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Towards Design Guidelines for Multidirectional Patient Transfer on a Bed Surface Using Traveling Waves

Accepted Manuscript
Mahshid Mansouri, Elizabeth Hsiao-Wecksler, Girish Krishnan
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
Publisher: ASME
J. Mechanisms Robotics.
Paper No: JMR-23-1066
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063573
Published Online: September 28, 2023
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Topics: Design, Traveling waves
Journal Articles

Numerical and Experimental Study on Caudal Fin Oscillation Mode in Hemispherical Space

Shuyan Wang, Yu Han, Zhiming Wu, Zhiliang Huang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2024, 16(5): 054504.
Paper No: JMR-23-1038
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062862
Published Online: July 21, 2023
View Article titled, Numerical and Experimental Study on Caudal Fin Oscillation Mode in Hemispherical Space
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Topics: Computer simulation, Lift (Fluid dynamics), Oscillations, Robotics, Rotation
Journal Articles

Development of a Base-Actuated Three-Rhombus Configured Remote Center of Motion Mechanism for Lumbar Puncture

Yuzhou Duan, Jie Ling, Zhao Feng, Daojin Yao, Yuchuan Zhu
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2024, 16(5): 054503.
Paper No: JMR-22-1386
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062761
Published Online: July 20, 2023
View Article titled, Development of a Base-Actuated Three-Rhombus Configured Remote Center of Motion Mechanism for Lumbar Puncture
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Topics: Design, End effectors, Kinematics, Optimization, Needles, Errors, Linkages, Jacobian matrices, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Design of a 2RRU-RRS Parallel Kinematic Mechanism for an Inner-Cavity Machining Hybrid Robot

Lingmin Xu, Xinxue Chai, Ye Ding
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2024, 16(5): 054501.
Paper No: JMR-22-1580
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062649
Published Online: June 26, 2023
View Article titled, Design of a 2RRU-RRS Parallel Kinematic Mechanism for an Inner-Cavity Machining Hybrid Robot
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Topics: Cavities, Design, Kinematics, Machining, Robots, Optimization, Performance evaluation
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

A Variable Stiffness Sole for Biped Robot and Its Experimental Verification

Junyeon Namgung, Yun-Ho Han, Baek-Kyu Cho
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2024, 16(5): 054502.
Paper No: JMR-23-1179
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062650
Published Online: June 26, 2023
View Article titled, A Variable Stiffness Sole for Biped Robot and Its Experimental Verification
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Topics: Robots, Stiffness, Variable structure systems, Rubber, Humanoid robots, Shapes
Journal Articles

A Novel Integrated Design Method of Parallel Mechanisms Based on Performance Requirements

Shihua Li, Yunzhan Niu, Jilong Xu, Haibo Yu
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2024, 16(4): 044502.
Paper No: JMR-22-1435
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062549
Published Online: June 9, 2023
View Article titled, A Novel Integrated Design Method of Parallel Mechanisms Based on Performance Requirements
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Topics: Construction, Design, Design methodology, Jacobian matrices, Parallel mechanisms, Topology, Screws
Journal Articles

Three-Dimensional Mobile Assemblies Based on Threefold-Symmetric Bricard Linkages

Xiao Zhang, Xin Zhou, Ming Li, Tianming Liu, Jian Xing, Wei Lv, Fufu Yang, Yan Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2024, 16(4): 044501.
Paper No: JMR-22-1456
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062131
Published Online: April 12, 2023
View Article titled, Three-Dimensional Mobile Assemblies Based on Threefold-Symmetric Bricard Linkages
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Topics: Kinematic analysis, Linkages, Manufacturing
Journal Articles

Kinematics Analysis of 6-Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel + Serial Type Hybrid Mechanisms Containing Parallel Mechanism With High Coupling Motions

Bo Hu, Zhiyong Liu, Jinjun Zhao, Jingyu Zhao, Jiantao Yao
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2024, 16(2): 024501.
Paper No: JMR-22-1419
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056673
Published Online: March 3, 2023
View Article titled, Kinematics Analysis of 6-Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel + Serial Type Hybrid Mechanisms Containing Parallel Mechanism With High Coupling Motions
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Topics: Displacement, Kinematics, Parallel mechanisms
Journal Articles

Design of a Novel Flexible Robotic Laparoscope Using a Two Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Driven Continuum Mechanism With Major Arc Notches

Zhengyu Wang, Shiyang Bao, Daoming Wang, Sen Qian, Jianxi Zhang, Mingxin Hai
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2023, 15(6): 064502.
Paper No: JMR-22-1356
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056502
Published Online: January 23, 2023
View Article titled, Design of a Novel Flexible Robotic Laparoscope Using a Two Degrees-of-Freedom Cable-Driven Continuum Mechanism With Major Arc Notches
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Topics: Cables, Calibration, Degrees of freedom, Design, Laparoscopic devices, Robotics, Robots, Surgery, Motion control, Finite element analysis
Journal Articles

Adaptive Fractional-Order Fast-Terminal-Type Sliding Mode Control for Underwater Vehicle-Manipulator Systems

Fujie Yu, Qilong Zhu, Yuan Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2023, 15(6): 064501.
Paper No: JMR-22-1280
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056378
Published Online: January 18, 2023
View Article titled, Adaptive Fractional-Order Fast-Terminal-Type Sliding Mode Control for Underwater Vehicle-Manipulator Systems
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Topics: Control equipment, Errors, Manipulators, Sliding mode control, Vehicles, Simulation, Uncertainty, Stability, Trajectories (Physics), Manifolds
Journal Articles

A Reconfigurable 6 R Linkage With Six Motion Modes and Three Topological Structures

Yuan Gao, Fufu Yang, Jun Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2023, 15(5): 054503.
Paper No: JMR-22-1188
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056081
Published Online: November 25, 2022
View Article titled, A Reconfigurable 6 R Linkage With Six Motion Modes and Three Topological Structures
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Topics: Bifurcation, Kinematics, Linkages, Topology
Journal Articles

Energy-Based Footstep Planning of Biped on Uneven Deformable Terrain Using Nonlinear Inverted Pendulum

Sunil Gora, Shakti S. Gupta, Ashish Dutta
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2023, 15(5): 054502.
Paper No: JMR-22-1110
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055999
Published Online: November 25, 2022
View Article titled, Energy-Based Footstep Planning of Biped on Uneven Deformable Terrain Using Nonlinear Inverted Pendulum
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Topics: Deformation, Dynamics (Mechanics), Inertia (Mechanics), Pendulums, Stiffness, Potential energy, Rotation, Springs, Damping, Dampers
Journal Articles

A Dynamic Loading Mechanism for a Morphing Winglet

Raffi S. Buchkazanian, Gabriel H. Campos, Fengfeng (Jeff) Xi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2023, 15(5): 054501.
Paper No: JMR-22-1131
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055572
Published Online: November 24, 2022
View Article titled, A Dynamic Loading Mechanism for a Morphing Winglet
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Topics: Design, Dynamic testing (Materials), Stress, Actuators, Weight (Mass), Linkages
Journal Articles

Actuation Arrangement of Rigid Foldable Waterbomb Origami

Sen Wang, Dongbo Liang, Hailin Huang, Bing Li, Rongqiang Liu, Fengfeng Xi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 064501.
Paper No: JMR-21-1554
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055059
Published Online: September 12, 2022
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Topics: Degrees of freedom, Kinematics, Simulation, Computer software, Design
Journal Articles

Design and Control of a Foldable and Reconfigurable Multi-Terrain Vehicle With Variable Wheelbase

Chenyang Zhang, Guangrong Chen, Zijia Li, Xiaohang Qiu, Sheng Guo
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2023, 15(2): 024501.
Paper No: JMR-21-1681
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054616
Published Online: June 21, 2022
View Article titled, Design and Control of a Foldable and Reconfigurable Multi-Terrain Vehicle With Variable Wheelbase
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Topics: Vehicles, Wheelbase, Design, Wheels, Steering wheels, Simulation, Kinematics
Journal Articles

Experimental Verification of Kinematics and Kinetics in a Biomimetic Bipedal Robot

Alexander G. Steele, Apploinaire Etoundi, Alexander J. Hunt
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2023, 15(1): 014503.
Paper No: JMR-21-1467
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054441
Published Online: June 6, 2022
View Article titled, Experimental Verification of Kinematics and Kinetics in a Biomimetic Bipedal Robot
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Topics: Biomimetics, Design, Kinematics, Knee, Muscle, Robotics, Robots, Stiffness, Testing, Torque
Journal Articles

Feasibility Design and Control of a Lower Leg Gait Emulator Utilizing a Mobile 3-Revolute, Prismatic, Revolute Parallel Manipulator

Ahmed Soliman, Guilherme A. Ribeiro, Dongming Gan, Mo Rastgaar
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2023, 15(1): 014502.
Paper No: JMR-21-1281
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053825
Published Online: May 12, 2022
View Article titled, Feasibility Design and Control of a Lower Leg Gait Emulator Utilizing a Mobile 3-Revolute, Prismatic, Revolute Parallel Manipulator
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Topics: Design, Manipulators, Trajectories (Physics), End effectors, Errors, Prostheses
Journal Articles

A High Performance Pneumatically Actuated Soft Gripper Based on Layer Jamming

Xianpai Zeng, Hai-Jun Su
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2023, 15(1): 014501.
Paper No: JMR-21-1478
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053857
Published Online: April 25, 2022
View Article titled, A High Performance Pneumatically Actuated Soft Gripper Based on Layer Jamming
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Topics: Design, Grippers, Pressure, Stiffness, Vacuum, Shapes
Journal Articles

Denavit-Hartenberg Notation-Based Kinematic Constraint Equations for Forward Kinematics of the 3–6 Stewart Platform

Seongbo Shim, Seongpung Lee, Subin Joo, Joonho Seo
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2022, 14(5): 054505.
Paper No: JMR-21-1170
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053822
Published Online: March 4, 2022
View Article titled, Denavit-Hartenberg Notation-Based Kinematic Constraint Equations for Forward Kinematics of the 3–6 Stewart Platform
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Topics: Constraint equations, Kinematics
Journal Articles

Design and Experimental Verification of a Parallel Hip Exoskeleton System for Full-Gait-Cycle Rehabilitation

Xiangyang Wang, Sheng Guo, Bojian Qu, Majun Song, Peiyi Wang, Du-Xin Liu
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2022, 14(5): 054504.
Paper No: JMR-21-1430
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053735
Published Online: February 21, 2022
View Article titled, Design and Experimental Verification of a Parallel Hip Exoskeleton System for Full-Gait-Cycle Rehabilitation
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Topics: Cycles, Design, Exoskeleton devices, Cables