... that the accurate model leads to the appropriate selection of control gains. This study also provides an analytical method to investigate the effects of model complexity on model accuracy for vehicle suspension systems. Contributed by the Mechanisms Committee for publication in the JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL...

...Scott L. Springer; Nicola J. Ferrier In this paper the design of a multi-finger force-reflecting haptic interface device for teleoperational grasping is introduced. The haptic interface or “master” controller device is worn on the human operator’s hand and measured human finger positions are used...

...Julie A. Reyer, Research Fellow; Panos Y. Papalambros, Professor In the design and optimization of artifacts requiring both mechanical and control design, the process is typically divided and performed in separate steps. The physical structure is designed first, a control strategy is selected...

... and a microprocessor-based controller are needed to manage the power flow among the various power sources. The transmission mechanism described in this paper can provide a parallel hybrid with thirteen clutching conditions that can be grouped into five major modes of operation, namely, electric motor mode, power mode...

...Y. M. Song, Postdoctor; C. Zhang, Professor; Y. Q. Yu, Professor An investigation is presented into the neural networks based active vibration control of flexible linkage mechanisms. A smart mechanism featuring piezoceramic actuators and strain gauge sensors is designed. A nonlinear adaptive...

...T. Emura, Professor; L. Wang, Assistant Professor; M. Yamanaka, Assistant Professor; H. Nakamura, Manager; Y. Kato, Engineer; Y. Teshigawara, Engineer This paper describes a synchronous controller for high-productivity NC gear grinding machines that use a screw-shaped CBN wheel of multithread...