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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
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

GCP-HOLO: Generating High-Order Linkage Graphs for Path Synthesis

Mitchell B. Fogelson, Conrad Tucker, Jonathan Cagan
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2023, 145(7): 073303.
Paper No: MD-22-1425
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062147
Published Online: April 19, 2023
View Article titled, GCP-HOLO: Generating High-Order Linkage Graphs for Path Synthesis
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Topics: Design, Linkages, Optimization
Journal Articles

Stability Analysis and Distortion Compensation of Robot Structure Dynamics for a Hybrid Simulator

Chenkun Qi, Dongjin Li, Yan Hu, Feng Gao, Wenlong Wang, Wei Ma
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2023, 145(7): 073302.
Paper No: MD-22-1772
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062148
Published Online: March 29, 2023
View Article titled, Stability Analysis and Distortion Compensation of Robot Structure Dynamics for a Hybrid Simulator
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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics), Robots, Simulation, Space vehicles, Stability, Contact dynamics
Journal Articles

Design and Analysis of a Multi-Knuckle Coupled Grasper With Equal Angles at Each Knuckle During Motion

Rugui Wang, Runhao Xu, Haibo Huang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2023, 145(6): 063303.
Paper No: MD-22-1645
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057028
Published Online: March 16, 2023
View Article titled, Design and Analysis of a Multi-Knuckle Coupled Grasper With Equal Angles at Each Knuckle During Motion
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Topics: Design, Grasping, Manipulators, Optimization, Cylinders, Kinematic analysis
Journal Articles

A Novel Method to Design Translational Parallel Manipulators With an Assigned Maximum Orientation Error

Raffaele Di Gregorio, Henrique Simas, Roberto Simoni
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2023, 145(6): 063302.
Paper No: MD-22-1631
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057001
Published Online: March 16, 2023
View Article titled, A Novel Method to Design Translational Parallel Manipulators With an Assigned Maximum Orientation Error
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Topics: Design, Errors, Manipulators, Machining, Manufacturing
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

Design, Modeling, and Evaluation of a Hybrid Driven Knee-Ankle Orthosis With Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

Zhi Sun, Yuan Li, Bin Zi, Bing Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2023, 145(6): 063301.
Paper No: MD-22-1595
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056692
Published Online: February 10, 2023
View Article titled, Design, Modeling, and Evaluation of a Hybrid Driven Knee-Ankle Orthosis With Shape Memory Alloy Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Knee, Shape memory alloys, Springs, Orthotics
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

A Modeling Method for a 6-SPS Perpendicular Parallel Micro-Manipulation Robot Considering the Motion in Multiple Nonfunctional Directions and Nonlinear Hysteresis

Chenkun Qi, Jianfeng Lin, Xin Liu, Feng Gao, Yi Yue, Yan Hu, Baochen Wei
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2023, 145(5): 053301.
Paper No: MD-22-1536
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056574
Published Online: January 10, 2023
View Article titled, A Modeling Method for a 6-SPS Perpendicular Parallel Micro-Manipulation Robot Considering the Motion in Multiple Nonfunctional Directions and Nonlinear Hysteresis
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Topics: Micromanipulation, Modeling, Robots, Piezoelectric actuators, Errors
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

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

Optimal Design of a Kinematically Redundant Planar Parallel Mechanism Based on Error Sensitivity and Workspace

Xiao Li, Haibo Qu, Guanming Li, Sheng Guo, Guoqiang Dong
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2023, 145(2): 023305.
Paper No: MD-22-1384
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056202
Published Online: December 12, 2022
View Article titled, Optimal Design of a Kinematically Redundant Planar Parallel Mechanism Based on Error Sensitivity and Workspace
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Topics: Errors, Parallel mechanisms, Optimization
Journal Articles

Positioning Accuracy Reliability Analysis of Industrial Robots Considering Epistemic Uncertainty and Correlation

Lixiong Cao, Jie Liu, Jinhe Zhang, Chao Jiang, Dequan Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2023, 145(2): 023303.
Paper No: MD-22-1159
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055926
Published Online: November 17, 2022
View Article titled, Positioning Accuracy Reliability Analysis of Industrial Robots Considering Epistemic Uncertainty and Correlation
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Topics: Event history analysis, Robots, Uncertainty, Modeling, Reliability
Journal Articles

Selecting and Optimizing Origami Flasher Pattern Configurations for Finite-Thickness Deployable Space Arrays

Diana Bolanos, Katie Varela, Brandon Sargent, Mark A. Stephen, Larry L. Howell, Spencer P. Magleby
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2023, 145(2): 023301.
Paper No: MD-22-1413
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055900
Published Online: November 1, 2022
View Article titled, Selecting and Optimizing Origami Flasher Pattern Configurations for Finite-Thickness Deployable Space Arrays
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Topics: Design, Optimization
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 of a Compact Gear-Spring Mechanism for Static Balancing of Variable Payloads

Vu Linh Nguyen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2022, 144(12): 123301.
Paper No: MD-22-1245
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055121
Published Online: August 26, 2022
View Article titled, Design of a Compact Gear-Spring Mechanism for Static Balancing of Variable Payloads
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Topics: Design, Gears, Springs, Torque, Actuators
Journal Articles

Zero-Free-Length Elastic System for Gravity Compensation of Parallel Mechanisms With Delta and Delta-Like Architectures

Lixing Jin, Quanbin Lai, Rui Ma, Weijun Zhang, Xingguang Duan, Changsheng Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2022, 144(11): 113301.
Paper No: MD-22-1211
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054909
Published Online: July 22, 2022
View Article titled, Zero-Free-Length Elastic System for Gravity Compensation of Parallel Mechanisms With Delta and Delta-Like Architectures
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Topics: Gravity (Force), Springs, Stiffness, Parallel mechanisms
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)