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Volume 9, Issue 1

February 2017

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ISSN 1942-4302

EISSN 1942-4310

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Technical Brief
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Research Papers

Duporcq Pentapods

Georg Nawratil, Josef Schicho

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035085

Abstract

View articletitled, Duporcq Pentapods

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Topics: Computation , Geometry , Kinematics , Mechanical admittance , Theorems (Mathematics) , Algebra

A Novel Shoulder Exoskeleton Robot Using Parallel Actuation and a Passive Slip Interface

Justin Hunt, Hyunglae Lee, Panagiotis Artemiadis

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035087

Abstract

View articletitled, A Novel Shoulder Exoskeleton Robot Using Parallel Actuation and a Passive Slip Interface

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Exoskeleton devices , Kinematics , Robots , Scanning probe microscopy , Manipulators , Rotation

Classification of 3T1R Parallel Manipulators Based on Their Wrench Graph

Semaan Amine, Ossama Mokhiamar, Stéphane Caro

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035188

Abstract

View articletitled, Classification of 3T1R Parallel Manipulators Based on Their Wrench Graph

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Manipulators , Manufacturing , Jacobian matrices , Algebra , Screws , Design , Kinematics

Structure, Design, and Modeling of an Origami-Inspired Pneumatic Solar Tracking System for the NPU-Phonesat

Qiao Qiao, Jianping Yuan, Yong Shi, Xin Ning, Fei Wang

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035086

Abstract

View articletitled, Structure, Design, and Modeling of an Origami-Inspired Pneumatic Solar Tracking System for the NPU-Phonesat

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Topics: Design , Modeling , Origami-inspired design , Solar energy , Biomimetics

Synthesis of Point Planar Elastic Behaviors Using Three-Joint Serial Mechanisms of Specified Construction

Shuguang Huang, Joseph M. Schimmels

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035189

Abstract

View articletitled, Synthesis of Point Planar Elastic Behaviors Using Three-Joint Serial Mechanisms of Specified Construction

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Topics: Elasticity , Kinematics , Space , Construction , Rotation

Design of a Large-Stroke Bistable Mechanism for the Application in Constant-Force Micropositioning Stage

Qingsong Xu

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035220

Abstract

View articletitled, Design of a Large-Stroke Bistable Mechanism for the Application in Constant-Force Micropositioning Stage

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Compliant mechanisms , Design , Displacement , Engineering prototypes , Finite element analysis , Flexure mechanisms , Manufacturing , Stiffness , Simulation

New Indices for Optimal Design of Redundantly Actuated Parallel Manipulators

Qinchuan Li, Ningbin Zhang, Feibo Wang

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035126

Abstract

View articletitled, New Indices for Optimal Design of Redundantly Actuated Parallel Manipulators

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Manipulators , Optimization

Wrench Accuracy for Parallel Manipulators and Interval Dependency

Leila Notash

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035221

Abstract

View articletitled, Wrench Accuracy for Parallel Manipulators and Interval Dependency

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Topics: Actuators , Jacobian matrices , Linear systems , Manipulators , Algebra

Design Exploration and Kinematic Tuning of a Power Modulating Jumping Monopod

Mark M. Plecnik, Duncan W. Haldane, Justin K. Yim, Ronald S. Fearing

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035117

Abstract

View articletitled, Design Exploration and Kinematic Tuning of a Power Modulating Jumping Monopod

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Topics: Design , Linkages , Robots , Kinematics

Kinematic Design Method for Rail-Guided Robotic Arms

Dian J. Borgerink, Dannis M. Brouwer, Jan Stegenga, Stefano Stramigioli

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035187

Abstract

View articletitled, Kinematic Design Method for Rail-Guided Robotic Arms

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Topics: End effectors , Kinematics , Manipulators , Rails , Robots , Design , Algorithms , Water , Robotics

A Method for Compliance Modeling of Five Degree-of-Freedom Overconstrained Parallel Robotic Mechanisms With 3T2R Output Motion

Wen-ao Cao, Huafeng Ding, Donghao Yang

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035270

Abstract

View articletitled, A Method for Compliance Modeling of Five Degree-of-Freedom Overconstrained Parallel Robotic Mechanisms With 3T2R Output Motion

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Modeling , Parallel mechanisms , Stiffness , Deformation , Actuators , Kinematics , Degrees of freedom , Robotics

Deriving Humanlike Arm Hand System Poses

Minas Liarokapis, Charalampos P. Bechlioulis, Panagiotis K. Artemiadis, Kostas J. Kyriakopoulos

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035505

Abstract

View articletitled, Deriving Humanlike Arm Hand System Poses

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Topics: End effectors , Kinematics , Robots , Robot motion , Optimization

A McKibben Type Sleeve Pneumatic Muscle and Integrated Mechanism for Improved Stroke Length

Michael F. Cullinan, Eamonn Bourke, Kevin Kelly, Conor McGinn

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035496

Abstract

View articletitled, A McKibben Type Sleeve Pneumatic Muscle and Integrated Mechanism for Improved Stroke Length

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Topics: Muscle , Design , Pulleys

The Spherical Equivalent of Bresse's Circles: The Case of Crossed Double-Crank Linkages

Giorgio Figliolini, Jorge Angeles

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035504

Abstract

View articletitled, The Spherical Equivalent of Bresse's Circles: The Case of Crossed Double-Crank Linkages

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Topics: Algorithms , Kinematics , Linkages , Rotation

Research on Rolling Parallel Robot With Hydraulic Driven Antiparallelogram Chain

Haikuo Shen, Kaihua Zhang, Afsoon Nejati

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035543

Abstract

View articletitled, Research on Rolling Parallel Robot With Hydraulic Driven Antiparallelogram Chain

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Topics: Chain , Kinematics , Robots , Design , Parallel mechanisms

A Statically Unstable Passive Hopper: Design Evolution

Peter Steinkamp

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035222

Abstract

View articletitled, A Statically Unstable Passive Hopper: Design Evolution

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Topics: Design , Multimedia , Springs , Rubber , Rotation , Cycles , Flight

Steinkamp's Toy Can Hop 100 Times But Can't Stand Up

Gregg Stiesberg, Tim van Oijen, Andy Ruina

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011017. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035337

Abstract

View articletitled, Steinkamp's Toy Can Hop 100 Times But Can't Stand Up

Supplementary data

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Topics: Eigenvalues , Simulation , Springs , Stability , Damping , Limit cycles , Engineering simulation , Robots

Technical Brief

Bi-BCM: A Closed-Form Solution for Fixed-Guided Beams in Compliant Mechanisms

Fulei Ma, Guimin Chen

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 014501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035084

Abstract

View articletitled, Bi-BCM: A Closed-Form Solution for Fixed-Guided Beams in Compliant Mechanisms

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Deflection , Microactuators , Stress , Thermomechanics

Design Innovation Paper

The Wide-Open Three-Legged Parallel Robot for Long-Bone Fracture Reduction

Mohammad H. Abedinnasab, Farzam Farahmand, Jaime Gallardo-Alvarado

J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 015001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035495

Abstract

View articletitled, The Wide-Open Three-Legged Parallel Robot for Long-Bone Fracture Reduction

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Topics: Actuators , Bone , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Kinematics , Robots , Design , Surgery

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Research Papers

Duporcq Pentapods

A Novel Shoulder Exoskeleton Robot Using Parallel Actuation and a Passive Slip Interface

Classification of 3T1R Parallel Manipulators Based on Their Wrench Graph

Structure, Design, and Modeling of an Origami-Inspired Pneumatic Solar Tracking System for the NPU-Phonesat

Synthesis of Point Planar Elastic Behaviors Using Three-Joint Serial Mechanisms of Specified Construction

Design of a Large-Stroke Bistable Mechanism for the Application in Constant-Force Micropositioning Stage

New Indices for Optimal Design of Redundantly Actuated Parallel Manipulators

Wrench Accuracy for Parallel Manipulators and Interval Dependency

Design Exploration and Kinematic Tuning of a Power Modulating Jumping Monopod

Kinematic Design Method for Rail-Guided Robotic Arms

A Method for Compliance Modeling of Five Degree-of-Freedom Overconstrained Parallel Robotic Mechanisms With 3T2R Output Motion

Deriving Humanlike Arm Hand System Poses

A McKibben Type Sleeve Pneumatic Muscle and Integrated Mechanism for Improved Stroke Length

The Spherical Equivalent of Bresse's Circles: The Case of Crossed Double-Crank Linkages

Research on Rolling Parallel Robot With Hydraulic Driven Antiparallelogram Chain

A Statically Unstable Passive Hopper: Design Evolution

Steinkamp's Toy Can Hop 100 Times But Can't Stand Up

Technical Brief

Bi-BCM: A Closed-Form Solution for Fixed-Guided Beams in Compliant Mechanisms

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The Wide-Open Three-Legged Parallel Robot for Long-Bone Fracture Reduction

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