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Instrumenting a Flapping Wing Air Vehicle System for Free Flight Measurement

John Gerdes, Hugh A. Bruck, Satyandra K. Gupta
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5A: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT07A076, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-60571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-60571
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Topics: Flight, Vehicles, Wings, Design, Aerodynamics, Fluid structure interaction, Kinematics, Modeling, Motors, Propulsion
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Parametric Study of the Swimming Performance of a Novel Robot Fish With Active Compliant Propulsion Mechanism

Yong Zhong, Ruxu Du
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5A: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT07A077, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-60575
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-60575
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Topics: Propulsion, Robots, Wire, Design methodology, Fins, Innovation
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Operation Modes Comparison of a Reconfigurable 3-PRS Parallel Manipulator Based on Kinematic Performance

Siddharth Maraje, Latifah Nurahmi, Stéphane Caro
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A055, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59804
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59804
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Topics: Kinematics, Manipulators, Algebra, Computation, Performance evaluation, Screws
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The Application of Geometric Constraint Programming to the Design of Stephenson III Dwell Linkages

John A. Mirth
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A082, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59083
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59083
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Topics: Computer programming, Design, Linkages, Construction, Cycles, Cams, Computer software, Dimensions, Displacement, Rotation
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Experimental Analysis of the Bending Response of Soft Gripper Fingers

Khaled Elgeneidy, Niels Lohse, Michael Jackson
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A064, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59630
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59630
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Topics: Experimental analysis, Grippers, Design, Actuators, Dimensions, Geometry, Grasping, Performance, Pneumatic control
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Mobility and Kinematic Paths of Foldable Origami Structures

Jianguo Cai, Zelun Qian, Jian Feng, Chao Jiang, Yixiang Xu
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A046, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59117
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59117
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Topics: Kinematics, Mechanical admittance, Degrees of freedom, Plates (structures), Aviation, Boundary-value problems, Dimensions, Jacobian matrices, Linkages
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Curved Compliant Facet Origami-Based Self-Deployable Gliding Wing Module for Jump-Gliding

Sang-Min Baek, Dae-Young Lee, Kyu-Jin Cho
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A028, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-60543
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-60543
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Topics: Wings, Actuators, Batteries, Geometry, Locks (Waterways), Potential energy, Servomotors, Stiffness
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A General Technique to Evaluate the Effects of Manufacturing Errors on Positioning Precision During Design

Henrique Simas, Raffaele Di Gregorio
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A073, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59121
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59121
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Topics: Design, Errors, Manufacturing, Architecture, Robots
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Highly Compressible Origami Bellows for Harsh Environments

Jared Butler, Jessica Morgan, Nathan Pehrson, Kyler Tolman, Terri Bateman, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A001, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59060
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59060
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Topics: Bellows (Equipment), Design, Radiation (Physics), Ablation (Vaporization technology), Abrasion, Compressibility, Cycles, Fatigue, Fatigue life, Metals
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Simultaneous Topological and Dimensional Synthesis of Planar Morphing Mechanisms

Lawrence Funke, James P. Schmiedeler
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A037, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59618
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59618
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Topics: Chain, Degrees of freedom, Design, Errors, Genetic algorithms, Optimization, Pareto optimization, Shapes, Tradeoffs
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Geometrically Graded Origami Tubes

Ruikang Xie, Degao Hou, Jiayao Ma, Yan Chen, Zhong You
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A010, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59487
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59487
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Topics: Deformation, Geometry, Mechanical properties
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Acoustic Beamfolding With a Miura-Ori Tessellated Transducer Array

Ryan L. Harne, Danielle T. Lynd
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A019, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59907
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59907
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Topics: Acoustics, Transducers, Fluids, Origami-inspired design, Architecture, Delays, Design, Engineering systems and industry applications, Excitation, Hardware
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Approximation of Cylindrical Surfaces With Deployable Bennett Networks

Shengnan Lu, Dimiter Zlatanov, Xilun Ding
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A056, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59817
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59817
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Topics: Approximation, Cylinders, Design, Geometry, Kinematic analysis, Kinematics, Linkages, Modeling, Shapes, Simulation
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MeKin2D: Suite for Planar Mechanism Kinematics

P. A. Simionescu
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A083, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59086
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59086
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Topics: Kinematics, Disks, Gears, Linkages, Simulation
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Reconfiguration Analysis of a Variable Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel Manipulator With Both 3-DOF Planar and 4-DOF 3T1R Operation Modes

Xianwen Kong
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A047, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59203
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59203
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Topics: Degrees of freedom, Manipulators, Rotation, Design
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Self-Foldability of Rigid Origami

Tomohiro Tachi, Thomas C. Hull
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A029, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-60546
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-60546
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Topics: Bifurcation, Design, Design engineering
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Design of Mechanisms to Trace Plane Curves

Yang Liu, J. Michael McCarthy
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A038, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59689
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59689
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Topics: Algebra, Belts, Chain, Design, Design methodology, Fourier series, Linkages, Pulleys, Theorems (Mathematics)
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Kinematic Study of a Soft-and-Rigid Robotic Digit for Rehabilitation and Assistive Applications

Mahdi Haghshenas-Jaryani, Wei Carrigan, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara, Rita M. Patterson, Nicoleta Bugnariu, Timothy Niacaris
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A065, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59921
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59921
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Topics: Kinematics, Robotics, Rotation, Anatomy, Compression molding, Exoskeleton devices, Pressure, Silicone rubber, Skin, Vacuum
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Rigidly Deployable Origami Tubes Based on Kite-Shape Pattern

Weilin Lv, Jiayao Ma, Yan Chen, Zhong You
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A011, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59506
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59506
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Topics: Shapes, Degrees of freedom, Engineering design, Geometry, Joining
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The Unique Engineering Properties of Assur Groups/Graphs, Assur Kinematic Chains, Baranov Trusses and Parallel Robots

Elad Hahn, Offer Shai
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A074, August 21–24, 2016
Paper No: DETC2016-59135
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59135
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Topics: Kinematic chains, Robots, Kinematics, Machinery, Statics