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December 2018
ISSN 1942-4302
EISSN 1942-4310
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Research Papers
Differential Noncircular Pulleys for Cable Robots and Static Balancing
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041213
Harmonious Cable Actuation Mechanism for Soft Robot Joints Using a Pair of Noncircular Pulleys
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041055
Patient-Robot-Therapist Collaboration Using Resistive Impedance Controlled Tele-Robotic Systems Subjected to Time Delays
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040961
Topics:
Delays
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Robotics
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Robots
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Stability
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Trajectories (Physics)
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Collaboration
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Control equipment
Theoretical Analysis and Numerical Optimization of a Wearable Spring-Clutch Mechanism for Reducing Metabolic Energy Cost During Human Walking
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041262
Topics:
Optimization
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Springs
Mechanical Computing Systems Using Only Links and Rotary Joints
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041209
Topics:
Clocks
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Computers
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Design
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Linkages
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Locks (Waterways)
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Signals
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Gates (Closures)
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Machinery
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Drag (Fluid dynamics)
A Model for Multi-Input Mechanical Advantage in Origami-Based Mechanisms
Jared Butler, Landen Bowen, Eric Wilcox, Adam Shrager, Mary I. Frecker, Paris von Lockette, Timothy W. Simpson, Robert J. Lang, Larry L. Howell, Spencer P. Magleby
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041199
Topics:
Compliant mechanisms
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Deflection
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Design
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Hinges
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Magnetic fields
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Magnets
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Stiffness
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Rigid-body mechanisms
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Testing
,
Actuators
Learning-Based Variable Compliance Control for Robotic Assembly
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041331
Topics:
Control equipment
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Robots
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Stiffness
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Manufacturing
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Errors
,
Robotic assembly
,
Trajectories (Physics)
A Three-Dimensional Printed, Nonassembly, Passive Dynamic Walking Toy: Design and Analysis
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040634
Topics:
Additive manufacturing
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Design
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Hinges
,
Stability
Accuracy Analysis of Redundantly Actuated and Overconstrained Parallel Mechanisms With Actuation Errors
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041212
Topics:
Errors
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Modeling
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Parallel mechanisms
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Stiffness
Type Synthesis of Parallel Mechanisms With a Constant Jacobian Matrix
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040962
Topics:
Jacobian matrices
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Parallel mechanisms
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Screws
Efficient Collision Detection Method for Flexure Mechanisms Comprising Deflected Leafsprings
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041484
Topics:
Collisions (Physics)
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Geometry
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Flexure mechanisms
Twisting and Tilting Rotors for High-Efficiency, Thrust-Vectored Quadrotors
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041261
Topics:
Propellers
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Thrust
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Trajectories (Physics)
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Rotation
,
Rotors
,
Kinematics
Spring-Assisted Motorized Transmission for Efficient Hover by Four Flapping Wings
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041430
Micro-Assembly Sequence and Path Planning Using Subassemblies
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041333
Topics:
Manufacturing
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Path planning
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Algorithms
Development of an Insect-Inspired Hexapod Robot Actuated by Soft Actuators
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061016.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041258
Topics:
Actuators
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Robots
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Design
,
Weight (Mass)
Novel Design of Legged Mobile Landers With Decoupled Landing and Walking Functions Containing a Rhombus Joint
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061017.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040884
Topics:
Design
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Robots
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Rotation
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Displacement
,
Polishing equipment
Nonlinear Vision-Based Observer for Visual Servo Control of an Aerial Robot in Global Positioning System Denied Environments
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061018.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041431
Topics:
Control equipment
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Errors
,
Robots
,
Stability
,
Design
,
Servomechanisms
,
Trajectories (Physics)
Research Papers
Kinematics and Force Analysis of Flexible Screw Mechanism for a Worm Robot
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041256
Technical Brief
Single-Motor Controlled Tendon-Driven Peristaltic Soft Origami Robot
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 064501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041200
Cooperative Robot Exploration Strategy Using an Efficient Backtracking Method for Multiple Robots
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 064502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041332
Topics:
Algorithms
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Robots
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Sensors
Dexterous Workspace Optimization for a New Hybrid Parallel Robot Manipulator
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 064503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041334
Topics:
Manipulators
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Optimization
Design Innovation Paper
Efficient Mechanism Design and Systematic Operation Planning for Tube-Wire Flexible Needles
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 065001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041259
Topics:
Needles
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Design
,
Wire
,
Biological tissues
,
Switches
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