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Novel soft gripper with adjustable performance based on blade flexures

Accepted Manuscript
Mauricio Arredondo-Soto, Enrique Cuan-Urquizo, Alfonso Gómez-Espinosa, Armando Roman-Flores, Rafiq Ahmad
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des.
Paper No: MD-24-1053
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066548
Published Online: September 13, 2024
View Article titled, Novel soft gripper with adjustable performance based on blade flexures
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Topics: Blades, Design, Grippers, Robots, Displacement, Machine components, Overlays (Materials engineering), Rigid-body mechanisms, Shapes, Stiffness
Journal Articles

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

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 Article titled, 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
Journal Articles

Optimal Design of Assembling Robot Considering Different Limb Topologies and Layouts

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 Article titled, 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)
Journal Articles

Development and Validation of Robotic Ankle Exoskeleton With Parallel Nonlinear Elastic Actuator

Bing Chen, Chenpu Shi, Bin Zi, Ling Qin, Qingsong Xu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2024, 146(11): 113304.
Paper No: MD-23-1760
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065561
Published Online: June 3, 2024
View Article titled, Development and Validation of Robotic Ankle Exoskeleton With Parallel Nonlinear Elastic Actuator
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Exoskeleton devices, Robotics, Springs, Torque, Weight (Mass), Engines, Motors, Control equipment
Journal Articles

Topology Design of Compliant Mechanism Design With Multiple Component Modeling Connected by Various Joints

Jun Hwan Kim, Gil Ho Yoon
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2024, 146(11): 111702.
Paper No: MD-23-1854
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065459
Published Online: May 21, 2024
View Article titled, Topology Design of Compliant Mechanism Design With Multiple Component Modeling Connected by Various Joints
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Displacement, Hinges, Optimization, Stiffness, Topology optimization, Shapes
Journal Articles

Conceptual Configuration Analysis of Tetrahedral-Octahedral Heterogeneous Unit and Topological Design of Shape Morphing Mechanism

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 Article titled, 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
Journal Articles

KULEX-Wrist: Design and Analysis of Linkage-Driven Exoskeleton for Wrist Assistance

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 Article titled, 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
Journal Articles

Design and Analysis of Leaf Beam Single-Translation Constraint Compliant Modules and the Resulting Spherical Joints

Guangbo Hao, Xiuyun He, Jiaxiang Zhu, Haiyang Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2024, 146(8): 083301.
Paper No: MD-23-1745
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064415
Published Online: February 1, 2024
View Article titled, Design and Analysis of Leaf Beam Single-Translation Constraint Compliant Modules and the Resulting Spherical Joints
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Topics: Design, Rotation, Shapes, Wire, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Nonlinear Evaluation of a Large-Stroke Coiled L-Shape Compliant Guiding Mechanism With Constant Stiffness

Mingxiang Ling, Linfeng Zhao, Shilei Wu, Liguo Chen, Lining Sun
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2024, 146(6): 063301.
Paper No: MD-23-1288
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064074
Published Online: December 12, 2023
View Article titled, Nonlinear Evaluation of a Large-Stroke Coiled L-Shape Compliant Guiding Mechanism With Constant Stiffness
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Shapes, Stiffness, Errors, Compliant mechanisms, Resonance, Deformation
Journal Articles

Modeling Stiffness and Stress in Serpentine Flexures for Use in a Compliant Bone Plate

Connor Huxman, Jared Butler
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2024, 146(4): 043303.
Paper No: MD-23-1555
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063967
Published Online: December 6, 2023
View Article titled, Modeling Stiffness and Stress in Serpentine Flexures for Use in a Compliant Bone Plate
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Deflection, Stress, Stiffness, Bone, Design
Journal Articles

Three-Dimensional Material Mask Overlay Topology Optimization Approach With Truncated Octahedron Elements

Nikhil Singh, Prabhat Kumar, Anupam Saxena
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2024, 146(1): 011701.
Paper No: MD-23-1285
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063361
Published Online: October 6, 2023
View Article titled, Three-Dimensional Material Mask Overlay Topology Optimization Approach With Truncated Octahedron Elements
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Topics: Density, Design, Optimization, Overlays (Materials engineering), Stiffness, Topology optimization, Cantilever beams, Displacement, Compliant mechanisms, Shapes
Journal Articles

Flexure Hinge Design and Optimization for Compact Anthropomorphic Grippers Made via Metal Additive Manufacturing

Martin Tschiersky, Jan J. de Jong, Dannis M. Brouwer
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mech. Des. January 2024, 146(1): 015001.
Paper No: MD-23-1347
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063362
Published Online: October 6, 2023
View Article titled, Flexure Hinge Design and Optimization for Compact Anthropomorphic Grippers Made via Metal Additive Manufacturing
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Design, Grippers, Hinges, Optimization, Stress, Simulation, Tendons, Additive manufacturing, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Identifying and Leveraging Promising Design Heuristics for Multi-Objective Combinatorial Design Optimization

Roshan Suresh Kumar, Srikar Srivatsa, Emilie Baker, Meredith Silberstein, Daniel Selva
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2023, 145(12): 121702.
Paper No: MD-23-1014
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063238
Published Online: September 11, 2023
View Article titled, Identifying and Leveraging Promising Design Heuristics for Multi-Objective Combinatorial Design Optimization
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Topics: Design, Maintenance, Optimization, Stiffness
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Large-Range Rotation-to-Translation Compliant Transmission Mechanism

Nigel C. Archer, Jonathan B. Hopkins
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mech. Des. December 2023, 145(12): 125001.
Paper No: MD-23-1340
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063160
Published Online: August 29, 2023
View Article titled, Large-Range Rotation-to-Translation Compliant Transmission Mechanism
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Topics: Design, Rotation, Screws, Topology, Displacement, Blades, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Multidomain Synthesis of Optimal Vibration Suppression Systems

Yuan Li, Jason Zheng Jiang, Simon A. Neild, Branislav Titurus
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2023, 145(11): 111701.
Paper No: MD-23-1045
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062981
Published Online: August 16, 2023
View Article titled, Multidomain Synthesis of Optimal Vibration Suppression Systems
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Topics: Damping, Design, Pistons, Vibration suppression, Optimization, Modeling, Stiffness, Design methodology, Vibration absorbers, Fluids
Journal Articles

G-Puzzle: Infilling 3D Models With Reinforced G-Lattices

Arash Armanfar, Ersan Ustundag, Erkan Gunpinar
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2023, 145(10): 101702.
Paper No: MD-23-1265
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062832
Published Online: July 19, 2023
View Article titled, G-Puzzle: Infilling 3D Models With Reinforced G-Lattices
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Topics: Displacement, Optimization, Stiffness, Struts (Engineering), Three-dimensional models, Finite element analysis, Design, Compression, Mechanical properties
Journal Articles

A Unified Inverse Design and Optimization Workflow for the Miura-oRing Metastructure

Yao Chen, Jiayao Shi, Ruoqi He, Chenhao Lu, Pan Shi, Jian Feng, Pooya Sareh
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2023, 145(9): 091704.
Paper No: MD-22-1714
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062667
Published Online: June 23, 2023
View Article titled, A Unified Inverse Design and Optimization Workflow for the Miura-oRing Metastructure
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Topics: Design, Workflow, Optimization, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Compliant Joints Utilizing the Principle of Closed Form Pressure Balancing

Dave D. Sonneveld, Joep P.A. Nijssen, Ron A.J. van Ostayen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2023, 145(8): 083601.
Paper No: MD-22-1480
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062583
Published Online: June 9, 2023
View Article titled, Compliant Joints Utilizing the Principle of Closed Form Pressure Balancing
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Topics: Design, Pressure, Rotation, Stiffness, Finite element model, Shear (Mechanics), Optimization
Journal Articles

Zero-Free-Length Elastic System for Gravity Compensation of Parallel Mechanisms With Delta and Delta-Like Architectures

Lixing Jin, Quanbin Lai, Rui Ma, Weijun Zhang, Xingguang Duan, Changsheng Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2022, 144(11): 113301.
Paper No: MD-22-1211
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054909
Published Online: July 22, 2022
View Article titled, Zero-Free-Length Elastic System for Gravity Compensation of Parallel Mechanisms With Delta and Delta-Like Architectures
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Topics: Gravity (Force), Springs, Stiffness, Parallel mechanisms
Journal Articles

Research on Multiobjective Optimization Design of Meshing Performance and Dynamic Characteristics of Herringbone Gear Pair Under 3D Modification

Zhibin Li, Sanmin Wang, Fei Li, Linlin Li, HaoRan Zou, Linlin Liu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2022, 144(10): 103401.
Paper No: MD-22-1185
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054809
Published Online: July 1, 2022
View Article titled, Research on Multiobjective Optimization Design of Meshing Performance and Dynamic Characteristics of Herringbone Gear Pair Under 3D Modification
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Topics: Double helical gears, Errors, Gears, Pareto optimization, Stress, Optimization, Stiffness