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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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Mean Squared Error May Lead You Astray When Optimizing Your Inverse Design Methods

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Milad Habibi, Shai Bernard, Jun Wang, Mark Fuge
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2025, 147(2): 021701.
Paper No: MD-23-1702
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066102
Published Online: August 28, 2024
View Articletitled, Mean Squared Error May Lead You Astray When Optimizing Your Inverse Design Methods
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Topics: Design, Heat conduction, Optimization, Topology optimization, Cantilever beams, Errors, Trajectories (Physics)
Includes: Supplementary data
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A Right-Hand Side Function Surrogate Model-Based Method for the Black-Box Dynamic Optimization Problem

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Qi Zhang, Yizhong Wu, Ping Qiao, Li Lu, Zhehao Xia
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2023, 145(9): 091701.
Paper No: MD-22-1737
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062641
Published Online: June 15, 2023
View Articletitled, A Right-Hand Side Function Surrogate Model-Based Method for the Black-Box Dynamic Optimization Problem
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Trajectories (Physics), Horizontal axis wind turbines, Dynamic systems, Errors, Simulation, Robots
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A Fourier Approach to Kinematic Acquisition of Geometric Constraints of Planar Motion for Practical Mechanism Design

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Xiangyun Li, Hao Lv, Ping Zhao, Qi Lu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2022, 144(12): 123302.
Paper No: MD-22-1192
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055378
Published Online: September 20, 2022
View Articletitled, A Fourier Approach to Kinematic Acquisition of Geometric Constraints of Planar Motion for Practical Mechanism Design
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Linkages, Trajectories (Physics)
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Design of Unmanned Cable Shovel Based on Multiobjective Co-Design Optimization of Structural and Control Parameters

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Tianci Zhang, Tao Fu, Xueguan Song
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2022, 144(9): 091708.
Paper No: MD-22-1037
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054808
Published Online: June 29, 2022
View Articletitled, Design of Unmanned Cable Shovel Based on Multiobjective Co-Design Optimization of Structural and Control Parameters
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Topics: Cables, Design, Optimization, Trajectories (Physics)
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Design and Analysis of a Three-Fingered Deployable Metamorphic Robotic Grasper

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Changqing Gao, Hailin Huang, Yao Li, Bing Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2022, 144(8): 083302.
Paper No: MD-21-1202
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054115
Published Online: April 8, 2022
View Articletitled, Design and Analysis of a Three-Fingered Deployable Metamorphic Robotic Grasper
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Topics: Design, Grasping, Robotics, Kinematic analysis, Trajectories (Physics)
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Dynamic Trajectory Planning for a Three Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Driven Parallel Robot Using Quintic B-Splines

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Sen Qian, Kunlong Bao, Bin Zi, W. D. Zhu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2020, 142(7): 073301.
Paper No: MD-19-1512
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045723
Published Online: February 14, 2020
View Articletitled, Dynamic Trajectory Planning for a Three Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Driven Parallel Robot Using Quintic B-Splines
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Topics: B-splines, Cables, Degrees of freedom, End effectors, Robots, Trajectories (Physics), Kinematics, Tension
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Modeling and Dynamic Characteristics of Planetary Gear Transmission in Non-inertial System of Aerospace Environment

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Jing Wei, Aiqiang Zhang, Lei Shi, Datong Qin, Teik C. Lim
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2020, 142(3): 031103.
Paper No: MD-19-1363
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045354
Published Online: November 12, 2019
View Articletitled, Modeling and Dynamic Characteristics of Planetary Gear Transmission in Non-inertial System of Aerospace Environment
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Topics: Aerospace industry, Bearings, Gears, Planetary gears, Excitation, Stress, Sun gears, Gravity (Force), Modeling, Vibration
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Synthesis of a Spatial RRSS Mechanism for Path Generation Using the Numerical Atlas Method

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Wenrui Liu, Jianwei Sun, Jinkui Chu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2020, 142(1): 012303.
Paper No: MD-19-1212
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044110
Published Online: October 3, 2019
View Articletitled, Synthesis of a Spatial RRSS Mechanism for Path Generation Using the Numerical Atlas Method
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Topics: Databases, Design, Rotation, Trajectories (Physics), Wavelets
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Simultaneous Shape and Topology Optimization of Planar Linkage Mechanisms Based on the Spring-Connected Rigid Block Model

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Jeonghan Yu, Sang Min Han, Yoon Young Kim
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2020, 142(1): 011401.
Paper No: MD-19-1077
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044327
Published Online: September 30, 2019
View Articletitled, Simultaneous Shape and Topology Optimization of Planar Linkage Mechanisms Based on the Spring-Connected Rigid Block Model
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Topics: Linkages, Optimization, Shapes, Springs, Topology, Design, End effectors, Trajectories (Physics)
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Pneumatic Soft Arm Based on Spiral Balloon Weaving and Shape Memory Polymer Backbone

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Jianbin Liu, Junbo Wei, Guokai Zhang, Shuxin Wang, Siyang Zuo
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. August 2019, 141(8): 082302.
Paper No: MD-18-1496
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042618
Published Online: April 16, 2019
View Articletitled, Pneumatic Soft Arm Based on Spiral Balloon Weaving and Shape Memory Polymer Backbone
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Topics: Deflection, Design, Pressure, Shape memory polymers, Shapes, Silicone rubber, Stiffness, Temperature, Trajectories (Physics), Cooling
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Passive Prosthetic Foot Shape and Size Optimization Using Lower Leg Trajectory Error

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Kathryn M. Olesnavage, Victor Prost, William Brett Johnson, Amos G. Winter, V
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. October 2018, 140(10): 102302.
Paper No: MD-17-1741
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040779
Published Online: July 31, 2018
View Articletitled, Passive Prosthetic Foot Shape and Size Optimization Using Lower Leg Trajectory Error
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Topics: Artificial limbs, Design, Errors, Finite element analysis, Knee, Optimization, Shapes, Stress, Trajectories (Physics), Physiology
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Design of Three New Cam-Based Constant-Force Mechanisms

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Javier López-Martínez, Daniel García-Vallejo, Francisco Manuel Arrabal-Campos, Jose Manuel Garcia-Manrique
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. August 2018, 140(8): 082302.
Paper No: MD-18-1052
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040174
Published Online: May 28, 2018
View Articletitled, Design of Three New Cam-Based Constant-Force Mechanisms
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Topics: Design, Rollers, Rolling friction, Springs, Trajectories (Physics), Friction, Stiffness
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Trajectory Optimization Using Analytical Target Cascading

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Xiang Li, Xiaonpeng Wang, Houjun Zhang, Yuheng Guo
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. December 2017, 139(12): 124501.
Paper No: MD-16-1802
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037714
Published Online: October 3, 2017
View Articletitled, Trajectory Optimization Using Analytical Target Cascading
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Topics: Nonlinear programming, Optimization, Trajectories (Physics), Design
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Learning an Optimization Algorithm Through Human Design Iterations

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Thurston Sexton, Max Yi Ren
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. October 2017, 139(10): 101404.
Paper No: MD-16-1804
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037344
Published Online: August 30, 2017
View Articletitled, Learning an Optimization Algorithm Through Human Design Iterations
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Topics: Algorithms, Design, Optimization, Optimization algorithms, Simulation, Trajectories (Physics)
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Performing Nonsingular Transitions Between Assembly Modes in Analytic Parallel Manipulators by Enclosing Quadruple Solutions

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Adrián Peidró, José María Marín, Arturo Gil, Óscar Reinoso
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. December 2015, 137(12): 122302.
Paper No: MD-15-1070
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031653
Published Online: October 15, 2015
View Articletitled, Performing Nonsingular Transitions Between Assembly Modes in Analytic Parallel Manipulators by Enclosing Quadruple Solutions
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Topics: Kinematics, Robots, Trajectories (Physics), Manufacturing
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Dynamics and Trajectory Planning for Reconfigurable Space Multibody Robots

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Quan Hu, Jingrui Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. September 2015, 137(9): 092304.
Paper No: MD-14-1588
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031055
Published Online: July 30, 2015
View Articletitled, Dynamics and Trajectory Planning for Reconfigurable Space Multibody Robots
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Topics: Algorithms, Control equipment, Dynamics (Mechanics), Equations of motion, Manipulators, Robots, Trajectories (Physics), Design, Kinematics, Inertia (Mechanics)
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Embedding Desired Eigenstates into Active and Passive Dynamics of a Linear, Underactuated Feedback System

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Frank Saunders, Jason Rife
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. July 2014, 136(7): 071005.
Paper No: MD-13-1009
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025295
Published Online: April 28, 2014
View Articletitled, Embedding Desired Eigenstates into Active and Passive Dynamics of a Linear, Underactuated Feedback System
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Topics: Algorithms, Design, Dynamics (Mechanics), Eigenvalues, Feedback, Actuators, Trajectories (Physics)
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Extensible-Link Kinematic Model for Characterizing and Optimizing Compliant Mechanism Motion

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Justin Beroz, Shorya Awtar, A. John Hart
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. March 2014, 136(3): 031008.
Paper No: MD-13-1115
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4026269
Published Online: January 10, 2014
View Articletitled, Extensible-Link Kinematic Model for Characterizing and Optimizing Compliant Mechanism Motion
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Deformation, Design, Errors, Kinematics, Topology, Trajectories (Physics), Stress, Shapes
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Assessing Position Error Due to Clearances and Deformations of Links in Parallel Manipulators

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Jokin Aginaga, Oscar Altuzarra, Erik Macho, Xabier Iriarte
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. April 2013, 135(4): 041006.
Paper No: MD-12-1187
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023633
Published Online: March 26, 2013
View Articletitled, Assessing Position Error Due to Clearances and Deformations of Links in Parallel Manipulators
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Topics: Clearances (Engineering), Deformation, Errors, Manipulators, Stress, Trajectories (Physics), End effectors