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Journal Articles

A Mechanically Intelligent Crawling Robot Driven by Shape Memory Alloy and Compliant Bistable Mechanism

Lingda Meng, Rongjie Kang, Dongming Gan, Guimin Chen, Lisha Chen, David T. Branson, Jian S. Dai
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2020, 12(6): 061005.
Paper No: JMR-19-1347
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046837
Published Online: May 12, 2020
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Topics: Actuators, Robots, Springs, Shape memory alloys, Displacement, Design
Journal Articles

A Lumped-Mass Model for Large Deformation Continuum Surfaces Actuated by Continuum Robotic Arms

Hossein Habibi, Chenghao Yang, Isuru S. Godage, Rongjie Kang, Ian D. Walker, David T. Branson, III
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011014.
Paper No: JMR-19-1021
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045037
Published Online: October 22, 2019
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Topics: Actuators, Deformation, Developing nations, Displacement, Modeling, Robotics, Springs, Errors, Gravity (Force), Shear (Mechanics)
Journal Articles

Workspace Analysis of Tendon-Driven Continuum Robots Based on Mechanical Interference Identification

Kun Cao, Rongjie Kang, David T. Branson, III, Shineng Geng, Zhibin Song, Jian S. Dai
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. June 2017, 139(6): 062303.
Paper No: MD-16-1687
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036395
Published Online: April 25, 2017
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Topics: Kinematics, Robots, Tendons, Approximation
Proceedings Papers

Performance Assessment of Digital Hydraulics in a Quadruped Robot Leg

Shuang Peng, David T. Branson, III, Emanuele Guglielmino, Thiago Boaventura, Darwin G. Caldwell
Proc. ASME. ESDA2012, Volume 3: Advanced Composite Materials and Processing; Robotics; Information Management and PLM; Design Engineering, 227-234, July 2–4, 2012
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: ESDA2012-82262
https://doi.org/10.1115/ESDA2012-82262
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Topics: Hydraulics, Robots
Journal Articles

Model Validation of an Octopus Inspired Continuum Robotic Arm for Use in Underwater Environments

Tianjiang Zheng, David T. Branson, Emanuele Guglielmino, Rongjie Kang, Gustavo A. Medrano Cerda, Matteo Cianchetti, Maurizio Follador, Isuru S. Godage, Darwin G. Caldwell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2013, 5(2): 021004.
Paper No: JMR-12-1047
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023636
Published Online: March 26, 2013
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Topics: Actuators, Cables, Dynamic models, Engineering prototypes, Gravity (Force), Kinematics, Model validation, Muscle, Robotics, Stiffness
Proceedings Papers

Dynamic Simulation Model of a Hydraulic Valve Utilizing the Ho¨rbiger Plate Principle and Piezoactuation to Achieve High Bandwidth and Flow Performance

David T. Branson, Fengcai Wang, Chris R. Bowen, Patrick S. Keogh
Proc. ASME. IMECE2008, Volume 5: Design, Analysis, Control and Diagnosis of Fluid Power Systems, 125-132, October 31–November 6, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2008-67401
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-67401
View Paper titled, Dynamic Simulation Model of a Hydraulic Valve Utilizing the Ho¨rbiger Plate Principle and Piezoactuation to Achieve High Bandwidth and Flow Performance
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics), Simulation models, Valves, Engineering simulation, Fluids, Pressure drop, Simulation, Computational fluid dynamics, Dynamic response, Machinery
Proceedings Papers

Modeling for a High-Bandwidth High-Flow Valve Design Based on Ho¨rbiger Plate Operation

David T. Branson, Fengcai Wang, D. Nigel Johnston, Derek G. Tilley, Chris R. Bowen, Patrick S. Keogh
Proc. ASME. FEDSM2008, Volume 1: Symposia, Parts A and B, 967-972, August 10–14, 2008
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: FEDSM2008-55230
https://doi.org/10.1115/FEDSM2008-55230
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Topics: Design, Flow (Dynamics), Modeling, Valves, Simulation, Engineering simulation, Construction, Dynamic response, Piezoelectric actuators, Separation (Technology)