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Kinetostatic Analysis of a Spatial Cable-Actuated Variable Stiffness Joint

Isaac John, Santhakumar Mohan, Philippe Wenger
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. September 2024, 16(9): 091003.
Paper No: JMR-23-1678
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064254
Published Online: February 1, 2024
View Article titled, Kinetostatic Analysis of a Spatial Cable-Actuated Variable Stiffness Joint
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Topics: Cables, Stiffness, Stability, Equilibrium (Physics), Screws, Robots, Mechanical admittance, Kinematics, Manipulators, Potential energy
Journal Articles

A Curved Compliant Differential Mechanism With Neutral Stability

Robin Mak, Ali Amoozandeh Nobaveh, Giuseppe Radaelli, Just L. Herder
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. January 2024, 16(1): 011003.
Paper No: JMR-22-1430
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056867
Published Online: March 3, 2023
View Article titled, A Curved Compliant Differential Mechanism With Neutral Stability
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Topics: Potential energy, Springs, Stability, Stiffness, Symmetry (Physics), Deformation, Simulation
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
Publisher: ASME
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

Design and Prototyping of Rotational Bi-Stable Mechanism Using Permanent Magnets

Hyeon-Ho Yang, Jae-Hung Han
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2021, 13(5): 051004.
Paper No: JMR-20-1475
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050295
Published Online: May 20, 2021
View Article titled, Design and Prototyping of Rotational Bi-Stable Mechanism Using Permanent Magnets
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Topics: Magnetic fields, Magnets, Permanent magnets, Stability, Potential energy, Design, Magnetic moment, Electromagnets
Journal Articles

Shape-Morphing Using Bistable Triangles With Dwell-Enhanced Stability

Rami Alfattani, Craig Lusk
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2020, 12(5): 051003.
Paper No: JMR-18-1358
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046350
Published Online: March 9, 2020
View Article titled, Shape-Morphing Using Bistable Triangles With Dwell-Enhanced Stability
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Potential energy, Shapes, Stability, Corners (Structural elements), Kinematics, Robustness
Journal Articles

Large-Deflection Analysis of General Beams in Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanisms Using Chained Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model

Mohui Jin, Zhou Yang, Collin Ynchausti, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031005.
Paper No: JMR-19-1191
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045425
Published Online: January 13, 2020
View Article titled, Large-Deflection Analysis of General Beams in Contact-Aided Compliant Mechanisms Using Chained Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Deflection, Deformation, Displacement, Finite element analysis, Stress, Potential energy, Modeling
Journal Articles

Unified Stiffness Characterization of Nonlinear Compliant Shell Mechanisms

Joost R. Leemans, Charles J. Kim, Werner W .P. J. van de Sande, Just L. Herder
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2019, 11(1): 011011.
Paper No: JMR-18-1035
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041785
Published Online: December 10, 2018
View Article titled, Unified Stiffness Characterization of Nonlinear Compliant Shell Mechanisms
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Topics: Degrees of freedom, Flexure mechanisms, Shells, Stiffness, Stress, Potential energy, Displacement, Rotation
Journal Articles

Origami Kaleidocycle-Inspired Symmetric Multistable Compliant Mechanisms

Hongchuan Zhang, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2019, 11(1): 011009.
Paper No: JMR-18-1088
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041586
Published Online: November 19, 2018
View Article titled, Origami Kaleidocycle-Inspired Symmetric Multistable Compliant Mechanisms
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Kinematics, Potential energy, Rotation, Hinges, Screws, Mechanical admittance
Journal Articles

A Novel Reconfigurable Gravity Balancer for Lower-Limb Rehabilitation With Switchable Hip/Knee-Only Exercise

Tzu-Yu Tseng, Yi-Jia Lin, Wei-Chun Hsu, Li-Fong Lin, Chin-Hsing Kuo
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041002.
Paper No: JMR-16-1039
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036218
Published Online: April 27, 2017
View Article titled, A Novel Reconfigurable Gravity Balancer for Lower-Limb Rehabilitation With Switchable Hip/Knee-Only Exercise
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Topics: Gravity (Force), Knee, Potential energy, Springs, Design, Muscle, Electromyography, Simulation
Journal Articles

Self-Foldability of Rigid Origami

Tomohiro Tachi, Thomas C. Hull
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021008.
Paper No: JMR-16-1301
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035558
Published Online: March 9, 2017
View Article titled, Self-Foldability of Rigid Origami
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Topics: Bifurcation, Design, Kinematics, Potential energy, Springs, Design engineering
Journal Articles

Multitransformable Leaf-Out Origami With Bistable Behavior

Hiromi Yasuda, Zhisong Chen, Jinkyu Yang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2016, 8(3): 031013.
Paper No: JMR-15-1187
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031809
Published Online: March 7, 2016
View Article titled, Multitransformable Leaf-Out Origami With Bistable Behavior
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Topics: Architecture, Engineering systems and industry applications, Kinematics, Potential energy, Shapes, Space frame structures, Springs, Stiffness, Torsion, Modeling
Journal Articles

On the Stability of Rigid Multibody Systems With Applications to Robotic Grasping and Locomotion

Péter L. Várkonyi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2015, 7(4): 041012.
Paper No: JMR-14-1074
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029402
Published Online: November 1, 2015
View Article titled, On the Stability of Rigid Multibody Systems With Applications to Robotic Grasping and Locomotion
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Topics: Deformation, Equilibrium (Physics), Grasping, Multibody systems, Potential energy, Stability, Static stability, Robots, Scalars, Stress
Journal Articles

Design of a Novel Statically Balanced Mechanism for Laparoscope Holders With Decoupled Positioning and Orientating Manipulation

Chin-Hsing Kuo, Shao-Jung Lai
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2016, 8(1): 015001.
Paper No: JMR-14-1035
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029789
Published Online: August 18, 2015
View Article titled, Design of a Novel Statically Balanced Mechanism for Laparoscope Holders With Decoupled Positioning and Orientating Manipulation
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Topics: Design, Laparoscopic devices, Potential energy, Springs, Surgery, Kinematics, End effectors, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Analysis and Design of a Passive Steering Mechanism for a Pedaled, Self-Balanced Unicycle

Chun-Feng Huang, Jian-Hao Hong, T.-J. Yeh
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2016, 8(1): 011006.
Paper No: JMR-14-1248
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030652
Published Online: August 18, 2015
View Article titled, Analysis and Design of a Passive Steering Mechanism for a Pedaled, Self-Balanced Unicycle
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Topics: Design, Dynamics (Mechanics), Simulation, Vehicles, Wheels, Bicycles, Dynamic models, Cables, Kinetic energy, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Multistable Behaviors of Compliant Sarrus Mechanisms

Guimin Chen, Shouyin Zhang, Geng Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2013, 5(2): 021005.
Paper No: JMR-12-1100
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023557
Published Online: March 26, 2013
View Article titled, Multistable Behaviors of Compliant Sarrus Mechanisms
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Deflection, Design, Equilibrium (Physics), Potential energy, Springs, Stiffness, Torque, Linkages, Torsion
Journal Articles

Double-Young Tristable Mechanisms

Guimin Chen, Yunlei Du
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2013, 5(1): 011007.
Paper No: JMR-12-1058
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007941
Published Online: November 28, 2012
View Article titled, Double-Young Tristable Mechanisms
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Topics: Engineering prototypes, Equilibrium (Physics), Optimization, Potential energy, Torque
Journal Articles

Design of Statically Balanced Spatial Mechanisms With Spring Suspensions

Po-Yang Lin
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021015.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006522
Published Online: April 25, 2012
View Article titled, Design of Statically Balanced Spatial Mechanisms With Spring Suspensions
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Topics: Design, Potential energy, Springs, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Perfect Static Balance of Linkages by Addition of Springs But Not Auxiliary Bodies

Sangamesh R. Deepak, G. K. Ananthasuresh
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021014.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006521
Published Online: April 25, 2012
View Article titled, Perfect Static Balance of Linkages by Addition of Springs But Not Auxiliary Bodies
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Topics: Linkages, Springs, Stress, Potential energy
Journal Articles

Position and Force Analysis of a Planar Tensegrity-Based Compliant Mechanism

Youngjin Moon, Carl D. Crane, III, Rodney G. Roberts
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2012, 4(1): 011004.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4005531
Published Online: February 3, 2012
View Article titled, Position and Force Analysis of a Planar Tensegrity-Based Compliant Mechanism
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Topics: Elastic constants, Equilibrium (Physics), Pistons, Potential energy, Springs, Stiffness, Tensegrity-based compliant mechanisms, Tensegrity
Journal Articles

Design of a Gravity-Balanced General Spatial Serial-Type Manipulator

Po-Yang Lin, Win-Bin Shieh, Dar-Zen Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031003.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001816
Published Online: June 21, 2010
View Article titled, Design of a Gravity-Balanced General Spatial Serial-Type Manipulator
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Topics: Gravity (Force), Manipulators, Springs, Design, Potential energy