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Design, Analysis and Experimental Research of Flexible Multi-Constraint Gripper for Nest Frames

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Maoguo Li, Ning Zhang, Yan Xing, Boyi Liu, Wenyuan Su, Shiyu Li, Shengxin Sun
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des.
Paper No: MD-25-1256
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4069074
Published Online: July 2, 2025
View Articletitled, Design, Analysis and Experimental Research of Flexible Multi-Constraint Gripper for Nest Frames
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Topics: Design, Grippers, Kinematics, Optimization, Simulation
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A Center-Plate Origami Configuration for Spatial Capture and Its Kinematic Characterization Analysis

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Jingtian Wang, Bin Yang, Ranxi Li, Jiafu Liu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2026, 148(1): 013303.
Paper No: MD-25-1027
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068850
Published Online: June 27, 2025
View Articletitled, A Center-Plate Origami Configuration for Spatial Capture and Its Kinematic Characterization Analysis
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Plates (structures), Engineering prototypes, Simulation
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Type Synthesis of Overconstrained Morphing Mechanisms Based on Waterbomb Origami

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Yan Wang, Nan Jiang, Hui Yang, Shuyang Zhang, Congfa Zhang, Jintong Liu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2026, 148(1): 013301.
Paper No: MD-25-1016
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068795
Published Online: June 23, 2025
View Articletitled, Type Synthesis of Overconstrained Morphing Mechanisms Based on Waterbomb Origami
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Topics: Deformation, Design, Engineering prototypes, Kinematics, Wings, Trusses (Building), Screws
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Novel Variable Stiffness Bionic Parallel Wrist: Synthesis, Modeling, and Analysis

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Tianyu Zheng, Xiaojun Zhang, Man Wang, Manhong Li, Minglu Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2025, 147(11): 113304.
Paper No: MD-24-1749
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068444
Published Online: May 12, 2025
View Articletitled, Novel Variable Stiffness Bionic Parallel Wrist: Synthesis, Modeling, and Analysis
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Topics: Actuators, Bionics, Stiffness, Polymers, Bone, Kinematics, Trajectories (Physics), Fittings, Rotation, Displacement
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Type Synthesis and Analysis of Reconfigurable Modules for Closed-Loop Cable-Driven Mechanisms Based on Geometric Constraints

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Chengcheng Cai, Guowu Wei, Jianchang Zhao, Shuxin Wang, Jianmin Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2025, 147(11): 113301.
Paper No: MD-24-1420
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068333
Published Online: May 9, 2025
View Articletitled, Type Synthesis and Analysis of Reconfigurable Modules for Closed-Loop Cable-Driven Mechanisms Based on Geometric Constraints
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Topics: Cables, Kinematics, Tension
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Design of a Compliant Locking and Unlocking Mechanism Using a Problem Decomposition-Based Method

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Haiyang Li, Qianxu Wang, Shaojie Zhou, Huiwen Zhao, Guining Yu, Jiawen Wang, Feiyang Han, Changsheng Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2025, 147(11): 113303.
Paper No: MD-25-1002
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068335
Published Online: May 9, 2025
View Articletitled, Design of a Compliant Locking and Unlocking Mechanism Using a Problem Decomposition-Based Method
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Topics: Cylinders, Design, Kinematics, Flanges, Wedges, Dynamic modeling
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Motion Analysis and Orientation Holding Control of a 3-RRR Rigid-Flexible Coupling Mechanism for Photovoltaic Panel Assembly

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Sen Qian, Guohua Song, Bin Zi
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2025, 147(10): 103302.
Paper No: MD-24-1593
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068102
Published Online: March 20, 2025
View Articletitled, Motion Analysis and Orientation Holding Control of a 3-RRR Rigid-Flexible Coupling Mechanism for Photovoltaic Panel Assembly
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Topics: Kinematics, Manufacturing, Photovoltaic panels, Robots, Simulation, Cables, Errors, Signals, Parallel mechanisms
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Dynamic Modeling, Uncertainty Analysis, and Experimental Study of a New Cable-Driven Parallel Robot With Interval Variables

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Bin Zhou, Sipan Li, Zhiyuan Wang, Bing Chen, Bin Zi
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2025, 147(8): 083301.
Paper No: MD-24-1463
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067712
Published Online: February 25, 2025
View Articletitled, Dynamic Modeling, Uncertainty Analysis, and Experimental Study of a New Cable-Driven Parallel Robot With Interval Variables
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Topics: Cables, Dynamic modeling, Dynamic response, Errors, Polynomials, Robots, Uncertainty analysis, Kinematics, Thrust, Equilibrium (Physics)
Journal Articles

Evolution Design Methodology of the Metamorphic Mechanisms Inspired by Gene Deduction

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Yang Zhang, Peng Xu, Bing Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2025, 147(8): 083302.
Paper No: MD-24-1414
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067743
Published Online: February 25, 2025
View Articletitled, Evolution Design Methodology of the Metamorphic Mechanisms Inspired by Gene Deduction
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Topics: Biology, Chain, Design, Design methodology, Kinematics, Parallel mechanisms, Kinematic chains, Bifurcation
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Design and Evaluation of Three-Phalange Underactuated Adaptive LSDH Finger

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Mengfei Ren, Jinbao Chen, Chen Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2025, 147(7): 073303.
Paper No: MD-24-1476
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067454
Published Online: January 30, 2025
View Articletitled, Design and Evaluation of Three-Phalange Underactuated Adaptive LSDH Finger
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Topics: Design, Grasping, Linkages, Motors, Splines, Kinematics, Rotation
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A Dataset of 3M Single-DOF Planar 4-, 6-, and 8-Bar Linkage Mechanisms With Open and Closed Coupler Curves for Machine Learning-Driven Path Synthesis

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Anar Nurizada, Rohit Dhaipule, Zhijie Lyu, Anurag Purwar
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2025, 147(4): 041702.
Paper No: MD-24-1483
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067014
Published Online: November 18, 2024
View Articletitled, A Dataset of 3M Single-DOF Planar 4-, 6-, and 8-Bar Linkage Mechanisms With Open and Closed Coupler Curves for Machine Learning-Driven Path Synthesis
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Topics: Linkages, Robustness, Algorithms, Machine learning, Artificial neural networks, Machinery, Kinematics
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An Improved Envelope Method for Time-Dependent Mechanism Reliability

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Junfu Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2025, 147(5): 051706.
Paper No: MD-24-1105
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067055
Published Online: November 18, 2024
View Articletitled, An Improved Envelope Method for Time-Dependent Mechanism Reliability
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Topics: Dimensions, Errors, Failure, Probability, Reliability, Kinematics, Event history analysis
Journal Articles

Design and Optimization of a Cable-Driven Parallel Polishing Robot With Kinematic Error Modeling

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Bin Zhou, Shuainan Wu, Bin Zi, Weidong Zhu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2025, 147(1): 013304.
Paper No: MD-24-1117
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065915
Published Online: August 21, 2024
View Articletitled, Design and Optimization of a Cable-Driven Parallel Polishing Robot With Kinematic Error Modeling
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Topics: Cables, Errors, Kinematics, Robots, Modeling, Pareto optimization, Stiffness, Polishing, Design, Optimization
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Optimal Design of Assembling Robot Considering Different Limb Topologies and Layouts

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Binbin Lian, Jinhua Guo, Zhiyuan He, Yimin Song
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2025, 147(1): 013305.
Paper No: MD-24-1196
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065999
Published Online: August 21, 2024
View Articletitled, Optimal Design of Assembling Robot Considering Different Limb Topologies and Layouts
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Optimization, Robots, Stiffness, Topology, Pareto optimization, Shapes, Dimensions, Symmetry (Physics)
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Deep Learning Conceptual Design of Sit-to-Stand Parallel Motion Six-Bar Mechanisms

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Zhijie Lyu, Anurag Purwar
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2025, 147(1): 013306.
Paper No: MD-24-1019
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066036
Published Online: August 21, 2024
View Articletitled, Deep Learning Conceptual Design of Sit-to-Stand Parallel Motion Six-Bar Mechanisms
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Topics: Algorithms, Artificial neural networks, Conceptual design, Databases, Design, Kinematics, Linkages, Pipelines, Machine learning, Deep learning
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Conceptual Configuration Analysis of Tetrahedral-Octahedral Heterogeneous Unit and Topological Design of Shape Morphing Mechanism

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Weiming Guo, Hong Xiao, Hongwei Guo, Jianguo Tao, Zongquan Deng, Chuanyang Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2024, 146(10): 103302.
Paper No: MD-23-1470
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065231
Published Online: April 22, 2024
View Articletitled, Conceptual Configuration Analysis of Tetrahedral-Octahedral Heterogeneous Unit and Topological Design of Shape Morphing Mechanism
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Topics: Deformation, Design, Stiffness, Topology, Trusses (Building), Shapes, Actuators, Kinematic chains, Kinematics
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KULEX-Wrist: Design and Analysis of Linkage-Driven Exoskeleton for Wrist Assistance

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Man Bok Hong, Dukchan Yoon, Jaehyun Park, Keehoon Kim
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2024, 146(8): 083303.
Paper No: MD-23-1545
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064491
Published Online: March 5, 2024
View Articletitled, KULEX-Wrist: Design and Analysis of Linkage-Driven Exoskeleton for Wrist Assistance
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Topics: Chain, Design, Engineering prototypes, Exoskeleton devices, Kinematics, Linkages, Rotation, Stiffness, Actuators, Screws
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Structure Synthesis of 3-DOF Translational Parallel Mechanisms With Configurable Platform of Translation

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Jingyao Zhang, Jiantao Yao, Hongyu Zhang, Jiawei Guo, Shuai Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2024, 146(9): 093301.
Paper No: MD-23-1626
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064631
Published Online: March 5, 2024
View Articletitled, Structure Synthesis of 3-DOF Translational Parallel Mechanisms With Configurable Platform of Translation
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Topics: Kinematics, Manufacturing, Parallel mechanisms, Triply periodic minimal surfaces, Rotation, Screws, Linkages, Displacement
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A Kinematics-Based Optimization Design for the Leg Mechanism of a Novel Earth Rover

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Yifan Wu, Sheng Guo, Lianzheng Niu, Xinhua Yang, Fuqun Zhao, Yufan He
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2024, 146(9): 093302.
Paper No: MD-23-1505
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064566
Published Online: March 5, 2024
View Articletitled, A Kinematics-Based Optimization Design for the Leg Mechanism of a Novel Earth Rover
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Topics: Design, Jacobian matrices, Kinematics, Optimization, Simulation, Engineering prototypes, Parallel mechanisms
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A Literature Review on Stewart–Gough Platform Calibrations

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Sourabh Karmakar, Cameron J. Turner
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Review Articles
J. Mech. Des. August 2024, 146(8): 083302.
Paper No: MD-22-1617
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064487
Published Online: February 1, 2024
View Articletitled, A Literature Review on Stewart–Gough Platform Calibrations
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Topics: Calibration, Errors, Kinematics, Robots, Actuators