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Topics: Design , Exoskeleton devices , Knee , Bracing (Construction) , Fittings , Additive manufacturing , Bone , Case studies , Modeling , Musculoskeletal system

Design and Analysis of a Novel Articulated Drive Mechanism for Multifunctional NOTES Robot

Tao Shen, Kevin Warburton, Carl A. Nelson, Dmitry Oleynikov

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34369

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Topics: Design , Robots , Cables , Motors , Surgery , Displacement , Endoscopic devices , Linkages , Manipulators , Shapes

Adding and Subtracting Energy to Body Motion: Phase Oscillator

Jason Kerestes, Thomas G. Sugar, Matthew Holgate

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34405

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Topics: Control equipment , Exoskeleton devices

A Method to Add Energy to Running Gait: PogoSuit

Jason Kerestes, Thomas G. Sugar, Thierry Flaven, Matthew Holgate, Ragesh K. Ramachandran

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34406

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Topics: Cycles , Limit cycles , Springs

Enhanced Running Using a Jet Pack

Jason Kerestes, Thomas G. Sugar

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34426

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Topics: Fans , Thrust , Weight (Mass)

Extension of the Kinematics-Based Method for Predicting the Motion of Proteins

Keisuke Arikawa

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34576

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Topics: Kinematics , Proteins , Compliance , Deformation , Algebra , Manipulators , Robotics , Separation (Technology) , Springs

Modeling Human Hand and Sensing Hand Motions With the Five-Fingered Haptic Glove Mechanism

Zhou Ma, Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Jerome Danoff

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34675

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Topics: Haptics , Modeling , Fittings , Kinematics , Actuators , Design , Finger joints (Carpentry) , Touch (physiological) , Virtual reality

Continuum Robotic Tail Loading Analysis for Mobile Robot Stabilization and Maneuvering

William S. Rone, Pinhas Ben-Tzvi

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34678

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Topics: Mobile robots , Robotics , Trajectories (Physics) , Design , Robots , Dynamic analysis , Mode shapes , Wheels

A Horseshoe Crab Inspired Surf Zone Robot With Righting Capabilities

Gregory Krummel, Krishnanand N. Kaipa, Satyandra K. Gupta

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34679

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Topics: Robots , Design , Computational fluid dynamics , Design engineering , Engineering simulation , Manufacturing , Shells , Simulation , Turbulence , Water

Performance Characterization of Multifunctional Wings With Integrated Solar Cells for Unmanned Air Vehicles

Ariel Perez-Rosado, Adrian G. J. Griesinger, Hugh A. Bruck, Satyandra K. Gupta

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34719

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Topics: Performance characterization , Solar cells , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Wings , Flight , Batteries , Robotics , Stress , Vehicles , Weight (Mass)

Concept, Design, and Application of Sleeve Muscle Actuator

Hao Zheng, Xiangrong Shen

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34720

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Muscle , Bearings , Pressure , Robotics , Stress

Autonomous Loitering Control for a Flapping Wing Miniature Aerial Vehicle With Independent Wing Control

Luke Roberts, Hugh A. Bruck, Satyandra K. Gupta

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34752

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Topics: Aircraft , Wings , Control equipment , Simulation , Algorithms , Autopilots , Control algorithms , Errors , Flight , Testing

An Optimized Kinematic Mobility Analysis of Protein Molecules

Ahmet Demirtas, Zahra Shahbazi

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34783

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Topics: Kinematics , Mechanical admittance , Proteins , Simulation , Stiffness , Degrees of freedom , Kinematic chains , Modeling

Development of an ADL Assistance Apparatus for Upper Limbs and Evaluation of Muscle and Cerebral Activity

Eiichirou Tanaka, Shozo Saegusa, Yasuo Iwasaki, Louis Yuge

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34914

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Topics: Muscle , Near-infrared spectroscopy , Sensors , Degrees of freedom , Differential gears , Motors , Weight (Mass)

Design of a Low Energy, Self Contained Subsea Burrowing Robot Based on Localized Fluidization Exhibited by Atlantic Razor Clams

Daniel S. Dorsch, Amos G. Winter, V

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34953

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Topics: Atlantic Ocean , Design , Fluidization , Ocean engineering , Robots , Soil , Actuators , Displacement , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Engineering systems and industry applications

Effects of Prosthesis Mass on Hip Energetics, Prosthetic Knee Torque, and Prosthetic Knee Stiffness and Damping Parameters Required for Transfemoral Amputees to Walk With Normative Kinematics

Yashraj S. Narang, Amos G. Winter, V

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35065

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Damping , Energetics , Kinematics , Knee , Prostheses , Stiffness , Torque , Physiology , Dampers

Analysis of Rollover Shape and Energy Storage and Return in Cantilever Beam-Type Prosthetic Feet

Kathryn M. Olesnavage, Amos G. Winter, V

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35174

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Cantilevers , Energy storage , Shapes , Physiology , Finite element analysis , Cantilever beams , Deflection , Design , Kinematics

Customizable Joint Mechanism for Knee Orthosis

Matthew Eschbach, Martin Huber, Horea Ilies, Kazem Kazerounian

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35238

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Topics: Knee , Orthotics , Design , Biomedicine , Compliant mechanisms , Hinges , Linkages , Mechanical admittance , Muscle

Development of a Lower Limb Orthosis to Form Neuromuscular Patterning

Karla A. Camarillo–Gómez, Gerardo I. Pérez-Soto, Luis A. Torres-Rico

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35398

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Topics: Orthotics , Control systems , Cycles , Dimensions , Knee , Weight (Mass)

Mechanical Design and Control of a 2 Degree of Freedom Robotic Hand Rehabilitation Device

Patrick Murphy, Qing Chao Kong, Constantinos Mavroidis

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35406

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Design engineering , End effectors , Rehabilitation devices , Robotics , Actuators , Control equipment , Control systems , Feedback , Patient treatment

Robotic Rehabilitation Device and Patient Orientation Estimation

Andrew J. Homich, Megan A. Doerzbacher, Stephen J. Piazza, Everett C. Hills, Jason Z. Moore

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35472

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Topics: Rehabilitation devices , Robotics , Filters , Design , Magnetometers

Design of a Wearable Scissored-Pair Control Moment Gyroscope (SP-CMG) for Human Balance Assist

Jimmy Chiu, Ambarish Goswami

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35539

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Topics: Design , Torque , Flywheels , Engineering prototypes , Hardware , Momentum , Rotation , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Spinning (Textile) , Weight (Mass)

A Joint Torque Augmentation Robot (JTAR) for Ankle Gait Assistance

Kevin W. Hollander, Nathan Cahill, Robert Holgate, Ray Churchwell, Preston Clouse, Darren Kinney, Alexander Boehler, Jeffrey Ward

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35653

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Topics: Robots , Torque , Actuators , Kinematics

Compliant Mechanisms and Micro/Nano Mechanisms (A. Midha Symposium)

Research of Performance Comparison of Topology Structure of Cross-Spring Flexural Pivots

Lang Liu, Hongzhe Zhao, Shusheng Bi, Jingjun Yu

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34006

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Topics: Springs , Topology , Stiffness , Finite element analysis , Temperature , Bearings , Stress

An Examination of Trispiral Hinges Suitable for Use in ABS-Based Rapid Prototyping of Compliant Mechanisms

John A. Mirth

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34075

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Hinges , Rapid prototyping , Rotation , Machinery , Chain , Geometry , Modeling , Stability , Testing

Chained Beam-Constraint-Model (CBCM): A Powerful Tool for Modeling Large and Complicated Deflections of Flexible Beams in Compliant Mechanisms

Fulei Ma, Guimin Chen

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34140

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Deflection , Modeling

Design of a Linear Bi-Stable Compliant Crank-Slider-Mechanism (LBCCSM)

Ahmad Alqasimi, Craig Lusk, Jairo Chimento

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34285

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Topics: Design , Buckling , Actuators , Compliant mechanisms , Deflection , Equations of motion , Safety

A 3-D Pseudo-Rigid Body Model for Rectangular Cantilever Beams With an Arbitrary Force End-Load

Jairo Chimento, Craig Lusk, Ahmad Alqasimi

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34292

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Topics: Cantilever beams , Stress , Cross section (Physics) , Degrees of freedom , Differential equations , Displacement , Springs , Stiffness

Design of Compliant Mechanisms Using a Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model Based Topology Optimization Method

Mohui Jin, Xianmin Zhang, Benliang Zhu

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34325

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Design , Optimization , Topology , Bending (Stress) , Rigid-body mechanisms , Genetic algorithms , Hinges , Kinematics , Potential energy

Compliant Mechanism Synthesis Using Degree of Genus and Variable Width Curves

Hong Zhou, Azher Hussain Naser Mohammed

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34514

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Shapes , Topology , Deformation , Degrees of freedom , Rigid-body mechanisms

Development of a 3-Spring Pseudo Rigid Body Model of Compliant Joints for Robotic Applications

Venkatasubramanian Kalpathy Venkiteswaran, Hai-Jun Su

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34520

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Topics: Robotics , Springs , Compliant mechanisms , Deflection , Deformation , Errors , Optimization , Robots , Timoshenko beam theory

Towards Statically Balanced Compliant Joints Using Multimaterial 3D Printing

Arnaud Bruyas, François Geiskopf, Pierre Renaud

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34532

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Design , Geometry , Manufacturing , Optimization , Robotics , Shape design , Springs , Stiffness

Synthesizing Soft Parallel Robots Comprised of Active Constraints

Jordan Rivera, Jonathan B. Hopkins, Charles Kim

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34551

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Topics: Robots , Actuators , Degrees of freedom , Design , Kinematics , Manufacturing , Space , Stress

Constraint-Based Design and Analysis of a Compliant Parallel Mechanism Using SMA-Spring Actuators

C. Qiu, K. Zhang, Jian S. Dai

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34605

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Parallel mechanisms , Springs , Mechanical admittance , Deflection , Engineering prototypes , Finite element analysis , Robotics , Screws

Six Dimensional Compliance Analysis of Ortho-Planar Springs for a Continuum Manipulator

C. Qiu, P. Qi, H. B. Liu, Kaspar Althoefer, Jian S. Dai

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34607

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Topics: Manipulators , Springs , Bending (Stress) , Biomedicine , Deformation , Engineering prototypes , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Robotics , Screws

Design and Performance Evaluation of Soft Morphing Car-Spoiler

Min-Woo Han, Hugo Rodrigue, Seunghyun Cho, Sung-Hyuk Song, Won-Shik Chu, Haecheon Choi, Sung-Hoon Ahn

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34915

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Topics: Adhesion , Braking , Composite materials , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Glass fibers , Performance evaluation , Phase transitions , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry

Design and Analysis of New Large-Range XY Compliant Parallel Micromanipulators

Jingjun Yu, Zhenguo Li, Dengfeng Lu, Guanghua Zong, Guangbo Hao

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34982

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Topics: Design , Dimensions , Finite element analysis , Kinematics , Mirrors , Yaw

A Parameterization Approach for Compliance Analysis and Synthesis of Flexure Mechanisms

M. Jia, R. P. Jia, J. J. Yu

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34996

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Topics: Flexure mechanisms , Bending (Stress) , Chain , Deformation , Degrees of freedom , Engineering simulation , Errors , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Modeling

Design of a Compliant Monolithic Internally Statically Balanced Four-Bar Mechanism

Luc Berntsen, Daan H. Gosenshuis, Just L. Herder

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35054

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Topics: Blocks (Building materials) , Cantilevers , Compliant mechanisms , Design , Engineering prototypes , Finite element analysis , Linkages , Springs , Viscoelastic materials

New Synthesis Approach for Expandable Polyhedral Linkages

Ying Zhang, Hai-Jun Su, Qizheng Liao, Shimin Wei, Weiqing Li

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35114

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Topics: Linkages , Composite materials , Degrees of freedom , Hinges , Mechanical admittance , Screws , Topology

A Novel Pressure Compensating Valve for Low-Cost Drip Irrigation

A. Josh Wiens, Amos G. Winter, V

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35131

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Topics: Pressure , Trickle irrigation , Valves , Collapse , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Irrigation (Agriculture) , Nozzles , Developing nations , Diesel

Optimal Actuation of Dynamically Driven Serial and Hybrid Flexure Systems

Jonathan B. Hopkins, Yuanping Song, Shaoyu Wang, Amir H. Behbahani, Ilya Josefson

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35181

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Actuators , Errors , Degrees of freedom , Mathematics , Space

Closed-Form Elliptic Integral Solution of Initially-Straight and Initially-Curved Small-Length Flexural Pivots

Ashok Midha, Raghvendra Kuber

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35268

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Deflection , Design , Mechanical admittance , Modeling , Rigid-body mechanisms

A Method for a More Accurate Calculation of the Stiffness Coefficient in a Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model (PRBM) of a Fixed-Free Beam Subjected to End Forces

Ashok Midha, Raghvendra S. Kuber, Vivekananda Chinta, Sushrut G. Bapat

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35366

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Topics: Stiffness , Compliant mechanisms , Design , Elastic constants , Modeling , Rigid-body mechanisms , Springs , Stress

Isogeometric Shape Optimization for Compliant Mechanisms With Prescribed Load Paths

Giuseppe Radaelli, Just L. Herder

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35373

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Shape optimization , Stress , Shapes , Boundary-value problems , Carbon fibers , Composite materials , Deflection , Degrees of freedom , Design

Design and Evaluation of a Passive Ankle Prosthesis With Rotational Power Generation by a Compliant Coupling Between Leg Deflection and Ankle Rotation

Jacob J. Rice, Joseph M. Schimmels

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35651

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Topics: Deflection , Design , Energy generation , Prostheses , Rotation , Degrees of freedom , Springs , Artificial limbs , Compression , Cycles

Mechanism Analysis and Synthesis

Study on the Offshore Wind Turbine Installation Equipment With 6 Sets of Intelligent Legs

Chunxiang Ma, Miaoqi Zheng, Jun He, Feng Gao

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34171

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Topics: Offshore wind turbines , Reliability , Kinematics , Dynamic analysis , Kinematic analysis , Parallel mechanisms

Full Rotatability of Watt Six-Bar Linkages

Jun Wang, Kwun-Lon Ting, Daxing Zhao, Quan Wang, Jinfeng Sun, Ying You, Liangyi Nie

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A049doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34207

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Topics: Linkages , Rotation , Circuits , Manufacturing , Mechanical admittance

A Dimensional Design Problem of a Parallel Manipulator for the Space Docking Test System According to a Prescribed Workspace and Performance Indices

Rui Cao, Feng Gao, Yong Zhang

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A050doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34210

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Topics: Design , Manipulators , Design methodology

Singularity Analysis of Planar Multiple-DOF Linkages

Jun Wang, Liangyi Nie, Quan Wang, Jinfeng Sun, Ying You, Daxing Zhao, Kwun-Lon Ting

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34213

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Topics: Linkages , Kinematics

On the Complete Synthesis of Finite Positions With Constraint Decomposition via Kinematic Mapping

Ping Zhao, Q. J. Ge, Anurag Purwar

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A052doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34216

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Topics: Algorithms , Design , Kinematics , Linkages , Manifolds

Analysis of Planar Reconfigurable Motion Generators

Venkatesh Venkataramanujam, Pierre Larochelle

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A053doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34242

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Topics: Generators , Kinematic analysis

Single and Multi-Objective Optimization Issues and Analysis of a 3UPU Parallel Manipulator

Dan Zhang, Bin Wei

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A054doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34320

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Topics: Manipulators , Pareto optimization , Stiffness

A Formal Text Description of Mechanisms for Their Automated Synthesis

Oleg Dmitrochenko, Marko Matikainen, Aki Mikkola

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A055doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34486

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Topics: Computer software , Degrees of freedom , Inertia (Mechanics) , Kinematics , Multibody systems

Workspace and Joint Space Analysis of the 3-RPS Parallel Robot

D. Chablat, R. Jha, F. Rouillier, G. Moroz

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A056doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34593

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Topics: Reactor protection systems , Robots , Algebra , Kinematics , Manipulators

The Duality Between the Singularity of Bricard Mechanism and the Singularity of Stewart Platform

Michael Slavutin, Offer Shai, Andreas Müller

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34638

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Topics: Chain , Geometry , Manipulators , Mechanical admittance , Parallel mechanisms , Screws , Topology

Stiffness and Stability Characteristics of Small Satellite Deployables With Integrated Tape-Spring Booms

Gloria J. Wiens, Amrith N. Hansoge

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A058doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34654

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Topics: Satellites , Springs , Stability , Stiffness , Sensors , Actuators , Equilibrium (Physics) , Control equipment , Modal analysis , Potential energy

A Unified Concept for the Graph Representation of Constraints in Mechanisms

Andreas Müller, Offer Shai

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A059doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34713

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Topics: Computation , Failure , Kinematic analysis , Machinery , Mechanical admittance

A 5-DOF Hybrid Parallel Robotic Manipulator: Design, Analysis, Performance Modeling and Multi-Objective Optimization

Zhen Gao, Dan Zhang

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A060doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34795

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Topics: Manipulator design , Modeling , Pareto optimization , Design , Kinematic analysis , Machinery , Manipulators , Manufacturing , Manufacturing technology , Optimization

Design of the Deployable Mechanisms Based on the Cardanic Motion of Planar Four-Bar Linkage

Win-Bin Shieh

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A061doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34838

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Topics: Design , Linkages , Boundary-value problems , Engineering prototypes , Engineers , Failure , Mechanical admittance

Block Adjacency Matrix Method for Analyzing the Configuration Transformations of Metamorphic Parallel Mechanisms

Duanling Li, Chunxia Li, Zhonghai Zhang, Xianwen Kong

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A062doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34850

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Topics: Parallel mechanisms , Design

Rigid Body Guidance of Human Gait as Constrained TRS Serial Chain

Gim Song Soh

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A063doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34881

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Topics: Chain , Degrees of freedom , Design , Linkages , Exoskeleton devices , Kinematics , Motor controls , Musculoskeletal system

Synthesis of a Reconfigurable Four-Bar Mechanism With Variable Joints

Brian J. Slaboch, Philip A. Voglewede

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34924

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Topics: Actuators , Switches

The Role of the Orthogonal Helicoid in the Generation of the Tooth Flanks of Involute-Gear Pairs With Skew Axes

Giorgio Figliolini, Hellmuth Stachel, Jorge Angeles

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A065doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34932

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Topics: Gears , Generators , Performance , Screws , Theorems (Mathematics)

A Novel Synthesis Method of Polygon-Scaling Mechanisms

Guochao Bai, Shimin Wei, Duanling Li, Qizheng Liao, Xianwen Kong

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A066doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34934

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Three-dimensional models

Kinematic Synthesis of Quasi-Homokinetic Four-Bar Linkages Through the Burmester and Chebyshev Theories

Giorgio Figliolini, Ettore Pennestrì

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A067doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34951

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Topics: Kinematics , Linkages , Algorithms , Theorems (Mathematics)

Type Synthesis of Compound Load Simulators Outputting the Bending Moment and Tension/Compression Force

Yufeng Qu, Jingjun Yu, Guanghua Zong, Shusheng Bi

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A068doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35029

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Topics: Compression , Stress , Tension , Parallel mechanisms , Rotation , Degrees of freedom , Design , Shear (Mechanics) , Testing

Dimensional Synthesis of a Novel 2T2R Parallel Manipulator for Medical Applications

Nitish Kumar, Olivier Piccin, Bernard Bayle

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A069doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35155

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Topics: Biomedicine , Manipulators , Algorithms , Design , Kinematics , Parallel mechanisms , Actuators , Dimensions , Engineering prototypes , Mechanical admittance

Automated Generation of Linkage Loop Equations for Planar 1-DoF Linkages, Demonstrated up to 8-Bar

Brian E. Parrish, J. Michael McCarthy, David Eppstein

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A070doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35263

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Topics: Linkages , Manufacturing , Algorithms , Topology , Cycles , Jacobian matrices , Kinematic analysis

Design of Planar Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Morphing Mechanisms

Lawrence Funke, James P. Schmiedeler, Kai Zhao

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A071doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35265

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Topics: Design , Shapes , Airfoils , Blocks (Building materials) , Extruding , Genetic algorithms

Synthesis of an NR Robot With Four-Bar Constraining Modules

Brandon Y. Tsuge, J. Michael McCarthy

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A072doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35371

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Topics: Chain , Design , End effectors , Linkages , Robotics , Robots , Trajectories (Physics)

Vehicle Suspension Design Based on a Six-Bar Linkage

Mark M. Plecnik, J. Michael McCarthy

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A073doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35374

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Topics: Design , Linkages , Suspension systems , Vehicles , Wheels , Roads , Tires

Conceptual Design of Lower-Mobility Parallel Manipulators Based on Wrench Graphs

Gamal El-Ghazaly, Stéphane Caro

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A074doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35494

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Topics: Conceptual design , Manipulators , Mechanical admittance , Design , Algebra , Degrees of freedom , Design methodology

Synthesis and Analysis of a Chebyschev’s Straight Line Four-Bar Linkage for Generating a Minimum Jerk Velocity Profile

Evagoras G. Xydas

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A075doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35510

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Topics: Linkages , Trajectories (Physics) , Torque , Degrees of freedom , Dimensions , Kinematics , Open kinematic chains , Robots , Springs , Topology

Synthesis of Useful Eight-Bar Linkages as Constrained 6R Loops

Kaustubh H. Sonawale, J. Michael McCarthy

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A076doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35523

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Topics: Linkages , Design

Comparison Study on Motion Characteristics of Three 2-DOF Pointing Devices

Kang Wu, Jingjun Yu, Guanghua Zong, Xianwen Kong

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A077doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35571

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Topics: Computer software , Degrees of freedom , Disks , Engineers , Human eye , Image processing , Manipulators , Sensors , Virtual reality

Regulating Bearing Reactions in Spring-Aided Static Balancing of Linkages Under Constant Loads

Gaurav Singh, Nikhil S. Jorapur, G. K. Ananthasuresh

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A078doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35595

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Topics: Bearings , Linkages , Springs , Stress , Tradeoffs

A Passive and Active Joint Torque Augmentation Robot (JTAR) for Hip Gait Assistance

Kevin W. Hollander, Nathan Cahill, Robert Holgate, Ray Churchwell, Preston Clouse, Darren Kinney, Alexander Boehler

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A079doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35654

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Topics: Robots , Torque

Active Compliant Parallel Mechanisms

Matthew Holgate, Thomas G. Sugar

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A080doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35668

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Topics: Parallel mechanisms , Springs , Engines , Motors , Gears , Stress , End effectors , Levers , Torque

Generalized Jacobian Analysis of Parallel Manipulators With Multiple End-Effectors

Antonius G. L. Hoevenaars, Patrice Lambert, Just L. Herder

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A081doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35675

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Topics: End effectors , Manipulators , Jacobian matrices

Mobile Robots and Cable-Driven Systems

Conception and Design of Mobile Driving Simulators

Paul Wagner, Alexander Betz, Hermann Winner

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A082doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34060

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Topics: Design , Friction , System dynamics , Automotive engineering , Automotive industry , Cities , Complex systems , Construction , Degrees of freedom , Engineering prototypes

Stiffness Optimization and Comparison of Tensile Trusses With Constant Envelope and Cable Material

Michael P. Hennessey, Sameer Kumar, Temam M. Geletu

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A083doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34080

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Topics: Cables , Optimization , Stiffness

A Novel Hybrid 3-RPR Mechanism With Scalable Platforms for Self-Crossing Locomotion

Ruiming Li, Zhihuai Miao, Yan’an Yao, Xianwen Kong

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05AT08A084doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34365

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Topics: Design engineering , Engineering prototypes , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Kinematic analysis , Mechanical admittance , Mobile robots , Parallel mechanisms , Pipes