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Design of an underactuated, flexure-based gripper, actuated through a push-pull flexure

Accepted Manuscript
Koen Dwarshuis, Jan De Jong, Dannis Brouwer
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics.
Paper No: JMR-24-1252
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067265
Published Online: November 26, 2024
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Design, Grippers, Stress, Buckling, Kinematics, Stiffness, Analytical design, Damage, Dynamics (Mechanics)
Journal Articles

Evaluation Method and Performance Indices for the Motion/Force Constrainability of Overconstrained Parallel Manipulators Without Actuation Redundancy

Accepted Manuscript
Lingmin Xu, Wei Ye, Qinchuan Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics.
Paper No: JMR-23-1761
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067228
Published Online: November 21, 2024
View Article titled, Evaluation Method and Performance Indices for the Motion/Force Constrainability of Overconstrained Parallel Manipulators Without Actuation Redundancy
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Topics: Evaluation methods, Manipulators, Redundancy (Engineering), Robots, Screws, Design, Kinematics, Machining, Stiffness, Stress
Journal Articles

Origami-Inspired Collapsible Structures for Small Rotorcraft Collision Resilience and Landing

Andrew L. Chang, Ivonne Munoz, Christopher Sanchez, Leopoldo Sanchez IV, Christopher L. Lee
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2025, 17(4): 044506.
Paper No: JMR-24-1434
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066925
Published Online: November 6, 2024
View Article titled, Origami-Inspired Collapsible Structures for Small Rotorcraft Collision Resilience and Landing
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Topics: Collisions (Physics), Gears, Kinetic energy, Origami-inspired design, Resilience, Rotorcraft, Stiffness, Testing, Flight, Design
Journal Articles

Designing Multi-axis Compliant Mechanisms With Lockable Decoupled Inputs: A Tip–Tilt Case Study

Greta Vazzoler, Sam Shimohara, Giovanni Berselli, Jonathan B. Hopkins
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2025, 17(4): 044507.
Paper No: JMR-24-1463
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066982
Published Online: November 6, 2024
View Article titled, Designing Multi-axis Compliant Mechanisms With Lockable Decoupled Inputs: A Tip–Tilt Case Study
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Topics: Rotation, Stiffness, Switches, Compliant mechanisms, Design, Bistability
Journal Articles

The Interior Contact-Aided Rolling Element

Daniel Orr, Anna Jensen, Tyler Peterson, Brianna Bischoff, Luke Taylor, Daira Velasco, David Fullwood, Larry L. Howell, Anton E. Bowden
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2025, 17(4): 044501.
Paper No: JMR-24-1452
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066851
Published Online: November 1, 2024
View Article titled, The Interior Contact-Aided Rolling Element
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Compliant mechanisms, Compression, Design, Finite element analysis, Rotation, Stiffness, Stress, Testing, Mechanical testing
Journal Articles

Point-based Models: A Unified Approach for Geometric Constraint Analysis of Planar N-Bar Mechanisms with Rotary, Sliding, and Rolling Joints

Accepted Manuscript
Zhijie Lyu, Anurag Purwar
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics.
Paper No: JMR-24-1500
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066963
Published Online: October 21, 2024
View Article titled, Point-based Models: A Unified Approach for Geometric Constraint Analysis of Planar N-Bar Mechanisms with Rotary, Sliding, and Rolling Joints
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Topics: Algorithms, Belts, Chain, Computer software, Constraint equations, Gears, Kinematics, Simulation, Stiffness, Wheels
Journal Articles

Stability Conditions and Stiffness Variability of General Tensegrity Systems with Kinematic Joints

Accepted Manuscript
Jiahui Luo, Longqing Ge, Xiaoming Xu, Xiaodong Liu, Ziwei Zhuang, Lulu Han, ZhiGang Wu
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics.
Paper No: JMR-24-1150
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066745
Published Online: September 30, 2024
View Article titled, Stability Conditions and Stiffness Variability of General Tensegrity Systems with Kinematic Joints
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Topics: Kinematics, Stability, Stiffness, Tensegrity, Cables, Computer programming, Modeling, Stress, Tension
Journal Articles

Investigation on a Class of 2D Profile Amplified Stroke Dielectric Elastomer Actuators

Xi Wang, Luca Raimondi, Dragos Axinte, Xin Dong
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. March 2025, 17(3): 031008.
Paper No: JMR-23-1609
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066131
Published Online: September 24, 2024
View Article titled, Investigation on a Class of 2D Profile Amplified Stroke Dielectric Elastomer Actuators
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Topics: Dielectric elastomer actuators, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Design, Analysis, and Validation of a Passive Parallel Continuum Ankle Exoskeleton for Support and Walking Assistance

Sen Xu, Kai Tang, Lingmin Xu, Ye Ding
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. March 2025, 17(3): 031003.
Paper No: JMR-24-1141
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066136
Published Online: September 3, 2024
View Article titled, Design, Analysis, and Validation of a Passive Parallel Continuum Ankle Exoskeleton for Support and Walking Assistance
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Topics: Calibration, Design, Exoskeleton devices, Modeling, Rods, Stiffness, Torque, Parallel mechanisms, Errors
Journal Articles

Passive Realization of Object Spatial Compliance by a Hand Having Multiple Four-Joint Hard Fingers

Shuguang Huang, Joseph M. Schimmels
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. March 2025, 17(3): 031004.
Paper No: JMR-24-1072
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066168
Published Online: September 3, 2024
View Article titled, Passive Realization of Object Spatial Compliance by a Hand Having Multiple Four-Joint Hard Fingers
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Topics: Stiffness
Journal Articles

The Variable Stiffness Treadmill 2: Development and Validation of a Unique Tool to Investigate Locomotion on Compliant Terrains

Vaughn Chambers, Bradley Hobbs, William Gaither, Zachary Thé, Anthony Zhou, Chrysostomos Karakasis, Panagiotis Artemiadis
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. March 2025, 17(3): 031005.
Paper No: JMR-23-1825
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066173
Published Online: September 3, 2024
View Article titled, The Variable Stiffness Treadmill 2: Development and Validation of a Unique Tool to Investigate Locomotion on Compliant Terrains
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Topics: Stiffness, Deflection, Belts, Design
Journal Articles

Proximal Joint Compliance as a Passive Method for Ground Reaction Force Redirection During Legged Locomotion

Jason Gurney
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. March 2025, 17(3): 031006.
Paper No: JMR-24-1040
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066185
Published Online: September 3, 2024
View Article titled, Proximal Joint Compliance as a Passive Method for Ground Reaction Force Redirection During Legged Locomotion
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Topics: Control equipment, Knee, Legged locomotion, Simulation, Stiffness, Torque, Springs, Robotics, Stability
Journal Articles

Special Issue: Mechanisms, Transmissions, and Applications

Med Amine Laribi, Carl A. Nelson, Chin-Hsing Kuo
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Editorial
J. Mechanisms Robotics. September 2024, 16(9): 090201.
Paper No: JMR-24-1388
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066077
Published Online: August 7, 2024
View Article titled, Special Issue: Mechanisms, Transmissions, and Applications
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Topics: Design, Machinery, Robotics, Robots, Satellites, Screws, Sensitivity analysis, Stiffness
Journal Articles

DeltaFlex—An Additively Manufactured Delta Robot With Compliant Joints: Virtual Prototyping and Experimental Evaluation

Alberto Parmiggiani, Emilio Ottonello, Seyyed Masoud Kargar, Mario Baggetta, Guangbo Hao, Giovanni Berselli
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2024, 16(11): 111011.
Paper No: JMR-23-1682
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065780
Published Online: July 22, 2024
View Article titled, DeltaFlex—An Additively Manufactured Delta Robot With Compliant Joints: Virtual Prototyping and Experimental Evaluation
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Topics: Additive manufacturing, Design, Robots, Stiffness, Errors, Stress, End effectors, Simulation
Journal Articles

Modeling Abduction Mechanism of Soft Actuator With Elastica for Robotic Hands

Sheng-Guan Lin, Jen-Yuan (James) Chang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2025, 17(2): 021003.
Paper No: JMR-24-1055
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065750
Published Online: July 19, 2024
View Article titled, Modeling Abduction Mechanism of Soft Actuator With Elastica for Robotic Hands
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Topics: Actuators, Membranes, Springs, Deformation, Robotics, Stiffness, Modeling
Journal Articles

Design of High-Performance Triple-Axis Cross Pivots

Simone Serafino, Luca Bruzzone, Pietro Fanghella, Matteo Verotti
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2025, 17(2): 021004.
Paper No: JMR-24-1145
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065749
Published Online: July 19, 2024
View Article titled, Design of High-Performance Triple-Axis Cross Pivots
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Topics: Design, Finite element analysis, Stiffness, Stress, Bending (Stress), Rotation
Journal Articles

Analysis of the Rigid Foldability of Origami Patterns Based on Spatial Positions of Creases

Feng Wang, Fan Zhang, Guohua Cui
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. January 2025, 17(1): 011001.
Paper No: JMR-23-1751
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065461
Published Online: June 18, 2024
View Article titled, Analysis of the Rigid Foldability of Origami Patterns Based on Spatial Positions of Creases
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Topics: Deformation, Rotation, Stiffness, Design, Linkages, Kinematics, Plates (structures)
Journal Articles

Coactivation in Symmetric Four-Bar Mechanisms Antagonistically Actuated by Cables

Vimalesh Muralidharan, Christine Chevallereau, Philippe Wenger
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. January 2025, 17(1): 010902.
Paper No: JMR-23-1570
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064981
Published Online: June 7, 2024
View Article titled, Coactivation in Symmetric Four-Bar Mechanisms Antagonistically Actuated by Cables
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Topics: Cables, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Analytical Modeling and Validation of New Prismatic Compliant Joints Based on Zero Poisson’s Ratio Lattice Structures

Mauricio Arredondo-Soto, Enrique Cuan-Urquizo, Alfonso Gómez-Espinosa
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2024, 16(11): 111008.
Paper No: JMR-23-1597
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065257
Published Online: May 10, 2024
View Article titled, Analytical Modeling and Validation of New Prismatic Compliant Joints Based on Zero Poisson’s Ratio Lattice Structures
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Displacement, Equilibrium (Physics), Finite element analysis, Poisson ratio, Simulation, Stiffness, Theorems (Mathematics), Modeling
Journal Articles

New Design and Prototype of Two Degrees-of-Freedom Planar Parallel Manipulator for Use in Creating an Infinite 3D Printer

Miguel De La Melena, Shawn Duan
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. September 2024, 16(9): 091012.
Paper No: JMR-23-1689
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065082
Published Online: May 10, 2024
View Article titled, New Design and Prototype of Two Degrees-of-Freedom Planar Parallel Manipulator for Use in Creating an Infinite 3D Printer
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Topics: Design, End effectors, Engineering prototypes, Equations of motion, Finite element analysis, Kinematics, Manipulators, Optimization, Testing, Degrees of freedom