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April 2016
ISSN 1942-4302
EISSN 1942-4310
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Research Papers
A Measure for Evaluation of Maximum Acceleration of Redundant and Nonredundant Parallel Manipulators
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031500
Topics:
Manipulators
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Dynamic models
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Redundant manipulators
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Kinematics
Spatial Straight-Line Linkages by Factorization of Motion Polynomials
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031806
Topics:
Linkages
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Polynomials
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Trajectories (Physics)
Joint Angle Measurement Using Strategically Placed Accelerometers and Gyroscope
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031299
Topics:
Accelerometers
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Sensors
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Universal joints
,
Microelectromechanical systems
,
Design
,
Errors
A Novel Joint Design for Robotic Hands With Humanlike Nonlinear Compliance
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031300
Application of Rigid-Body-Linkage Static Balancing Techniques to Reduce Actuation Effort in Compliant Mechanisms
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031192
Topics:
Compliant mechanisms
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Linkages
,
Springs
,
Bending (Stress)
Dimensional Synthesis of Wristed Binary Hands
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031339
Topics:
Chain
,
Design
,
End effectors
,
Kinematics
,
Robotics
,
Topology
,
Fractals
,
Grasping
Trackhold: A Novel Passive Arm-Support Device
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031716
Topics:
Design
,
Kinematics
,
Weight (Mass)
,
End effectors
,
Sensors
,
Torsion
Novel Deployable Mechanisms With Decoupled Degrees-of-Freedom
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031639
Topics:
Linkages
,
Magnification
Kinematics for an Actuated Flexible n-Manifold
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031301
Topics:
Atomic force microscopy
,
Kinematics
,
Manifolds
,
Robots
A Novel Continuum Robot Using Twin-Pivot Compliant Joints: Design, Modeling, and Validation
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031340
Topics:
Cables
,
Design
,
Kinematics
,
Robots
,
Disks
The Synthesis of the Axodes of RCCC Linkages
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031950
Design and Evaluation of a Passive Ankle Prosthesis With Powered Push-Off
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031302
Topics:
Deflection
,
Design
,
Prostheses
,
Torque
,
Springs
Trajectory Planning for Micromanipulation With a Nonredundant Digital Microrobot: Shortest Path Algorithm Optimization With a Hypercube Graph Representation
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031807
Topics:
Algorithms
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Robots
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Trajectories (Physics)
,
Micromanipulation
,
Optimization
,
Path planning
Motion Analysis of Manipulators With Uncertainty in Kinematic Parameters
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031657
Topics:
Kinematics
,
Manipulators
,
Uncertainty
A Spatial Version of Octoidal Gears Via the Generalized Camus Theorem
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031679
Topics:
Gears
,
Generators
,
Theorems (Mathematics)
,
Poles (Building)
Variable Radius Drum Mechanisms
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021016.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031951
Topics:
Cables
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Pulleys
,
Stress
,
Kinematic analysis
Motion Analysis of a Foldable Barrel Vault Based on Regular and Irregular Yoshimura Origami
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021017.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031658
Topics:
Geometry
,
Plates (structures)
Modeling Large Planar Deflections of Flexible Beams in Compliant Mechanisms Using Chained Beam-Constraint-Model
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021018.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031028
Topics:
Compliant mechanisms
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Deflection
,
Modeling
,
Stress
An Actively Controlled Shape-Morphing Compliant Microarchitectured Material
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021019.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031168
Novel Configurations for Hybrid Transmissions Using a Simple Planetary Gear Train
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021020.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031952
Topics:
Brakes
,
Design
,
Engines
,
Regenerative braking
,
Vehicles
,
Generators
,
Torque
,
Motors
,
Planetary gears
,
Trains
An Emulator-Based Prediction of Dynamic Stiffness for Redundant Parallel Kinematic Mechanisms
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021021.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031858
Topics:
Approximation
,
Displacement
,
Finite element analysis
,
Stiffness
,
Kinematics
,
Optimization
Planar Deployable Linkage and Its Application in Overconstrained Lift Mechanism
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021022.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032096
Topics:
Linkages
,
Screws
,
Stiffness
,
Chain
,
Deformation
,
Kinematic chains
,
Stress
,
Robots
,
Plasma spraying
,
Spraying (Coating processes)
Type Synthesis of a Family of Novel Four, Five, and Six Degrees-of-Freedom Sea Lion Ball Mechanisms With Three Limbs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021023.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032201
Topics:
Degrees of freedom
,
End effectors
,
Rotation
,
Seas
,
Design
,
Robots
Design and Implementation of a Distributed Variable Impedance Actuator Using Parallel Linear Springs
Mohammad Hasan H. Kani, Hamed Ali Yaghini Bonabi, Hamed Jalaly Bidgoly, Mohammad Javad Yazdanpanah, Majid Nili Ahmadabadi
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021024.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032202
Synthesis and Design of a One Degree-of-Freedom Planar Deployable Mechanism With a Large Expansion Ratio
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021025.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032101
Topics:
Belts
,
Design
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Manufacturing
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Optimization
,
Shapes
Climbot: A Bio-Inspired Modular Biped Climbing Robot—System Development, Climbing Gaits, and Experiments
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021026.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028683
Topics:
Grippers
,
Poles (Building)
,
Robots
A Comparative Study on Motion Characteristics of Three Two-Degree-of-Freedom Pointing Mechanisms
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021027.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032403
Topics:
Manipulators
,
Spin (Aerodynamics)
,
Spinning (Textile)
,
Scanning probe microscopy
,
Disks
Structural Compliance Analysis and Internal Motion Properties of Proteins From a Robot Kinematics Perspective: Formulation of Basic Equations
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021028.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032588
Topics:
Compliance
,
Proteins
,
Robot kinematics
,
Deformation
Reconfigurable Mechanisms From the Intersection of Surfaces
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021029.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4032097
Topics:
Bifurcation
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Generators
,
Kinematic chains
,
Kinematics
,
Linkages
,
Mechanical admittance
,
Screws
,
Rotation
,
Open kinematic chains
Technical Brief
Determination of the Workspace of a Three-Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel Manipulator Using a Three-Dimensional Computer-Aided-Design Software Package and the Concept of Virtual Chains
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 024501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031656
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