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February 2020
ISSN 1942-4302
EISSN 1942-4310
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Research Papers
A 3-R(SRS)RP Multi-Loop Mechanism for Space Manipulation: Design, Kinematics, Singularity, and Workspace
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044911
Topics:
Design
,
Kinematics
,
Hinges
,
Jacobian matrices
Reconfiguration of a 3-(rR)PS Metamorphic Parallel Mechanism Based on Complete Workspace and Operation Mode Analysis
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044844
Topics:
Parallel mechanisms
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Trajectories (Physics)
,
Rotation
A Fully Compliant Tristable Mechanism Employing Both Tensural and Compresural Segments
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044736
Topics:
Compliant mechanisms
,
Deflection
,
Design
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Equilibrium (Physics)
,
Stress
,
Modeling
Rigid and Flat Foldability of a Degree-Four Vertex in Origami
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044737
Topics:
Design
,
Linkages
,
Deformation
,
Blocks (Building materials)
,
Rotation
Bio-Inspired Locomotion of Circular Robots With Diametrically Translating Legs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044738
Topics:
Design
,
Robots
,
Biomimetics
,
Kinematics
,
Optimization
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Simulation
Design and Modeling of a Continuously Tunable Stiffness Arm for Safe Physical Human–Robot Interaction
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044840
Topics:
Design
,
Stiffness
,
Human-robot interaction
,
Modeling
The Effects of the Connection Stiffness of Robotic Exoskeletons on the Gait Quality and Comfort
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044841
Topics:
Exoskeleton devices
,
Stiffness
,
Knee
Design and Characterization of a Soft Vacuum-Actuated Rotary Actuator
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044912
Geometrical Analysis of Connecting Beam Mandala: A Planar Deployable Mechanism
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044538
Topics:
Geometry
,
Theorems (Mathematics)
,
Wings
,
Construction
Degree of Freedom and Dynamic Analysis of the Multi-Loop Coupled Passive-Input Overconstrained Deployable Tetrahedral Mechanisms for Truss Antennas
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044729
Topics:
Chain
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Springs
,
Stiffness
,
Torsion
,
Trusses (Building)
,
Dynamic analysis
Analysis and Validation of a Flexible Planar Two Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel Manipulator With Structural Passive Compliance
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045036
Topics:
End effectors
,
Manipulators
,
Deflection
,
Flexible manipulators
Foldable Hexagonal Structures Based on the Threefold-Symmetric Bricard Linkage
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045039
Topics:
Design
,
Linkages
,
Kinematics
Mobility Analysis of the Threefold-Symmetric Bricard Linkage and Its Network
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044415
Topics:
Linkages
,
Mechanical admittance
,
Screws
A Lumped-Mass Model for Large Deformation Continuum Surfaces Actuated by Continuum Robotic Arms
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045037
Topics:
Actuators
,
Deformation
,
Developing nations
,
Displacement
,
Modeling
,
Robotics
,
Springs
,
Errors
,
Gravity (Force)
,
Shear (Mechanics)
Hull Shape Actuation for Speed Regulation in an Underwater Vehicle
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045038
Topics:
Design
,
Drag (Fluid dynamics)
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Hull
,
Shapes
,
Underwater vehicles
,
Vehicles
,
Thrust
Torsional Stiffness Improvement of a Soft Pneumatic Finger Using Embedded Skeleton
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011016.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045227
Topics:
Design
,
Manufacturing
,
Modeling
,
Pressure
,
Silicones
,
Stiffness
,
Grasping
,
Finite element analysis
Fabrication and Experiment of an Automatic Continuum Robot System Using Image Recognition
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011017.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045246
Topics:
Design
,
Disks
,
Manipulators
,
Manufacturing
,
Motors
,
Robots
,
Wire
,
Errors
Curvature Theory on Contact and Transfer Characteristics of Enveloping Curves
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011018.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045247
Topics:
Cylinders
,
Kinematics
,
Trajectories (Physics)
,
Geometry
Folding of Thick Origami Through Regionally Sandwiched Compliant Sheets
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011019.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045248
Conditions for Rigid and Flat Foldability of Degree-n Vertices in Origami
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011020.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045249
Topics:
Kinematics
,
Rotation
,
Design
Technical Brief
Modeling and Simulation of Robotic Finger Powered by Nylon Artificial Muscles
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 014501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044740
Forward Acceleration of Kinematic Limbs for Redundant Serial–Parallel Manipulators
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 014502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044842
Topics:
Kinematics
,
Manipulators
,
Reactor protection systems
Design Innovation Paper
Discrete Layer Jamming for Variable Stiffness Co-Robot Arms
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 015001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044537
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