Volumes | International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference | American Society of Mechanical Engineers Digital Collection

Topics: Design , Laparoscopic devices , Parallel mechanisms , Kinematics , Linkages , Surgery , Computer simulation , Computer-aided design , End effectors , Engineering prototypes

Tunable-Volume Handheld Pipette Utilizing a Pneumatic De-Amplification Mechanism

Justin Beroz, Sheng Jiang, John Lewandowski, A. John Hart

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A007https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34758

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View Articletitled, Tunable-Volume Handheld Pipette Utilizing a Pneumatic De-Amplification Mechanism

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Topics: Accuracy and precision , Compression , Design , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Displacement , Engineering prototypes , Latex , Mechanical behavior , Pistons

Study of Pneumatic Force Servo System for Resistance Spot Welding

Bo Wang, Tao Wang, Wei Fan, Yu Wang

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A008https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34807

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View Articletitled, Study of Pneumatic Force Servo System for Resistance Spot Welding

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Topics: Servomechanisms , Welding , Solenoids , Valves , Computer simulation , Cylinders , Pulse width modulation , Servo drives

Compensating Inertia Forces During Human Load Carrying Using a Motorized Second Spine

Joon-Hyuk Park, Xin Jin, Sunil K. Agrawal

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A009https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34853

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View Articletitled, Compensating Inertia Forces During Human Load Carrying Using a Motorized Second Spine

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Topics: Inertia (Mechanics) , Stress , Machinery , Motors , Simulation

Development of Underactuated Mechanical Fingers Based on Anthropometric Data and Anthropomorphic Tasks

Nina Robson, James Allington, Gim Song Soh

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A010https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34878

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View Articletitled, Development of Underactuated Mechanical Fingers Based on Anthropometric Data and Anthropomorphic Tasks

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Topics: Bone , Chain , Degrees of freedom , Design , Dimensions , Engineering prototypes , Grasping , Kinematic chains , Kinematics , Robotics

Design of Constant-Velocity Transmission Devices Using Parallel Kinematics Principle

Jingjun Yu, Jiazhu Yu, Kang Wu, Xianwen Kong

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A011https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35013

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View Articletitled, Design of Constant-Velocity Transmission Devices Using Parallel Kinematics Principle

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Topics: Design , Engineering simulation , Gears , Kinematics , Parallel mechanisms , Screws , Simulation , Theorems (Mathematics) , Universal joints

Application Oriented Design and Simulation of an Innovative Parallel Robot for Brachytherapy

Doina Pisla, Dragos Cocorean, Calin Vaida, Bogdan Gherman, Adrian Pisla, Nicolae Plitea

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A012https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35047

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View Articletitled, Application Oriented Design and Simulation of an Innovative Parallel Robot for Brachytherapy

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Topics: Design , Robots , Simulation , Needles , Robotics , Biological tissues , Cancer , Computerized tomography , Degrees of freedom , Kinematics

Development of a Low-Cost Underactuated and Self-Adaptive Robotic Hand

James Foody, Karl Maxwell, Guangbo Hao, Xianwen Kong

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A013https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35075

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View Articletitled, Development of a Low-Cost Underactuated and Self-Adaptive Robotic Hand

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Topics: End effectors , Control systems , Actuators , Additive manufacturing , Bending (Stress) , Design , Engines , Grippers , Linkages , Manufacturing

Design of a Compact, Lightweight, Electromechanical Linear Series Elastic Actuator

Coleman Knabe, Bryce Lee, Viktor Orekhov, Dennis Hong

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A014https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35096

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View Articletitled, Design of a Compact, Lightweight, Electromechanical Linear Series Elastic Actuator

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Seas , Stress , Springs , Deflection , Packaging , Robots , Titanium , Universal joints

An Inverted Straight Line Mechanism for Augmenting Joint Range of Motion in a Humanoid Robot

Coleman Knabe, Bryce Lee, Dennis Hong

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A015https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35123

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View Articletitled, An Inverted Straight Line Mechanism for Augmenting Joint Range of Motion in a Humanoid Robot

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Force control , Humanoid robots , Linkages , Manufacturing , Robotics , Robots , Screws , Seas

On the Development of a Novel Class of “Mechanical Stepper Motors”

Jahangir Rastegar, Dake Feng

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A016https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35132

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View Articletitled, On the Development of a Novel Class of “Mechanical Stepper Motors”

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Topics: Stepper motors , Actuators , Design , Biomedicine , Braking , Chemical industry , Construction , Explosions , Fire , Food products

Design and Analysis of an Innovative Modular Extendable Manipulator

Hak Yi, Reza Langari

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A017https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35206

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View Articletitled, Design and Analysis of an Innovative Modular Extendable Manipulator

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Topics: Design , Manipulators , Degrees of freedom , Jet propulsion , Optimization , Robots , Simulation results

Design of a Human-Like Range of Motion Hip Joint for Humanoid Robots

Bryce Lee, Coleman Knabe, Viktor Orekhov, Dennis Hong

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A018https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35214

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View Articletitled, Design of a Human-Like Range of Motion Hip Joint for Humanoid Robots

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Topics: Design , Humanoid robots , Torque , Degrees of freedom , Linkages , Yaw , Actuators , Disasters , Inertia (Mechanics) , Robots

High Reconfigurable Robotic Gripper for Flexible Assembly

C. Canali, F. Cannella, F. Chen, T. Hauptman, G. Sofia, D. G. Caldwell, A. A. Eytan

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A019https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35245

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View Articletitled, High Reconfigurable Robotic Gripper for Flexible Assembly

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Topics: End effectors , Manufacturing , Grippers , Shapes , Degrees of freedom , Design , Geometry , Robots , Weight (Mass)

Closed-Loop Control and Release Mechanism Development for Microgravity Free Flyer

Jake Reher, Joan Yule, Eric Fritz, Max Wheeler, Carl A. Nelson, Larry K. Dungan

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A020https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35286

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View Articletitled, Closed-Loop Control and Release Mechanism Development for Microgravity Free Flyer

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Topics: Aircraft , Control systems , Design , Gravity (Force) , NASA , Reduced gravity environments , Reliability , Robotics , Solar energy , Stress

Design Improvements and Design Methodology for the Gear Bearing Drive: A Compact, Powerful and Cost-Effective Robotic Actuator

Elias Brassitos, Qingchao Kong, Constantinos Mavroidis, Brian Weinberg

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A021https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35377

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View Articletitled, Design Improvements and Design Methodology for the Gear Bearing Drive: A Compact, Powerful and Cost-Effective Robotic Actuator

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Topics: Actuators , Bearings , Design , Design methodology , Gears , Robotics , Manufacturing , Mechanical drives , Motors , Health care

Application of a Biphasic Actuator in the Design of a Robot Gripper for Garment Handling

Loan Le, Matteo Zoppi, Michal Jilich, Han Bo, Dimiter Zlatanov, Rezia Molfino

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A022https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35396

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View Articletitled, Application of a Biphasic Actuator in the Design of a Robot Gripper for Garment Handling

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Grippers , Robots , Stiffness , Degrees of freedom , Design engineering , Feedback , Grasping , Hydraulic drive systems

Novel Design of a Precision Planter for a Robotic Assistant Farmer

Reza Aminzadeh, Reza Fotouhi

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A023https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35402

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View Articletitled, Novel Design of a Precision Planter for a Robotic Assistant Farmer

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Topics: Design , Robotics , Mobile robots , Disks , Soil , Natural resources , Vehicles

Approximation and Control of Curvilinear Shapes via Deployable Mechanisms With Two Degrees of Freedom

Shengnan Lu, Dimiter Zlatanov, Xilun Ding, Rezia Molfino, Matteo Zoppi

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A024https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35411

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View Articletitled, Approximation and Control of Curvilinear Shapes via Deployable Mechanisms With Two Degrees of Freedom

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Topics: Approximation , Degrees of freedom , Shapes , Kinematic analysis , Linkages

Design and Testing of a Novel Stepless Lockable Joint for Use in Reconfigurable Fixtures

Shengnan Lu, Matteo Zoppi, Dimiter Zlatanov, Zeshan Ahmad, Rezia Molfino

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A025https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35428

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View Articletitled, Design and Testing of a Novel Stepless Lockable Joint for Use in Reconfigurable Fixtures

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Topics: Design , Testing , Assembly lines , Conceptual design , Engineering prototypes , Locks (Waterways) , Stiffness , Stress , Torque , Welding

Comparison of Contact Capabilities for Underactuated Parallel Jaw Grippers for Use on Industrial Robots

Ryan Carpenter, Ross Hatton, Ravi Balasubramanian

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A026https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35490

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View Articletitled, Comparison of Contact Capabilities for Underactuated Parallel Jaw Grippers for Use on Industrial Robots

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Topics: Grippers , Robots , Design , Hydraulic cylinders , Actuators , Cables , End effectors , Engineering standards , Engineers , Hydraulic drive systems

Design of an Underactuated Robotic End-Effector With a Focus on Power Tool Manipulation

Michael Rouleau, Dennis Hong

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A027https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35513

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View Articletitled, Design of an Underactuated Robotic End-Effector With a Focus on Power Tool Manipulation

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Topics: Design , End effectors , Robotics , Actuators , Degrees of freedom , Disasters , Humanoid robots , Linkages , Servomotors

Design of the Multi-Robot Coherent Structure Testbed (mCoSTe) for Distributed Tracking of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

Dennis Larkin, Matthew Michini, Alexandra Abad, Stephanie Teleski, M. Ani Hsieh

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A028https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35517

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View Articletitled, Design of the Multi-Robot Coherent Structure Testbed (mCoSTe) for Distributed Tracking of Geophysical Fluid Dynamics

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Topics: Design , Fluid dynamics , Robots , Flow (Dynamics) , Flow sensors , Vehicles , Manifolds , Reynolds number , Robotics , Cylinders

Buckybot: A Robot Based on the Geometry of a Truncated Icosahedron

Michael D. M. Kutzer, Christopher Y. Brown, Gregory S. Chirikjian, Mehran Armand

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A029https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35537

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View Articletitled, Buckybot: A Robot Based on the Geometry of a Truncated Icosahedron

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Topics: Geometry , Robots , Kinematics , Trajectories (Physics) , Accounting , Control algorithms , Design , Mobile robots , Uncertainty

Origami-Based Engineering Design

From Crease Pattern to Product: Considerations to Engineering Origami-Adapted Designs

Kevin C. Francis, Levi T. Rupert, Robert J. Lang, David C. Morgan, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A030https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34031

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View Articletitled, From Crease Pattern to Product: Considerations to Engineering Origami-Adapted Designs

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Topics: Design , Dimensions , Engineering design , Manufacturing , Materials properties , Shells , X-rays

Origami Folding and Bar Frameworks

Alejandro R. Diaz

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A031https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34149

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View Articletitled, Origami Folding and Bar Frameworks

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Topics: Computation , Deformation , Eigenvalues , Finite element analysis , Mathematics , Optimization , Sensitivity analysis , Simulation , Stress , Trusses (Building)

Serial Chains of Spherical Four-Bar Mechanisms to Achieve Design Helices

Kevin S. Giaier, Andrew P. Murray, David H. Myszka

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A032https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34287

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View Articletitled, Serial Chains of Spherical Four-Bar Mechanisms to Achieve Design Helices

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Topics: Chain , Design , Degrees of freedom , Design methodology , Kinematics

Application of Origami in the Starshade Spacecraft Blanket Design

Deborah Sigel, Brian P. Trease, Mark W. Thomson, David R. Webb, Paul Willis, P. Doug Lisman

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A033https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34315

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View Articletitled, Application of Origami in the Starshade Spacecraft Blanket Design

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Topics: Design , Space vehicles , Disks , Stress , Trusses (Building) , Composite materials , Diffraction , Engineering prototypes , Telescopes , Thermal stability

Evaluating Compliant Hinge Geometries for Origami-Inspired Mechanisms

Isaac L. Delimont, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A034https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34376

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View Articletitled, Evaluating Compliant Hinge Geometries for Origami-Inspired Mechanisms

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Topics: Hinges , Origami-inspired design , Design , Compliant mechanisms , Deflection , Rotation , Stability , Stiffness

Designing Optimal Origami Structures by Computational Evolutionary Embryogeny

Wei Li, Daniel A. McAdams

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A035https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34377

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View Articletitled, Designing Optimal Origami Structures by Computational Evolutionary Embryogeny

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Topics: Design , Design methodology , Shapes , Center of mass , Computers , Engineers , Genetic algorithms

Exploring Movements and Potential Actuation in Action Origami

Eric W. Wilcox, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A036https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34428

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View Articletitled, Exploring Movements and Potential Actuation in Action Origami

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Topics: Origami-inspired design

Deployable Prismatic Structures With Origami Patterns

Sicong Liu, Weilin Lv, Yan Chen, Guoxing Lu

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A037https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34567

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View Articletitled, Deployable Prismatic Structures With Origami Patterns

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Design methodology , Engineering systems and industry applications , Kinematics , Linkages , Prisms (Optics) , Shapes

Regular Folding Pattern Generation for Deployable Non-Axisymmetric Tubes

Sachiko Ishida, Taketoshi Nojima, Ichiro Hagiwara

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A038https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34595

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View Articletitled, Regular Folding Pattern Generation for Deployable Non-Axisymmetric Tubes

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Topics: Bellows (Equipment) , Cutting , Cylinders , Design , Modeling

Helical Kirigami-Inspired Centimeter-Scale Worm Robot With Shape-Memory-Alloy Actuators

Ketao Zhang, Chen Qiu, Jian S. Dai

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A039https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34676

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View Articletitled, Helical Kirigami-Inspired Centimeter-Scale Worm Robot With Shape-Memory-Alloy Actuators

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Topics: Actuators , Robots , Shape memory alloys , Kinematics , Engineering prototypes , Inspection , Springs

Differentiating Bending From Folding in Origami Engineering Using Active Materials

Carlye Lauff, Timothy W. Simpson, Mary Frecker, Zoubeida Ounaies, Saad Ahmed, Paris von Lockette, Rebecca Strzelec, Robert Sheridan, Jyh-Ming Lien

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A040https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34702

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View Articletitled, Differentiating Bending From Folding in Origami Engineering Using Active Materials

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Topics: Active materials , Engineering systems and industry applications , Elastomers , Design , Stiffness

Control of a Shape Memory Alloy Based Self-Folding Sheet

Tyler Halbert, Peyman Moghadas, Richard Malak, Darren Hartl

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A041https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34703

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View Articletitled, Control of a Shape Memory Alloy Based Self-Folding Sheet

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Topics: Shape memory alloys , Feedback , Control equipment , Laminates , Simulation , Wire , Finite element model , Modeling , Tradeoffs

Geometric Design of a Bio-Inspired Flapping Wing Mechanism Based on Bennett-Derived 6R Deployable Mechanisms

Huang Hailin, Li Bing

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A042https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34741

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View Articletitled, Geometric Design of a Bio-Inspired Flapping Wing Mechanism Based on Bennett-Derived 6R Deployable Mechanisms

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Topics: Biomimetics , Design , Wings , Vehicles , Degrees of freedom , Linkages , Mechanical admittance , Screws

Self-Folding Origami Using Torsion Shape Memory Alloy Wire Actuators

Je-sung Koh, Sa-reum Kim, Kyu-jin Cho

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A043https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34822

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View Articletitled, Self-Folding Origami Using Torsion Shape Memory Alloy Wire Actuators

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Topics: Actuators , Shape memory alloys , Torsion , Wire , Rotation , Design , Springs , Torque

Quasi-Static Impact Response of Single-Curved Foldcore Sandwich Shells

Joseph M. Gattas, Zhong You

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A044https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34826

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View Articletitled, Quasi-Static Impact Response of Single-Curved Foldcore Sandwich Shells

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Topics: Shells , Absorption , Computer simulation , Honeycomb structures , Aluminum , Architecture , Density , Design , Engineering prototypes , Equipment performance

Origami-Based Self-Folding Structure Fabrication Based on 3D Printing on Polystyrene Films

Dongping Deng, Yong Chen

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A045https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34901

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View Articletitled, Origami-Based Self-Folding Structure Fabrication Based on 3D Printing on Polystyrene Films

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Manufacturing , Polystyrene film , Hinges , Resins , Shrinkage (Materials) , Biomedicine , Design methodology , Electronics , Heat

Bistable Compliant Mechanism Using Magneto Active Elastomer Actuation

Adrienne Crivaro, Rob Sheridan, Mary Frecker, Timothy W. Simpson, Paris von Lockette

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A046https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35007

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View Articletitled, Bistable Compliant Mechanism Using Magneto Active Elastomer Actuation

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Elastomers , Finite element analysis , Active materials , Actuators , Deformation , Design , Displacement , Hardening (Curing) , Magnetic fields

Modelling of the Waterbomb Origami Pattern and its Applications

Jiayao Ma, Zhong You

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A047https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35073

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View Articletitled, Modelling of the Waterbomb Origami Pattern and its Applications

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Topics: Computer simulation , Construction , Cylinders , Geometry , Modeling , Numerical analysis , Robots , Stents , Wheels

Design and Analysis of a Self-Folding SMA-SMP Composite Laminate

Robert Saunders, Darren Hartl, Richard Malak, Dimitris Lagoudas

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A048https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35151

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View Articletitled, Design and Analysis of a Self-Folding SMA-SMP Composite Laminate

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Topics: Composite materials , Design , Laminates , Shapes , Wire , Deflection , Deformation , Glass transition , Materials properties , Particle filtering (numerical methods)

Topology Optimization for Design of Origami-Based Active Mechanisms

Kazuko Fuchi, Philip R. Buskohl, James J. Joo, Gregory W. Reich, Richard A. Vaia

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A049https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35153

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View Articletitled, Topology Optimization for Design of Origami-Based Active Mechanisms

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Topics: Design , Optimization , Topology , Deformation , Design methodology , Engineering systems and industry applications , Trusses (Building)

An Origami Inspired Reconfigurable Spiral Antenna

Christy D. Saintsing, Benjamin S. Cook, Manos M. Tentzeris

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A050https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35353

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View Articletitled, An Origami Inspired Reconfigurable Spiral Antenna

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Topics: Construction , Origami-inspired design , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Radiation (Physics) , Resonance

A Dynamic Model of Magneto-Active Elastomer Actuation of the Waterbomb Base

Landen Bowen, Mary Frecker, Timothy W. Simpson, Paris von Lockette

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A051https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35407

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View Articletitled, A Dynamic Model of Magneto-Active Elastomer Actuation of the Waterbomb Base

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Topics: Dynamic models , Elastomers , Active materials , Stiffness , Approximation , Computer software , Damping , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Origami-inspired design , Springs

Folding Rigid Origami With Closure Constraints

Zhonghua Xi, Jyh-Ming Lien

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A052https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35556

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View Articletitled, Folding Rigid Origami With Closure Constraints

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Topics: Computational methods , Kinematics , Manufacturing , Materials science , Modeling , Packaging , Packing (Shipments) , Packings (Cushioning) , Robotics , Simulation

Designing of Self-Deploying Origami Models Using Geometrically Misaligned Crease Patterns

Kazuya Saito, Akira Tsukahara, Yoji Okabe

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A053https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35592

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View Articletitled, Designing of Self-Deploying Origami Models Using Geometrically Misaligned Crease Patterns

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Topics: Design , Computer simulation , Deformation , Degrees of freedom , Finite element methods , Hinges , Simulation , Structural analysis , Structural mechanics

An Offset Panel Technique for Thick Rigidily Foldable Origami

Bryce J. Edmondson, Robert J. Lang, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A054https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35606

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View Articletitled, An Offset Panel Technique for Thick Rigidily Foldable Origami

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Topics: Design , Kinematics , Origami-inspired design

Robot Kinematics and Motion Planning

Polynomial Inverse Kinematic Solution of the Jaco Robot

Clément Gosselin, Hanwei Liu

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A055https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34152

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View Articletitled, Polynomial Inverse Kinematic Solution of the Jaco Robot

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Topics: Kinematics , Polynomials , Robots , End effectors , Equations of motion

Fault Tolerant Gaits for a Six-Legged Robot With One Locked or Uncontrollable Failure

Hui Du, Feng Gao, Yang Pan

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A056https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34212

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View Articletitled, Fault Tolerant Gaits for a Six-Legged Robot With One Locked or Uncontrollable Failure

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Topics: Failure , Robots , Engineering prototypes , Maintenance , Robot kinematics , Stability

Development of Recreating Space Technology for Pipe Joint Manufacturing System With a Dual Industrial Robot

Sosuke Kuroyanagi, Toshiki Hirogaki, Eiichi Aoyama, Shinya Omori, Koichi Mori, Kenichi Takahashi, Masaki Furuta

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A057https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34488

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View Articletitled, Development of Recreating Space Technology for Pipe Joint Manufacturing System With a Dual Industrial Robot

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Topics: Manufacturing systems , Pipe joints , Robots , Teaching , Computer-aided design , Errors , Machine tools , Manufacturing , Pipes , Robot motion

Minimal Deviation Paths for Manipulators With Joint Clearances

Ming-Cheng Lai, Kuei-Yuan Chan

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A058https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34508

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View Articletitled, Minimal Deviation Paths for Manipulators With Joint Clearances

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Topics: Manipulators , Clearances (Engineering) , Design , Errors , Kinematics , Manufacturing , Optimization , Product engineering

Type Synthesis of 2-DOF 3-4R Parallel Mechanisms With Both Spatial Parallelogram Translational Mode and Equal-Diameter Spherical Rotation Mode

Xianwen Kong, Jingjun Yu

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A059https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34883

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View Articletitled, Type Synthesis of 2-DOF 3-4R Parallel Mechanisms With Both Spatial Parallelogram Translational Mode and Equal-Diameter Spherical Rotation Mode

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Topics: Parallel mechanisms , Rotation , Actuators , Manipulators

Real-Time Safe Navigation in Crowded Dynamic Environments Using Generalized Velocity Obstacles

Mostafa Mahmoodi, Khalil Alipour, Mehdi Tale Masouleh, Hadi Beik Mohammadi

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A060https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35036

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View Articletitled, Real-Time Safe Navigation in Crowded Dynamic Environments Using Generalized Velocity Obstacles

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Topics: Navigation , Robots , Collisions (Physics) , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Kinematics , Path planning , Uncertainty

Model Based Development of a 3D Printed Biped Robot

Won Young Kim, Kishore Pochiraju

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A061https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35415

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View Articletitled, Model Based Development of a 3D Printed Biped Robot

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Robots , Accelerometers , Dampers , Deflection , Position control , Servomechanisms , Springs , Stability , Trajectories (Physics)

Point to-Point and Path Following Navigation of Mobile Robot in Farm Settings

F. Heidari, R. Fotouhi

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A062https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35435

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View Articletitled, Point to-Point and Path Following Navigation of Mobile Robot in Farm Settings

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Topics: Mobile robots , Navigation , Robots , Roads , Lasers , Path planning , Sensors

Algorithm for the Actuation Mode Selection of the Parallel Manipulator NAVARO

Stéphane Caro, Damien Chablat, Yue Hu

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A063https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35481

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View Articletitled, Algorithm for the Actuation Mode Selection of the Parallel Manipulator NAVARO

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Topics: Algorithms , Manipulators , Kinematics , Degrees of freedom , Dynamic models , Engineering prototypes , Force control , Redundancy (Engineering) , Robots , Trajectories (Physics)

Kinematic Analysis of the 3-RPS Cube Parallel Manipulator

Latifah Nurahmi, Josef Schadlbauer, Manfred Husty, Philippe Wenger, Stéphane Caro

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A064https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35488

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View Articletitled, Kinematic Analysis of the 3-RPS Cube Parallel Manipulator

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Topics: Kinematic analysis , Manipulators , Reactor protection systems , Kinematics , Algebra , Design , Jacobian matrices

Motion Planning for a Redundant Robot Manipulator With Stochasticity in Joints

Jaeyeon Lee, Wooram Park

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A065https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35544

Abstract

View Articletitled, Motion Planning for a Redundant Robot Manipulator With Stochasticity in Joints

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Topics: Manipulators , Path planning , Robots , Errors , End effectors , Control equipment , Density , Feedback , Kinematics , Probability

Collision Prediction: Conservative Advancement Among Obstacles With Unknown Motion

Yanyan Lu, Zhonghua Xi, Jyh-Ming Lien

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A066https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35561

Abstract

View Articletitled, Collision Prediction: Conservative Advancement Among Obstacles With Unknown Motion

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Disks , Robots , Rotation

Defining Exercise Motions Using a Segment-Joint Kinematic Model: Part I — Problem Formulation and Methodology

Aldo Aguirre, Michael J. Scott

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A067https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35646

Abstract

View Articletitled, Defining Exercise Motions Using a Segment-Joint Kinematic Model: Part I — Problem Formulation and Methodology

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Topics: Equations of motion , Kinematics , Robotics , Virtual reality

Robot/Machine Dynamics and Control

Robotic Hopper Using Phase Oscillator Controller

Philip New, Chase Wheeler, Thomas G. Sugar

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A068https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34188

Abstract

View Articletitled, Robotic Hopper Using Phase Oscillator Controller

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Topics: Control equipment , Robotics , Parametric oscillators , Stability

Fall Initiation Criteria for Three-Dimensional Multi-Segmental Model of Biped Robot

Chang B. Joo, Joo H. Kim

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A069https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34191

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fall Initiation Criteria for Three-Dimensional Multi-Segmental Model of Biped Robot

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Topics: Center of mass , Dynamic models , Inertia (Mechanics) , Maintenance , Manifolds , Optimization , Pendulums , Pressure , Robots

Inverse Dynamics of a 6-DOF Decoupling Manipulator

Taoran Liu, Feng Gao, Xianchao Zhao, Chenkun Qi

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A070https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34206

Abstract

View Articletitled, Inverse Dynamics of a 6-DOF Decoupling Manipulator

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Manipulators , Motors , Kinematics , Torque , Computer simulation , Couplings , Dynamic models , Gravity (Force) , Inertia (Mechanics)

Improving Techniques in Statically Equivalent Serial Chain Modeling for Center of Mass Estimation

Bingjue Li, Andrew P. Murray, David H. Myszka

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A071https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34286

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View Articletitled, Improving Techniques in Statically Equivalent Serial Chain Modeling for Center of Mass Estimation

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Topics: Center of mass , Chain , Modeling , Errors , Articulated systems , Data collection

Dynamic Model of a Weld Breaking Mechanism for Automatic Circuit Recloser Applications

Brian Korves, Philip A. Voglewede

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A072https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34371

Abstract

View Articletitled, Dynamic Model of a Weld Breaking Mechanism for Automatic Circuit Recloser Applications

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Topics: Circuits , Dynamic models , Stress , Welded joints

Determination of Variable Stiffness of a Human Elbow for Human-Robot Interaction

Michael Boyarsky, Megan Heenan, Scott Beardsley, Philip Voglewede

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A073https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34420

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View Articletitled, Determination of Variable Stiffness of a Human Elbow for Human-Robot Interaction

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Topics: Human elbow , Human-robot interaction , Stiffness , Engines , Motors , Robots , Engineers , Errors

A Novel Force Sensitive Resistor Wheatstone Bridge for Prosthesis Control

Kyle A. Schroeder, Juan De La Fuente, Thomas G. Sugar, Thierry Flaven

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A074https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34452

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View Articletitled, A Novel Force Sensitive Resistor Wheatstone Bridge for Prosthesis Control

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Topics: Bridges (Structures) , Prostheses , Resistors , Sensors , Calibration , Artificial limbs , Muscle , Robustness , Shapes , Simulation

Impact Task Model and Acoustic Recognition System With a Humanoid Robot for an Automation of Hammering Test

Kento Hayashi, Toshiki Hirogaki, Eiichi Aoyama, Yoshihisa Sugiura

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A075https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34490

Abstract

View Articletitled, Impact Task Model and Acoustic Recognition System With a Humanoid Robot for an Automation of Hammering Test

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Topics: Acoustics , Humanoid robots , Robots , Rubber , Feedback , Sound pressure , Vibration

Dynamics Based Time-Optimal Path Navigation for a Skid-Steer Robot

Suren Kumar, Venkat N. Krovi

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A076https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34501

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View Articletitled, Dynamics Based Time-Optimal Path Navigation for a Skid-Steer Robot

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Navigation , Robots , Trajectories (Physics) , Kinematics

An Individual Wheel Inverse Dynamics-Based Control Algorithm of a UGV in Stochastic Terrain Conditions

Mostafa Salama, Vladimir V. Vantsevich

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A077https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34518

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View Articletitled, An Individual Wheel Inverse Dynamics-Based Control Algorithm of a UGV in Stochastic Terrain Conditions

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Topics: Control algorithms , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Wheels , Vehicles , Electric motors , Energy efficiency , Mechanical admittance , Optimization , Stress , Torque

Dynamic Analysis of a 3-RRR Parallel Robot With Joint Clearances Using Natural Coordinates

Xuchong Zhang, Xianmin Zhang

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A078https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34609

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Analysis of a 3-<span class="underline">R</span>RR Parallel Robot With Joint Clearances Using Natural Coordinates

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Topics: Clearances (Engineering) , Computer simulation , Damping , Dynamic analysis , Energy dissipation , Friction , Modeling , Multibody systems , Robots

Coordinated Visual and Kinematic Servoing for Positioning Manipulating UAV End-Effectors

Todd W. Danko, Paul Y. Oh

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A079https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34761

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View Articletitled, Coordinated Visual and Kinematic Servoing for Positioning Manipulating UAV End-Effectors

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Topics: End effectors , Kinematics , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Degrees of freedom , Manipulators , Disasters , Maintenance , Torque , Vehicles

Kinetostatic Performance Analysis of a Redundantly Driven Parallel Kinematic Manipulator

Michael Lorenz, Burkhard Corves, Martin Riedel

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A080https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34998

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View Articletitled, Kinetostatic Performance Analysis of a Redundantly Driven Parallel Kinematic Manipulator

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Topics: Kinematics , Manipulators , Torque , Actuators , Energy efficiency , Optimization , Algorithms , Degrees of freedom , Mechanical admittance , Redundancy (Engineering)

Dynamic Modeling and Sliding Mode Control of a 2-DOF Spherical Parallel Mechanism With a Passive Branch

Bin Chen, Jingjun Yu, Guanghua Zong, Jing Kuang

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A081https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35033

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Modeling and Sliding Mode Control of a 2-DOF Spherical Parallel Mechanism With a Passive Branch

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Topics: Dynamic modeling , Parallel mechanisms , Sliding mode control , Control equipment , Tracking control , Actuators , Control algorithms , Design , Dynamic analysis , Dynamic models

On the Dynamic Response of Actuation Devices in Open and Closed-Loop Mechanisms With Nonlinear Dynamics

Jahangir Rastegar, Dake Feng

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A082https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35344

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View Articletitled, On the Dynamic Response of Actuation Devices in Open and Closed-Loop Mechanisms With Nonlinear Dynamics

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Topics: Dynamic response , Nonlinear dynamics , Actuators , Feedforward control , Linkages , Manipulators , Trajectories (Physics) , Electronics , Signal processing , Signals

Gyroscope-Free Link Parameter Measurement Using Accelerometers and Magnetometer

Vishesh Vikas, Carl D. Crane

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A083https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35360

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View Articletitled, Gyroscope-Free Link Parameter Measurement Using Accelerometers and Magnetometer

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Topics: Accelerometers , Magnetometers , Sensors , Biomimetics , Calibration , Robots , Rotation

On the Comparison of the Dynamic Performance of Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Mechanisms

Jahangir Rastegar, Dake Feng

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A084https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35531

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View Articletitled, On the Comparison of the Dynamic Performance of Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Mechanisms

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Topics: Dynamic response , Dynamic systems , Robots

Software in Mechanisms and Robots

Speciknee: An Engineering Software Tool for Design of Simple Four-Bar Prosthesis Joints for Above-Knee Amputees

Thomas J. Thompson, Erkai Watson

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A085https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34015

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View Articletitled, Speciknee: An Engineering Software Tool for Design of Simple Four-Bar Prosthesis Joints for Above-Knee Amputees

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Topics: Computer software , Design , Knee , Prostheses , Artificial limbs , Algorithms , Computational methods , Computers , Rotation

Planar Linkage Synthesis for Coupler Point Path Guidance Using Poles and Rotation Angles

Ronald A. Zimmerman, II

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A086https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34058

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View Articletitled, Planar Linkage Synthesis for Coupler Point Path Guidance Using Poles and Rotation Angles

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Topics: Linkages , Poles (Building) , Rotation , Design , Construction , Nonlinear equations

A GCP Design Approach for Infinitesimally and Multiply Separated Positions Based on the Use of Velocity and Acceleration Vector Diagrams

John A. Mirth

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A087https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34074

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View Articletitled, A GCP Design Approach for Infinitesimally and Multiply Separated Positions Based on the Use of Velocity and Acceleration Vector Diagrams

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Topics: Design , Computer programming , Linkages , Modeling , Undergraduate students

A Software Tool for Simulating Motions and Loading in Planar Tensegrity Structures

Carl A. Nelson

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A088https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34314

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View Articletitled, A Software Tool for Simulating Motions and Loading in Planar Tensegrity Structures

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Topics: Computer software , Tensegrity structures , Graphical user interfaces , Tensegrity mechanisms

Recent Experience in “Flipping” the Kinematics Classroom

Carl A. Nelson

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A089https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34319

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View Articletitled, Recent Experience in “Flipping” the Kinematics Classroom

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Topics: Kinematics , Computer software , Computers , Education , Kinematic analysis , Performance , Teaching

A Unified Kinetostatic Analysis Framework for Planar Compliant and Rigid Body Mechanisms

Omer Anil Turkkan, Hai-Jun Su

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A090https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-34736

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View Articletitled, A Unified Kinetostatic Analysis Framework for Planar Compliant and Rigid Body Mechanisms

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Computer software , Deformation , Design , Kinematics , Matlab , Rigid-body mechanisms , Simulation , Simulation results

4MDS: A Geometric Constraint Based Motion Design Software for Synthesis and Simulation of Planar Four-Bar Linkages

Anurag Purwar, Abhijit Toravi, Q. J. Ge

IDETC-CIE 2014; V05BT08A091https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2014-35235

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View Articletitled, 4MDS: A Geometric Constraint Based Motion Design Software for Synthesis and Simulation of Planar Four-Bar Linkages

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Topics: Computer software , Design , Linkages , Simulation , Dimensions , Graphical user interfaces , Algorithms , Computation , Databases , Generators