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Volume 6, Issue 4

November 2014

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ISSN 1942-4302

EISSN 1942-4310

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Kinematic, Stiffness, and Dynamic Analyses of a Compliant Tensegrity Mechanism

Bahman Nouri Rahmat Abadi, S. M. Mehdi Shekarforoush, Mojtaba Mahzoon, Mehrdad Farid

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027699

Abstract

View articletitled, Kinematic, Stiffness, and Dynamic Analyses of a Compliant Tensegrity Mechanism

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Topics: Kinematics , Pistons , Springs , Stiffness , Tendons , Tensegrity mechanisms , Dynamic analysis , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Equations of motion , Cables

Independent Suspension of Invariable Alignment Parameters by Using Flexible Links With Anisotropic Elasticity

Jing-Shan Zhao, Jian-Yi Wang, Fulei Chu, Jian S. Dai

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027232

Abstract

View articletitled, Independent Suspension of Invariable Alignment Parameters by Using Flexible Links With Anisotropic Elasticity

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Topics: Anisotropy , Elasticity , Kinematic chains , Screws

Kinematic Analysis of Spatial Mechanical Systems Using a New Systematic Formulation Method for Lower and Higher Kinematic Pairs

M. Kemal Ozgoren

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027233

Abstract

View articletitled, Kinematic Analysis of Spatial Mechanical Systems Using a New Systematic Formulation Method for Lower and Higher Kinematic Pairs

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Topics: Kinematics

Analysis and Optimization of One-Degree of Freedom Robotic Legs

Lionel Birglen, Carlos Ruella

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027234

Abstract

View articletitled, Analysis and Optimization of One-Degree of Freedom Robotic Legs

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Topics: Optimization , Robotics , Robots , Simulation , Trajectories (Physics) , Engineering prototypes

Kinematic Synthesis of Structures for Metamorphic Serial Manipulators

Charalampos Valsamos, Vassilis Moulianitis, Nikos Aspragathos

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027741

Abstract

View articletitled, Kinematic Synthesis of Structures for Metamorphic Serial Manipulators

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Topics: Kinematics , Manipulators , Molten salt reactors

Mechanics Modeling of Multisegment Rod-Driven Continuum Robots

William S. Rone, Pinhas Ben-Tzvi

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027235

Abstract

View articletitled, Mechanics Modeling of Multisegment Rod-Driven Continuum Robots

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Topics: Disks , Robots , Rods , Equilibrium (Physics) , Modeling , Friction , Dynamic response , Finite element analysis

Two Natural Dexterity Indices for Parallel Manipulators: Angularity and Axiality

J. Jesús Cervantes-Sánchez, J. M. Rico-Martínez, V. H. Pérez-Muñoz

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027236

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View articletitled, Two Natural Dexterity Indices for Parallel Manipulators: Angularity and Axiality

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Topics: Generators , Kinematics , Manipulators , Rotation , Computation

A Novel Five-Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Manipulator and Its Kinematic Optimization

Yimin Song, Binbin Lian, Tao Sun, Gang Dong, Yang Qi, Hao Gao

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027742

Abstract

View articletitled, A Novel Five-Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Manipulator and Its Kinematic Optimization

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Topics: Design , Kinematics , Manipulators , Optimization , Screws , Topology , Flow (Dynamics) , Kinematic analysis

Design of Nonlinear Rotational Stiffness Using a Noncircular Pulley-Spring Mechanism

Bongsu Kim, Ashish D. Deshpande

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027513

Abstract

View articletitled, Design of Nonlinear Rotational Stiffness Using a Noncircular Pulley-Spring Mechanism

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Topics: Design , Pulleys , Springs , Torque , Gravity (Force) , Shapes , Stiffness

Coupled and Self-Adaptive Under-Actuated Finger With a Novel S-Coupled and Secondly Self-Adaptive Mechanism

Guoxuan Li, Chi Zhang, Wenzeng Zhang, Zhenguo Sun, Qiang Chen

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027704

Abstract

View articletitled, Coupled and Self-Adaptive Under-Actuated Finger With a Novel S-Coupled and Secondly Self-Adaptive Mechanism

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Topics: Grasping

A Pilot Study of a Continuum Shoulder Exoskeleton for Anatomy Adaptive Assistances

Kai Xu, Jiangran Zhao, Dong Qiu, You Wang

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027760

Abstract

View articletitled, A Pilot Study of a Continuum Shoulder Exoskeleton for Anatomy Adaptive Assistances

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Topics: Bracing (Construction) , Design , Exoskeleton devices , Shapes , Kinematics , Motion compensation , Anatomy

Profile Synthesis of Planar Rotational–Translational Variable Joints

Brian J. Slaboch, Philip A. Voglewede

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027700

Abstract

View articletitled, Profile Synthesis of Planar Rotational–Translational Variable Joints

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Topics: Design , Rotation , Kinematics

A New Class of Adaptive Parallel Robots

Gianmarc Coppola, Dan Zhang, Kefu Liu

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027875

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View articletitled, A New Class of Adaptive Parallel Robots

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Topics: Kinematics , Manipulators , Stiffness , Actuators , Screws , Manifolds

Design and Modeling of an Active Five-Axis Compliant Micromanipulator

G. R. Jayanth, C. H. Menq

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4027947

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View articletitled, Design and Modeling of an Active Five-Axis Compliant Micromanipulator

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Topics: Design , Modeling , Manipulators

Topology Configuration of Actuator Failure Mode of a Novel Quadruped Robot

Jing Wang, Feng Gao, Yong Zhang

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028151

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View articletitled, Topology Configuration of Actuator Failure Mode of a Novel Quadruped Robot

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Topics: Actuators , End effectors , Failure , Robots

Type Synthesis of Single-Loop Overconstrained 6R Spatial Mechanisms for Circular Translation

Xianwen Kong

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028130

Abstract

View articletitled, Type Synthesis of Single-Loop Overconstrained 6R Spatial Mechanisms for Circular Translation

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Topics: Construction , Parallel mechanisms

Kinematics and Interfacing of ModRED: A Self-Healing Capable, 4DOF Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robot

S. G. M. Hossain, Carl A. Nelson, Khoa D. Chu, Prithviraj Dasgupta

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2014, 6(4): 041017. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028132

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View articletitled, Kinematics and Interfacing of ModRED: A Self-Healing Capable, 4DOF Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robot

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Topics: Design , Molten salt reactors , Robots , Kinematics

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Research Papers

Kinematic, Stiffness, and Dynamic Analyses of a Compliant Tensegrity Mechanism

Independent Suspension of Invariable Alignment Parameters by Using Flexible Links With Anisotropic Elasticity

Kinematic Analysis of Spatial Mechanical Systems Using a New Systematic Formulation Method for Lower and Higher Kinematic Pairs

Analysis and Optimization of One-Degree of Freedom Robotic Legs

Kinematic Synthesis of Structures for Metamorphic Serial Manipulators

Mechanics Modeling of Multisegment Rod-Driven Continuum Robots

Two Natural Dexterity Indices for Parallel Manipulators: Angularity and Axiality

A Novel Five-Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Manipulator and Its Kinematic Optimization

Design of Nonlinear Rotational Stiffness Using a Noncircular Pulley-Spring Mechanism

Coupled and Self-Adaptive Under-Actuated Finger With a Novel S-Coupled and Secondly Self-Adaptive Mechanism

A Pilot Study of a Continuum Shoulder Exoskeleton for Anatomy Adaptive Assistances

Profile Synthesis of Planar Rotational–Translational Variable Joints

A New Class of Adaptive Parallel Robots

Design and Modeling of an Active Five-Axis Compliant Micromanipulator

Topology Configuration of Actuator Failure Mode of a Novel Quadruped Robot

Type Synthesis of Single-Loop Overconstrained 6R Spatial Mechanisms for Circular Translation

Kinematics and Interfacing of ModRED: A Self-Healing Capable, 4DOF Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robot

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