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Three 2-DOF 1T1R and One 3-DOF 2T1R Full-Hinged Novel Parallel Mechanisms With Zero Coupling Degree and Motion Decoupling: Design and Analysis

Ju Li, Hongbo He, Guanglei Wu, Tao Li, Huiping Shen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. March 2024, 16(3): 031003.
Paper No: JMR-22-1474
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056875
Published Online: March 8, 2023
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Topics: Chain, Design, Kinematics, Parallel mechanisms, Rotation, Topology
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A Novel Reconfigurable 3-DOF Parallel Kinematics Machine

Abdur Rosyid, Cesare Stefanini, Bashar El-Khasawneh
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2024, 16(2): 021005.
Paper No: JMR-22-1308
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056683
Published Online: March 3, 2023
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Topics: Mechanical admittance, Topology, Kinematics, Screws, Machinery
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Design of a 3-Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Driven Parallel Robot for Automated Construction Based on Workspace and Kinematic Sensitivity

Ethan McDonald, Marc Arsenault, Steven Beites
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2024, 16(2): 021006.
Paper No: JMR-22-1336
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056709
Published Online: March 3, 2023
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Topics: Cables, Design, Kinematics, Robots, Construction, Topology
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A Reconfigurable 6 R Linkage With Six Motion Modes and Three Topological Structures

Yuan Gao, Fufu Yang, Jun Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2023, 15(5): 054503.
Paper No: JMR-22-1188
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056081
Published Online: November 25, 2022
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Topics: Bifurcation, Kinematics, Linkages, Topology
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Mechanical Characterization of Compliant Cellular Robots. Part I: Passive Stiffness

Gaurav Singh, Ahsan Nawroj, Aaron M. Dollar
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2023, 15(2): 021012.
Paper No: JMR-21-1510
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054615
Published Online: June 23, 2022
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Poisson ratio, Robots, Shear modulus, Stiffness, Topology, Young's modulus, Materials properties, Robotics
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Mechanical Characterization of Compliant Cellular Robots. Part II: Active Strain

Gaurav Singh, Ahsan Nawroj, Aaron M. Dollar
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2023, 15(2): 021013.
Paper No: JMR-21-1511
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054613
Published Online: June 23, 2022
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Topics: Actuators, Deformation, Finite element analysis, Robots, Topology, Design, Stiffness, Shapes
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A Structural Optimization Framework to Design Compliant Constant Force Mechanisms With Large Energy Storage

Haihua Ou, Haiping Yi, Zeeshan Qaiser, Tanzeel Ur Rehman, Shane Johnson
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2023, 15(2): 021008.
Paper No: JMR-21-1669
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054766
Published Online: June 21, 2022
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Topics: Design, Displacement, Energy storage, Structural optimization, Topology, Stress, Shape optimization
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Automatic Design of Dielectric Elastomer-Based Crawling Robots Using Shape and Topology Optimization

Bicheng Chen, Nianfeng Wang, Rixin Wang, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang, Wenjie Sun, Wei Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2023, 15(2): 021006.
Paper No: JMR-22-1026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054642
Published Online: June 21, 2022
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Topics: Deformation, Design, Elastomers, Optimization, Robots, Shapes, Topology, Actuators, Finite element analysis, B-splines
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Development of Topology Optimized Bending-Twisting Soft Finger

Zhili Chen, Hamed Rahimi Nohooji, Chee-Meng Chew
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2022, 14(5): 051003.
Paper No: JMR-21-1284
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053159
Published Online: February 18, 2022
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Topics: Design, Grippers, Optimization, Topology, Pressure, Manufacturing, Grasping, Robotics, Rotation
Includes: Supplementary data
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A Family of Novel Compliant Linear-Motion Mechanisms Based on Compliant Rolling-Contact Element Pivot

Tonglong Huo, Jingjun Yu, Hongzhe Zhao, Xian Wei
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2022, 14(4): 041002.
Paper No: JMR-21-1528
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053377
Published Online: February 18, 2022
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Topics: Kinematic analysis, Topology, Design, Kinematics, Rolling contact, Simulation, Stress, Load bearing capacity, Parametric design
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Design of a Parallel Gripper Based on Topology Synthesis and Evolutionary Optimization

I-Ting Chi, Teeranoot Chanthasopeephan, Dung-An Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2022, 14(2): 021008.
Paper No: JMR-21-1153
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052335
Published Online: September 21, 2021
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Topics: Design, Displacement, End effectors, Grippers, Optimization, Topology, Compliant mechanisms, Finite element analysis
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Connectivity Calculation-Based Automatic Synthesis of Planar Multi-Loop Mechanisms

Peng Huang, Huafeng Ding, Wenjian Yang, Gongyue Xu
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2021, 13(4): 041004.
Paper No: JMR-20-1358
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049977
Published Online: April 9, 2021
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Topics: End effectors, Kinematic chains, Topology, Trenching machinery
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Topological Reconfiguration Planning for a Variable Topology Truss

Alexander Spinos, Devin Carroll, Terry Kientz, Mark Yim
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2021, 13(4): 040902.
Paper No: JMR-20-1577
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050530
Published Online: April 9, 2021
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Topics: Topology, Trusses (Building), Robots
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Design and Analysis of a Multisegment Shape Morphing Mechanism

Yingzhong Tian, Yinjun Zhao, Long Li, Guangjie Yuan, Fengfeng Xi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2021, 13(2): 021004.
Paper No: JMR-20-1276
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049443
Published Online: January 19, 2021
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Shapes, Topology, Mechanical admittance
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Creative Design of Legged Mobile Landers With Multi-Loop Chains Based on Truss-Mechanism Transformation Method

Rongfu Lin, Weizhong Guo
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2021, 13(1): 011013.
Paper No: JMR-19-1458
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048256
Published Online: October 7, 2020
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Topics: Chain, Trusses (Building), Creativity, Topology, Design
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A Translational Three-Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel Mechanism With Partial Motion Decoupling and Analytic Direct Kinematics

Huiping Shen, Damien Chablat, Boxiong Zeng, Ju Li, Guanglei Wu, Ting-Li Yang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2020, 12(2): 021112.
Paper No: JMR-19-1424
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045972
Published Online: February 6, 2020
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Topics: Kinematics, Topology, Design, Parallel mechanisms
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Design of Planar Large-Deflection Compliant Mechanisms With Decoupled Multi-Input-Output Using Topology Optimization

Benliang Zhu, Qi Chen, Hai Li, Hongchuan Zhang, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2019, 11(3): 031015.
Paper No: JMR-18-1149
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042627
Published Online: April 11, 2019
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Optimization, Topology, Springs, Deflection, Displacement
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L-System-Generated Mechanism Topology Optimization Using Graph-Based Interpretation

Brent R. Bielefeldt, Ergun Akleman, Gregory W. Reich, Philip S. Beran, Darren J. Hartl
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2019, 11(2): 020905.
Paper No: JMR-18-1369
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042512
Published Online: February 22, 2019
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Topology
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Design and Kinematic Analysis of a Novel Hybrid Kinematic Mechanism With Seven-Degrees-of-Freedom and Variable Topology for Operation in Space

Jun He, Feng Gao, Qiao Sun
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2019, 11(1): 011003.
Paper No: JMR-18-1103
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041584
Published Online: November 12, 2018
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Robots, Displacement, Topology
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Topology Optimization and Prototype of a Three-Dimensional Printed Compliant Finger for Grasping Vulnerable Objects With Size and Shape Variations

Chih-Hsing Liu, Chen-Hua Chiu, Ta-Lun Chen, Tzu-Yang Pai, Mao-Cheng Hsu, Yang Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2018, 10(4): 044502.
Paper No: JMR-17-1231
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039972
Published Online: May 31, 2018
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Topics: Design, Grasping, Grippers, Optimization, Topology, Shapes