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Topics: Design , Displacement , Microassembling , Grippers , Optimization , Bridges (Structures) , Brittleness , Clamps (Tools) , Construction , Damage

Local Redesign for Additive Manufacturability of Compliant Mechanisms Using Topology Optimization

Stijn Koppen, Emma Hoes, Matthijs Langelaar, Mary I. Frecker

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A002doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-67642

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Optimization , Topology , Design , Additive manufacturing , Manufacturing , Bending (Stress) , Stress , Errors , Failure

Design of a Triple Crossed Flexure Pivot With Minimized Parasitic Shift

E. Thalmann, S. Henein

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-67948

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Design

Conceptual Design of a Compliant Hip Orthosis for Trendelenburg Gait

P. Vugts, J. Rommers, Bram T. Sterke, J. L. Herder

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-68104

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Topics: Conceptual design , Orthotics , Engineering prototypes , Knee , Muscle , Shear (Mechanics) , Stiffness , Theoretical analysis

Design and Analysis of Flexible Continuum Robot Based on Origami and Mortise-Tenon Structure (FCRBOM)

Yue Yu, Lifang Qiu, Decheng Wang, Jing Zou

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-68169

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Topics: Design , Robots

Modelling the Axis Drift of Short Wire Flexures and Increasing Their Support Stiffness Using Polymers

Boris Daan, Jelle Rommers, Just L. Herder

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-68255

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Topics: Modeling , Polymers , Stiffness , Wire

Design and Analysis of a Contact-Aided Variable Stiffness Flexure Hinge (CVSFH)

Shenyuan Dai, Lifang Qiu, Qichao Chen, Yanlin Li

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-68366

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Compliant mechanisms , Design , Hinges , Stiffness

Variable Stiffness Design and Analysis of Flexure Hinge Based on ID-LEJ

Yanlin Li, Lifang Qiu, Kang Zhou, Chongxiang Li

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-68415

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Design , Finite element analysis , Hinges , Stiffness

A Compliant Micromechanism for Biaxially Stretching Biological Cells

Neeraj Singh Fartyal, Himanshu Marwah, Sreenath Balakrishnan

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-68421

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Topics: Biological cells , Micromechanical devices , Design , Biological tissues , Additive manufacturing , Blood vessels , Cancer , Compliant mechanisms , Deformation , Dimensions

Effect of Matching Buckling Loads on Post-Buckling Behavior in Compliant Mechanisms

A. Numić, T. W. A. Blad, F. van Keulen

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-68439

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Topics: Buckling , Compliant mechanisms , Stress , Deflection , Architecture , Finite element analysis , Stiffness

Nonlinear Analysis of a Class of Inversion-Based Compliant Cross-Spring Pivots

Shiyao Li, Guangbo Hao, Yingyue Chen, Jiaxiang Zhu, Giovanni Berselli

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-69028

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Topics: Springs , Stress

A Mirror-Symmetrical XY Compliant Parallel Manipulator With Improved Performances Without Increasing the Footprint

Jiaxiang Zhu, Guangbo Hao, Shiyao Li, Shuwen Yu, Xianwen Kong

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-69032

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Topics: Manipulators , Mirrors , Stiffness , Symmetry (Physics) , Design , Finite element analysis , Rotation , Actuators , Compliant mechanisms , Performance characterization

A Flexure-Based Displacement Reducer Capable of Achieving Very Large Reduction Ratio

Houqi Wu, Guimin Chen

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-69340

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Displacement , Bridges (Structures) , Resolution (Optics) , Actuators , Flexure mechanisms , Finite element model , Magnetostrictive devices , Piezoelectric actuators

Design and Actuation of a Skeleton for a Robotic Fish

Dina Joy K. Abulon, Jiaji Li, J. Michael McCarthy

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-69688

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Topics: Design , Robotics , Trusses (Building) , Actuators , Degrees of freedom , Kinematics , Manufacturing , Pressure , Testing

Design of a Monolithic Constant-Force Compliant Mechanism for Extended Range of Motion and Minimal Force Variation

Ching-Wei Lo, Yuan Chang, Mien-Li Wang, Cian-Ru Lin, Jyh-Jone Lee

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-69726

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Design , Finite element analysis , Genetic algorithms , Topology

Programmable Stiffness and Applications of 3D Printed TPU Grid Lattices

Yifan Yuan, Cynthia Sung

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-69826

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Topics: Additive manufacturing , Stiffness , Elastic moduli , Density , Wall thickness , Compression , Geometry , Grippers , Manufacturing , Mechanical properties

A Family of Novel Compliant Linear-Motion Mechanisms Based on Compliant Rolling-Contact Element Pivot

Tonglong Huo, Jingjun Yu, Hongzhe Zhao, Xian Wei

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-69887

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Topics: Load bearing capacity , Rolling contact , Stress , Design , Machinery , Bearings , Blocks (Building materials) , Design engineering , Engineering simulation , Kinematics

Constant Force Compliant Mechanisms Without Preloading

Premkumar Pujali, Hong Zhou

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-69958

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Splines

A Novel Micro-Positioning Stage With Large-Stroke and Adjustable Stiffness

Zhijun Yang, Bingyu Cai, Ruiqi Li, Hao Peng, Youdun Bai

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-70068

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Hinges , Stiffness

A Reconfigurable Variable-Stiffness Parallel Beam for Compliant Robotic Mechanisms Towards Safe Human Interaction

Jiaming Fu, Dongming Gan

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-70226

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Topics: Modeling , Robotics , Stiffness

Methods for Shape Fitting in Morphing Compliant Mechanisms

Alden Yellowhorse, Jelle Rommers, Ali Amoozandeh, Just L. Herder

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-70686

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Fittings , Shapes , Geometry , Design , Dimensions , Finite element analysis , Stress , Algebra , Approximation

The Mixed-Body Model: A Method for Predicting Large Deflections in Stepped Cantilever Beams

Brandon S. Sargent, Collin R. Ynchausti, Todd G. Nelson, Larry L. Howell

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-71332

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Topics: Cantilever beams , Deflection

Mechanical Characterization of Metal Additively Manufactured Contact Aided Cellular Compliant Mechanisms

Jivtesh B. Khurana, Mary Frecker

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-71756

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Topics: Absorption , Additive manufacturing , Compliant mechanisms , Lasers , Metals

Mechanisms Synthesis and Analysis

Gravity Balancing Reliability and Sensitivity Analysis of Robotic Manipulators With Uncertainties

Vu Linh Nguyen, Chin-Hsing Kuo, Po Ting Lin

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-66762

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Topics: Gravity (Force) , Manipulators , Reliability , Sensitivity analysis , Uncertainty , Robots , Simulation , Springs , Design , Dimensions

An Application of Graph Theory for the Detection of Degenerate Structures in Planetary Gear Trains

Essam L. Esmail, Anahed H. Juber

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-67479

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Topics: Mechanical admittance , Planetary gears , Trains

Conceptual Configuration Synthesis of Line-Foldable Deployable Space Truss Structures Utilizing Graph Theory and Entropy

Shoufei Wang, Yong Zhao

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-68528

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Topics: Entropy , Trusses (Building)

Potential Energy as Design Criterion in Planar Multistable Mechanisms

Edward J. Dold, Philip A. Voglewede

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-68550

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Topics: Design , Potential energy , Optimization , Parametrization , Topology , Compliant mechanisms , Design methodology , Equations of motion , Kinematic analysis , Springs

A Pareto Front Mechanism Optimization for Controlling an Aircraft Using a Bio-Inspired Rotating Empennage

David H. Myszka, James J. Joo, Andrew P. Murray

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-69202

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Topics: Aircraft , Biomimetics , Optimization , Actuators , Rotation , Degrees of freedom , Design , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Flight , Inertia (Mechanics)

Synthesis of Defect-Free Peaucellier Mechanism and Potential Implications for Energy Harvesting

Ali Almandeel, Abdulaziz Aladwani, Hessein Ali

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-69279

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Design , Electricity (Physics) , Excitation , Harmonic motion , Cantilever beams , Errors , Machinery , Piezoelectric ceramics , Robotics

Analysis and Synthesis of Conical Coil Springs

Harshkumar Patel, Hong Zhou

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-69971

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Topics: Springs

Kinematic Design of Deployable Structures With Low Actuation Requirements Based on Pop-Up Folding

Eduardo E. Montano, Edwin A. Peraza Hernandez

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-70026

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Topics: Design , Kinematics , Algorithms , Degrees of freedom , Shapes , Aerospace industry , Microelectromechanical systems , Modeling , Topology

On the Structural Constraint and Motion of 3-PRS Parallel Kinematic Machines

Hassen Nigatu, Yun Ho Choi, Doik Kim

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-70160

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Topics: Kinematics , Machinery , Manipulators , Computer simulation , Constraint equations , Dimensions , Equations of motion , Jacobian matrices

Design and Kinematic Analysis of a Novel 2-DoF Closed-Loop Mechanism for the Actuation of Machining Robots

Angelica Ginnante, François Leborne, Stéphane Caro, Enrico Simetti, Giuseppe Casalino

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-70378

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Topics: Design , Kinematic analysis , Machining , Robots , Stiffness , Kinematics , Manipulators , Degrees of freedom , Hard materials , Milling

A Comprehensive Numerical Study on the Number of Identifiable Kinematic Parameters of Parallel Mechanisms

Lingyu Kong, Genliang Chen, Guanyu Huang, Sumian Song, Anhuan Xie, Dan Zhang

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-70723

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Topics: Kinematics , Parallel mechanisms , Errors , Calibration , Manipulators , Modeling , Topology

The Redesign of a Recumbent Tricycle Using a Crank Rocker Mechanism to Increase Power Throughput in FES Cycling

Anthony L. Bazler, David H. Myszka, Andrew P. Murray

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-71314

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Topics: Bicycles , Cardiovascular system , Design , Dimensions , Electric current , Linkages , Muscle

Type Synthesis of Long Symmetric Planar Shape-Morphing Mechanism Arrays

Craig Lusk

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-71616

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Topics: Design , Shapes

Informed Latent Space Exploration for Image-Based Path Synthesis of Linkages

Shrinath Deshpande, Zhijie Lyu, Anurag Purwar

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-71629

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Topics: Linkages , Machine learning , Kinematics , Artificial neural networks , Design , Errors , Machine design , Optimization , Pipelines , Statistical distributions

Design of a Planar Cable-Driven Parallel Crane Without Parasitic Tilt

Lionel Etienne, Philippe Cardou, Marceau Métillon, Stéphane Caro

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-71778

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Topics: Cables , Cranes , Design , Robots , Actuators , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engines , Inertia (Mechanics) , Modeling , Motors

Medical and Rehabilitation Robotics

Multi-Keel Passive Prosthetic Foot Design Optimization Using the Lower Leg Trajectory Error Framework

Victor Prost, Heidi V. Peterson, Amos G. Winter, V

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-67673

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Design , Errors , Keel , Optimization , Trajectories (Physics) , Durability , Prostheses , Engineering prototypes , Mechanical admittance

Fourier Analysis Guided Cable Actuator Design for Coordinated Walking Assistance

Chong Liu, Rand Hidayah, Sunil Agrawal

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-67808

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Topics: Actuators , Cables , Design , Fourier analysis , Exoskeleton devices , Motors , Degrees of freedom , Engineering prototypes , Curve fitting , Feedback

Kinematic Synthesis of Gait Correction for a Rehabilitation Machine

Zvonimir Pusnik, Carl A. Nelson, Judith M. Burnfield, Thad W. Buster

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-68538

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Topics: Kinematics , Machinery

Autonomous Robotic Subcutaneous Injection Under Near-Infrared Image Guidance

Dingliang Huang, Bin Hu, Yinna Chen, Yu Chen, Liangchen Sui, Zhaoyang Wang, Yijun Jiang, Zhongyuan Ren, Yuxuan Wang, Xu Cao, Peng Qi

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-69087

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Topics: Biomedicine , Robotics , Servomechanisms

Myoelectric Control of Robotic Leg Prostheses and Exoskeletons: A Review

Ali Nasr, Brokoslaw Laschowski, John McPhee

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-69203

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Topics: Exoskeleton devices , Prostheses , Robotics , Electromyography , Actuators , Algorithms , Control equipment , Control systems , Signals , Adaptive control

Application of a Customized Optical Force Sensor to a Cable-Driven Leg Exoskeleton

Jiaxu Huang, Rand Hidayah, Sunil Agrawal, Jorge A. Diez, Nicolas García-Aracil

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-69353

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Topics: Cables , Exoskeleton devices , Force sensors , Sensors , Calibration , Control equipment , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Errors , Manufacturing , Robotics

Gait Prediction and Mechanism Design for 1-DOF Lower Limb Rehabilitation Devices Based on Machine Learning

Wanbing Song, Yating Zhang, Zhaojie Ge, Ping Zhao

IDETC-CIE 2021; V08AT08A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-70009

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Topics: Design , Machine learning , Patient rehabilitation , Rehabilitation devices , Trajectories (Physics) , Algorithms , Machinery , Shapes , Support vector machines , Trains