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Proceedings Papers

Numerical Modeling of Air Cell Cushion and Estimation of Shear Force Distribution at Sitting Interface

Veysel Erel, Pavan Nuthi, Yixin Gu, Himanshu Purandare, Nischita Haldipurkar, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Proc. ASME. IMECE2021, Volume 5: Biomedical and Biotechnology, V005T05A018, November 1–5, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2021-71765
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2021-71765
View Paper titled, Numerical Modeling of Air Cell Cushion and Estimation of Shear Force Distribution at Sitting Interface
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Topics: Computer simulation, Shear (Mechanics)
Proceedings Papers

Development and Characterization of a Modular Soft Actuator Enabled Elbow Exoskeleton for Assistive Movements

Veysel Erel, Inderjeet Singh, Alexandra R. Lindsay, W. Y. Shi, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2021, Volume 8A: 45th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference (MR), V08AT08A046, August 17–19, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2021-71549
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-71549
View Paper titled, Development and Characterization of a Modular Soft Actuator Enabled Elbow Exoskeleton for Assistive Movements
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Topics: Actuators, Exoskeleton devices, Robotics
Proceedings Papers

Corrugated Diaphragm Actuator for Soft Robotic and Exoskeleton Applications

Veysel Erel, Alexandra R. Lindsay, Inderjeet Singh, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2021, Volume 7: 17th IEEE/ASME International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA), V007T07A007, August 17–19, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2021-71544
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-71544
View Paper titled, Corrugated Diaphragm Actuator for Soft Robotic and Exoskeleton Applications
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Topics: Actuators, Diaphragms (Mechanical devices), Diaphragms (Structural), Exoskeleton devices, Robotics
Proceedings Papers

Reduction of Whole Body Vibration in a Wide Frequency Range Using Inflation Pressure Control of Air Bladder Cushion

Pavan Nuthi, Yixin Gu, Aida Nasirian, Alexandra Lindsay, Himanshu Purandare, Nischita Haldipurkar, Kashish Shah, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2021, Volume 10: 33rd Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Sound (VIB), V010T10A017, August 17–19, 2021
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2021-71374
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2021-71374
View Paper titled, Reduction of Whole Body Vibration in a Wide Frequency Range Using Inflation Pressure Control of Air Bladder Cushion
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Topics: Accelerometers, Pressure control, Vibration
Journal Articles

Corrugated Diaphragm Actuator for Soft Robotic Applications

Veysel Erel, Alexandra R. Lindsay, Inderjeet Singh, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mech. Des. April 2022, 144(4): 045001.
Paper No: MD-21-1571
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052625
Published Online: November 11, 2021
View Article titled, Corrugated Diaphragm Actuator for Soft Robotic Applications
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Topics: Actuators, Displacement
Journal Articles

Angular Velocity Control of Pneumatic Soft Robotic Digits

W. Y. Shi, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Journal: ASME Letters in Dynamic Systems and Control
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
Letters Dyn. Sys. Control. July 2021, 1(3): 031015.
Paper No: ALDSC-20-1070
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050128
Published Online: March 11, 2021
View Article titled, Angular Velocity Control of Pneumatic Soft Robotic Digits
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Topics: Robotics, Hardware
Proceedings Papers

Characterization of Fluid-Filled Interconnected Dual-Cells for Reduction of Force and Linear Acceleration due to Blunt Impact

Veysel Erel, Alexandra R. Lindsay, Inderjeet Singh, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Proc. ASME. IMECE2020, Volume 5: Biomedical and Biotechnology, V005T05A054, November 16–19, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2020-23983
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2020-23983
View Paper titled, Characterization of Fluid-Filled Interconnected Dual-Cells for Reduction of Force and Linear Acceleration due to Blunt Impact
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Topics: Design, Fluids, Gears, Primary cells, Secondary cells, Shells, Simulation, Simulation results, Sports, Wounds
Proceedings Papers

Modeling and Simulation of Aircell Actuator Seat Cushion With Pneumatic Line Lag and Capacitative Effects

Pavan Nuthi, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Proc. ASME. DSCC2020, Volume 2: Intelligent Transportation/Vehicles; Manufacturing; Mechatronics; Engine/After-Treatment Systems; Soft Actuators/Manipulators; Modeling/Validation; Motion/Vibration Control Applications; Multi-Agent/Networked Systems; Path Planning/Motion Control; Renewable/Smart Energy Systems; Security/Privacy of Cyber-Physical Systems; Sensors/Actuators; Tracking Control Systems; Unmanned Ground/Aerial Vehicles; Vehicle Dynamics, Estimation, Control; Vibration/Control Systems; Vibrations, V002T27A001, October 5–7, 2020
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2020-3232
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2020-3232
View Paper titled, Modeling and Simulation of Aircell Actuator Seat Cushion With Pneumatic Line Lag and Capacitative Effects
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Topics: Actuators, Modeling, Simulation, Control equipment, Pressure, Rehabilitation devices, Risk, Wheelchairs, Wounds
Proceedings Papers

Interconnected Fluid-Filled Cells Design for Reduction of Linear Acceleration and Force Transfer to Prevent Concussion

Alexandra R. Lindsay, Usamah Chaudhary, Taylor N. Terry, Mahdi Haghshenas-Jaryani, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Proc. ASME. IMECE2019, Volume 3: Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering, V003T04A051, November 11–14, 2019
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2019-10675
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10675
View Paper titled, Interconnected Fluid-Filled Cells Design for Reduction of Linear Acceleration and Force Transfer to Prevent Concussion
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Topics: Design, Fluids, Secondary cells, Primary cells, Silicones, Urethane elastomers, Elastomers, Simulation, Sports
Proceedings Papers

A Quasi-Static Model for Studying Physical Interaction Between a Soft Robotic Digit and a Human Finger

Mahdi Haghshenas-Jaryani, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 5A: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT07A061, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-85629
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-85629
View Paper titled, A Quasi-Static Model for Studying Physical Interaction Between a Soft Robotic Digit and a Human Finger
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Topics: Robotics, Human-robot interaction, Stiffness, Computer simulation, Dynamics (Mechanics), End effectors, Exoskeleton devices, Finite element model, Modeling, Statics
Proceedings Papers

Control Implementation for Real-Time Pressure Adjusting Seat Cushion to Prevent Pressure Ulcers

Pavan Nuthi, Wei Carrigan, Charu Pande, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 6: 14th International Conference on Multibody Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Control, V006T09A014, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-86210
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-86210
View Paper titled, Control Implementation for Real-Time Pressure Adjusting Seat Cushion to Prevent Pressure Ulcers
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Topics: Pressure, Control algorithms, Electronics, High pressure (Physics), Pressure measurement, Wheelchairs
Proceedings Papers

Torque Characterization of a Novel Pneumatic Soft-and-Rigid Hybrid Actuator

Mahdi Haghshenas-Jaryani, Maulik Manvar, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Proc. ASME. DSCC2017, Volume 1: Aerospace Applications; Advances in Control Design Methods; Bio Engineering Applications; Advances in Non-Linear Control; Adaptive and Intelligent Systems Control; Advances in Wind Energy Systems; Advances in Robotics; Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics; Biomedical and Neural Systems Modeling, Diagnostics, and Control; Bio-Mechatronics and Physical Human Robot; Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Vehicles; Automotive Systems, V001T30A007, October 11–13, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DSCC2017-5201
https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5201
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Topics: Actuators, Torque, Pressure, Case studies, Elastomers, Engineering simulation, Equilibrium (Physics), Finite element analysis, Silicone rubber, Simulation
Proceedings Papers

A Pressure Modulating Sensorized Soft Actuator Array for Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Wei Carrigan, Pavan Nuthi, Charu Pande, Caleb P. Nothnagle, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2017, Volume 3: 19th International Conference on Advanced Vehicle Technologies; 14th International Conference on Design Education; 10th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices, V003T13A004, August 6–9, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2017-68191
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2017-68191
View Paper titled, A Pressure Modulating Sensorized Soft Actuator Array for Pressure Ulcer Prevention
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Topics: Actuators, Pressure, Engineering prototypes, Algorithms, Control equipment, Mechanical admittance, Wheelchairs
Proceedings Papers

Soft Robotic Rehabilitation Exoskeleton (REHAB Glove) for Hand Therapy

Mahdi Haghshenas-Jaryani, Caleb Nothnagle, Rita M. Patterson, Nicoleta Bugnariu, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2017, Volume 3: 19th International Conference on Advanced Vehicle Technologies; 14th International Conference on Design Education; 10th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices, V003T13A005, August 6–9, 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2017-68291
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2017-68291
View Paper titled, Soft Robotic Rehabilitation Exoskeleton (REHAB Glove) for Hand Therapy
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Topics: Exoskeleton devices, Patient rehabilitation, Patient treatment, Robotics, Design, Algorithms, Kinematics, Actuators, Dynamics (Mechanics), Feedback
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Kinematic Study of a Soft-and-Rigid Robotic Digit for Rehabilitation and Assistive Applications

Mahdi Haghshenas-Jaryani, Wei Carrigan, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara, Rita M. Patterson, Nicoleta Bugnariu, Timothy Niacaris
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2016, Volume 5B: 40th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A065, August 21–24, 2016
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2016-59921
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2016-59921
View Paper titled, Kinematic Study of a Soft-and-Rigid Robotic Digit for Rehabilitation and Assistive Applications
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Topics: Kinematics, Robotics, Rotation, Anatomy, Compression molding, Exoskeleton devices, Pressure, Silicone rubber, Skin, Vacuum
Proceedings Papers

Design and Development of a Novel Soft-and-Rigid Hybrid Actuator System for Robotic Applications

Mahdi Haghshenas-Jaryani, Wei Carrigan, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2015, Volume 5A: 39th Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT08A047, August 2–5, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2015-47761
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2015-47761
View Paper titled, Design and Development of a Novel Soft-and-Rigid Hybrid Actuator System for Robotic Applications
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Robotics, Pressure, Compression molding, Finite element analysis, Geometry, Manufacturing, Rubber, Shapes
Proceedings Papers

ANSYS Simulation of Impact Reduction With Fluid-Filled Interconnected Bubble Arrays

Rajeev Kumar, Wei Carrigan, Brian H. Dennis, Bo Yang, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2015, Volume 8: 27th Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, V008T13A031, August 2–5, 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2015-47905
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2015-47905
View Paper titled, ANSYS Simulation of Impact Reduction With Fluid-Filled Interconnected Bubble Arrays
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Topics: Bubbles, Fluids, Simulation, Design, Stress, Computer simulation, Construction, Elastomers, Finite element analysis, Fire
Proceedings Papers

Piezoelectric Thin Film AlN Annular Dual Contour Mode Bandpass Filter

Philip J. Stephanou, Gianluca Piazza, Carolyn D. White, Muthu B. J. Wijesundara, Albert P. Pisano
Proc. ASME. IMECE2005, Microelectromechanical Systems, 517-523, November 5–11, 2005
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: IMECE2005-81679
https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2005-81679
View Paper titled, Piezoelectric Thin Film AlN Annular Dual Contour Mode Bandpass Filter
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Topics: Filters, Thin films, Aluminum, Blocks (Building materials), Experimental characterization, Manufacturing, Microelectromechanical systems, Poles (Building), Semiconductor wafers, Vibration