Volume 4 Issue 2 | J. Mechanisms Robotics

Research Papers

Conceptual Design and Static Analysis of Novel Planar Spring-Loaded Cable-Loop-Driven Parallel Mechanisms

Hanwei Liu, Clément Gosselin, Thierry Laliberté

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005568

View articletitled, Conceptual Design and Static Analysis of Novel Planar Spring-Loaded Cable-Loop-Driven Parallel Mechanisms

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Topics: Cables , Springs , Parallel mechanisms , End effectors , Actuators , Kinematics

Performance Indices for Collaborative Serial Robots With Optimally Adjusted Series Clutch Actuators

Nicolas Lauzier, Clément Gosselin

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005723

Abstract

View articletitled, Performance Indices for Collaborative Serial Robots With Optimally Adjusted Series Clutch Actuators

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Topics: Actuators , Jacobian matrices , Manipulators , Robots , Safety , Optimization

A Review of Bird-Inspired Flapping Wing Miniature Air Vehicle Designs

John W. Gerdes, Satyandra K. Gupta, Stephen A. Wilkerson

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005525

Abstract

View articletitled, A Review of Bird-Inspired Flapping Wing Miniature Air Vehicle Designs

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Topics: Flight , Wings

A New 3D Mechanism for Modeling the Passive Motion of the Tibia–Fibula–Ankle Complex

Benedetta Baldisserri, Vincenzo Parenti-Castelli

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005662

Abstract

View articletitled, A New 3D Mechanism for Modeling the Passive Motion of the Tibia–Fibula–Ankle Complex

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Topics: Bone , Geometry , Kinematics , Membranes , Modeling , Simulation , Fibers , Dynamic models , Degrees of freedom

Determination and Stability Analysis of Equilibrium Configurations of Objects Suspended From Multiple Aerial Robots

Qimi Jiang, Vijay Kumar

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005588

Abstract

View articletitled, Determination and Stability Analysis of Equilibrium Configurations of Objects Suspended From Multiple Aerial Robots

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Topics: Cables , Equilibrium (Physics) , Linkages , Robots , Stability

Position Analysis and Path Planning of the S-(nS)PU-SPU and S-(nS)PU-2SPU Underactuated Wrists

Raffaele Di Gregorio

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006191

Abstract

View articletitled, Position Analysis and Path Planning of the S-(nS)PU-SPU and S-(nS)PU-2SPU Underactuated Wrists

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Topics: Algorithms , Path planning , Rotation , Topology , Rollers

Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms Using the Improved Quadrilateral Discretization Model

Hong Zhou, Avinash R. Mandala

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006194

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View articletitled, Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms Using the Improved Quadrilateral Discretization Model

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Design , Optimization , Topology

Performance-Oriented Design of Inverse Kinematics Algorithms: Extended Jacobian Approximation of the Jacobian Pseudo-Inverse

Joanna Karpińska, Krzysztof Tchoń

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006192

Abstract

View articletitled, Performance-Oriented Design of Inverse Kinematics Algorithms: Extended Jacobian Approximation of the Jacobian Pseudo-Inverse

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Topics: Algorithms , Approximation , Jacobian matrices , Kinematics , Errors , Design , Manipulators

Design and Modeling of a Large-Range Modular XYZ Compliant Parallel Manipulator Using Identical Spatial Modules

Guangbo Hao, Xianwen Kong

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006188

Abstract

View articletitled, Design and Modeling of a Large-Range Modular XYZ Compliant Parallel Manipulator Using Identical Spatial Modules

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Topics: Design , Finite element analysis , Modeling , Manipulators , Displacement

Cylindrical Single-Degree-of-Freedom Spatial Mechanisms for Cell Restraint

Gregory H. Teichert, Quentin T. Aten, Sandra H. Burnett, Larry L. Howell, Brian D. Jensen

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006189

Abstract

View articletitled, Cylindrical Single-Degree-of-Freedom Spatial Mechanisms for Cell Restraint

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Topics: Design , Kinematics , Microelectromechanical systems

Disturbance Response of Two-Link Underactuated Serial-Link Chains

Ravi Balasubramanian, Joseph T. Belter, Aaron M. Dollar

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021013. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006279

Abstract

View articletitled, Disturbance Response of Two-Link Underactuated Serial-Link Chains

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Equilibrium (Physics) , Grasping , Kinematics , Position control , Cables , Pulleys

Perfect Static Balance of Linkages by Addition of Springs But Not Auxiliary Bodies

Sangamesh R. Deepak, G. K. Ananthasuresh

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021014. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006521

Abstract

View articletitled, Perfect Static Balance of Linkages by Addition of Springs But Not Auxiliary Bodies

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Topics: Linkages , Springs , Stress , Potential energy

Design of Statically Balanced Spatial Mechanisms With Spring Suspensions

Po-Yang Lin

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021015. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006522

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View articletitled, Design of Statically Balanced Spatial Mechanisms With Spring Suspensions

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Topics: Design , Potential energy , Springs , Stiffness

Series Solution for Finite Displacement of Single-Loop Spatial Linkages

Paul Milenkovic

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021016. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006193

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View articletitled, Series Solution for Finite Displacement of Single-Loop Spatial Linkages

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Topics: Differential equations , Displacement , Kinematics , Linkages , Robots , Screws , Algorithms

Research Papers

Graphical Facial Expression Analysis and Design Method: An Approach to Determine Humanoid Skin Deformation

Yonas Tadesse, Shashank Priya

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006519

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View articletitled, Graphical Facial Expression Analysis and Design Method: An Approach to Determine Humanoid Skin Deformation

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Topics: Actuators , Deformation , Engineering prototypes , Skin , Design , Friction , Robotics , Muscle

Statics and Stiffness Model of Serial-Parallel Manipulator Formed by k Parallel Manipulators Connected in Series

Bo Hu, Jingjing Yu, Yi Lu, Chunping Sui, Jianda Han

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006190

Abstract

View articletitled, Statics and Stiffness Model of Serial-Parallel Manipulator Formed by k Parallel Manipulators Connected in Series

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Topics: Manipulators , Reactor protection systems , Statics , Stiffness , Deformation

Technical Briefs

Bobillier Formula for One Parameter Motions in the Complex Plane

Soley Ersoy, Nurten Bayrak

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 024501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006195

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View articletitled, Bobillier Formula for One Parameter Motions in the Complex Plane

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Topics: Kinematics , Mathematics , Poles (Building) , Trajectories (Physics) , Rotation , Construction , Theorems (Mathematics)

Overall Motion Planning for Kinematically Redundant Parallel Manipulators

Juan A. Carretero, Iman Ebrahimi, Roger Boudreau

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 024502. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006523

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View articletitled, Overall Motion Planning for Kinematically Redundant Parallel Manipulators

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Topics: Actuators , Manipulators , Optimization , Path planning , Redundant manipulators , Trajectories (Physics) , End effectors , Cyber-physical systems , Kinematics

Classifying the Boundaries of the Wrench-Closure Workspace of Planar Parallel Cable-Driven Mechanisms by Visual Inspection

K. Azizian, P. Cardou, B. Moore

J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 024503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006520

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View articletitled, Classifying the Boundaries of the Wrench-Closure Workspace of Planar Parallel Cable-Driven Mechanisms by Visual Inspection

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Topics: Cables , Parallel mechanisms , Robots , Optical quality control

Research Papers

Conceptual Design and Static Analysis of Novel Planar Spring-Loaded Cable-Loop-Driven Parallel Mechanisms

Performance Indices for Collaborative Serial Robots With Optimally Adjusted Series Clutch Actuators

A Review of Bird-Inspired Flapping Wing Miniature Air Vehicle Designs

A New 3D Mechanism for Modeling the Passive Motion of the Tibia–Fibula–Ankle Complex

Determination and Stability Analysis of Equilibrium Configurations of Objects Suspended From Multiple Aerial Robots

Position Analysis and Path Planning of the S-(nS)PU-SPU and S-(nS)PU-2SPU Underactuated Wrists

Topology Optimization of Compliant Mechanisms Using the Improved Quadrilateral Discretization Model

Performance-Oriented Design of Inverse Kinematics Algorithms: Extended Jacobian Approximation of the Jacobian Pseudo-Inverse

Design and Modeling of a Large-Range Modular XYZ Compliant Parallel Manipulator Using Identical Spatial Modules

Cylindrical Single-Degree-of-Freedom Spatial Mechanisms for Cell Restraint

Disturbance Response of Two-Link Underactuated Serial-Link Chains

Perfect Static Balance of Linkages by Addition of Springs But Not Auxiliary Bodies

Design of Statically Balanced Spatial Mechanisms With Spring Suspensions

Series Solution for Finite Displacement of Single-Loop Spatial Linkages

Research Papers

Graphical Facial Expression Analysis and Design Method: An Approach to Determine Humanoid Skin Deformation

Statics and Stiffness Model of Serial-Parallel Manipulator Formed by k Parallel Manipulators Connected in Series

Technical Briefs

Bobillier Formula for One Parameter Motions in the Complex Plane

Overall Motion Planning for Kinematically Redundant Parallel Manipulators

Classifying the Boundaries of the Wrench-Closure Workspace of Planar Parallel Cable-Driven Mechanisms by Visual Inspection

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