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February 2009

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ISSN 1942-4302

EISSN 1942-4310

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Introduction of the ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics

J. Michael McCarthy

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 010201. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2969660

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View articletitled, Introduction of the ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics

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Topics: Design engineering , Robotics , Robots

Research Papers

The Design of an Expressive Humanlike Socially Assistive Robot

Brian Allison, Goldie Nejat, Emmeline Kao

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2959097

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View articletitled, The Design of an Expressive Humanlike Socially Assistive Robot

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Topics: Design , Muscle , Robots

Analyzing Bounding and Galloping Using Simple Models

Kenneth J. Waldron, J. Estremera, Paul J. Csonka, S. P. N. Singh

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2959095

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View articletitled, Analyzing Bounding and Galloping Using Simple Models

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Topics: Center of mass , Energy dissipation , Flight , Impulse (Physics) , Inertia (Mechanics) , Cycles

A Comparative Study of the Formulations and Benchmark Problems for the Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms

Sangamesh R. Deepak, M. Dinesh, Deepak K. Sahu, G. K. Ananthasuresh

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2959094

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View articletitled, A Comparative Study of the Formulations and Benchmark Problems for the Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Design , Optimization , Springs , Stiffness , Topology , Stress

Parametric Design of a Spherical Eight-Bar Linkage Based on a Spherical Parallel Manipulator

Gim Song Soh, J. Michael McCarthy

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2959093

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View articletitled, Parametric Design of a Spherical Eight-Bar Linkage Based on a Spherical Parallel Manipulator

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Topics: Linkages , Design , Chain , Manipulators

Discretely Deformable Surface Based on Mechanical Interpolation: Application to the Design of a Dynamically Reconfigurable Theater Stage

Jean-Philippe Jobin, Clément Gosselin

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2961067

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View articletitled, Discretely Deformable Surface Based on Mechanical Interpolation: Application to the Design of a Dynamically Reconfigurable Theater Stage

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Topics: Interpolation , Kinematics , Design , Errors , Actuators

Design of Series-Elastic Actuators for Dynamic Robots With Articulated Legs

Simon Curran, Brian T. Knox, James P. Schmiedeler, David E. Orin

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2960535

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View articletitled, Design of Series-Elastic Actuators for Dynamic Robots With Articulated Legs

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Engineering prototypes , Engines , Impulse (Physics) , Knee , Motors , Robots , Seas , Simulation

Parametric Design and Power-Flow Analysis of Parallel Force∕Velocity Actuators

Dinesh Rabindran, Delbert Tesar

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2959100

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View articletitled, Parametric Design and Power-Flow Analysis of Parallel Force∕Velocity Actuators

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Inertia (Mechanics) , Trains , Kinematics

Cooperative Towing With Multiple Robots

Peng Cheng, Jonathan Fink, Vijay Kumar, Jong-Shi Pang

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2960539

Abstract

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Topics: Robots , Cables

Singularity Analysis of an Extensible Kinematic Architecture: Assur Class $N$ ⁠, Order $N - 1$

David H. Myszka, Andrew P. Murray, James P. Schmiedeler

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2960542

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View articletitled, Singularity Analysis of an Extensible Kinematic Architecture: Assur Class <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mi xmlns="">N</mi></math>⁠, Order <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><mrow xmlns=""><mi>N</mi><mo>−</mo><mn>1</mn></mrow></math>

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Topics: Kinematics , Shapes , Closed loop systems , Couplings , Robot kinematics

The Kinetostatic Conditioning of Two-Limb Schönflies Motion Generators

Jean-François Gauthier, Jorge Angeles, Scott B. Nokleby, Alexei Morozov

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2960544

Abstract

View articletitled, The Kinetostatic Conditioning of Two-Limb Schönflies Motion Generators

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Topics: Displacement , End effectors , Engineering prototypes , Generators , Jacobian matrices , Kinematic chains , Kinematics , Robots , Rotation , Dimensions

Static of Parallel Manipulators and Closeness to Singularity

J. Hubert, J.-P. Merlet

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2961335

Abstract

View articletitled, Static of Parallel Manipulators and Closeness to Singularity

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Topics: Algorithms , Kinematics , Manipulators , Robots

Reconfiguration of Spatial Metamorphic Mechanisms

Liping Zhang, Jian S. Dai

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2963025

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View articletitled, Reconfiguration of Spatial Metamorphic Mechanisms

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Topics: Chain , Displacement , Generators , Kinematics , Mechanical admittance , Topology , Linkages , Algebra , Kinematic chains

A Biarticulated Robotic Leg for Jumping Movements: Theory and Experiments

J. Babič, Bokman Lim, D. Omrčen, J. Lenarčič, F. C. Park

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2963028

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View articletitled, A Biarticulated Robotic Leg for Jumping Movements: Theory and Experiments

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Topics: Engineering prototypes , Hardware , Optimization , Robots , Springs , Stiffness , Robotics

A Fast and Robust Hybrid Method for the Solution of the 6-3 Stewart–Gough Platform Direct Position Analysis

R. Vertechy, V. Parenti-Castelli

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2966389

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View articletitled, A Fast and Robust Hybrid Method for the Solution of the 6-3 Stewart–Gough Platform Direct Position Analysis

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Topics: Errors , Sensors , Simulation results , Kinematics

Whole Skin Locomotion Inspired by Amoeboid Motility Mechanisms

Dennis W. Hong, Mark Ingram, Derek Lahr

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2976368

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View articletitled, Whole Skin Locomotion Inspired by Amoeboid Motility Mechanisms

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Membranes , Skin , Robots , Fluids

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Editorial

Introduction of the ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics

Research Papers

The Design of an Expressive Humanlike Socially Assistive Robot

Analyzing Bounding and Galloping Using Simple Models

A Comparative Study of the Formulations and Benchmark Problems for the Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms

Parametric Design of a Spherical Eight-Bar Linkage Based on a Spherical Parallel Manipulator

Discretely Deformable Surface Based on Mechanical Interpolation: Application to the Design of a Dynamically Reconfigurable Theater Stage

Design of Series-Elastic Actuators for Dynamic Robots With Articulated Legs

Parametric Design and Power-Flow Analysis of Parallel Force∕Velocity Actuators

Cooperative Towing With Multiple Robots

Singularity Analysis of an Extensible Kinematic Architecture: Assur Class $N$ ⁠, Order $N - 1$

The Kinetostatic Conditioning of Two-Limb Schönflies Motion Generators

Static of Parallel Manipulators and Closeness to Singularity

Reconfiguration of Spatial Metamorphic Mechanisms

A Biarticulated Robotic Leg for Jumping Movements: Theory and Experiments

A Fast and Robust Hybrid Method for the Solution of the 6-3 Stewart–Gough Platform Direct Position Analysis

Whole Skin Locomotion Inspired by Amoeboid Motility Mechanisms

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