
,
Torque
,
Chain
The Complete Solution of Alt–Burmester Synthesis Problems for Four-Bar Linkages
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041018.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033251
Topics:
Dimensions
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Linkages
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Algebra
,
Geometry
,
Design
Motion/Force Transmission Analysis of Planar Parallel Mechanisms With Closed-Loop Subchains
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041019.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033158
Topics:
Chain
,
Kinematics
,
Parallel mechanisms
,
Screws
,
Yaw
Static Analysis of an Inverted Planetary Roller Screw Mechanism
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 041020.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033159
Technical Brief
Design and Testing of an Innovative Wire Transmission for a Quarter-Turn Actuator
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 044501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032404
Actuation Configurations of Bionic Hands for a Better Anthropomorphism Index
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 044502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032405
Topics:
Actuators
,
Bionics
,
Kinematics
,
Grasping
A Model-Based Two-Arm Robot With Dynamic Vertical and Lateral Climbing Behaviors
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 044503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032777
Topics:
Robots
Positive-Drive Cam Mechanisms With a Translating Follower Having Dual Concave Faces
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 044504.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032863
A Topology Optimization Method With Constant Volume Fraction During Iterations for Design of Compliant Mechanisms
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 044505.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032812
Topics:
Compliant mechanisms
,
Design
,
Displacement
,
Optimization
,
Topology
On the Solution Set for Positive Wire Tension With Uncertainty in Wire-Actuated Parallel Manipulators
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 044506.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032593
Topics:
Manipulators
,
Tension
,
Wire
,
Jacobian matrices
,
Uncertainty
Synthesis of a Planar Five-Bar Mechanism Consisting of Two Binary Links Having Two Offset Tracing Points for Motion Between Two Extreme Positions
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 044507.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032910
Topics:
Bridges (Structures)
,
Displacement
,
Kinematics
,
Linkages
,
Trajectories (Physics)
,
Analytical methods
Design Innovation Paper
A New Compact Stair-Cleaning Robot
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2016, 8(4): 045001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032700
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