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Origami-Inspired Variable Stiffness Actuator for Safe Human–Robot Interaction

Bowen Zheng, Pengpeng Xu, Zhaoqi Guo, Longhan Xie
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2024, 16(4): 041009.
Paper No: JMR-22-1596
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062499
Published Online: June 9, 2023
View Article titled, Origami-Inspired Variable Stiffness Actuator for Safe Human–Robot Interaction
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Topics: Deflection, Stiffness, Torque, Motors, Springs, Actuators, Torsion, Origami-inspired design
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Design of Hybrid Fully Actuated and Self-Adaptive Mechanism for Anthropomorphic Robotic Finger

Chun-Tse Lee, Jen-Yuan (James) Chang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2023, 15(4): 041004.
Paper No: JMR-22-1011
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055061
Published Online: November 10, 2022
View Article titled, Design of Hybrid Fully Actuated and Self-Adaptive Mechanism for Anthropomorphic Robotic Finger
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Topics: Design, Grasping, Motors, Robotics, Stiffness, Tendons, Springs, Engines, Torsion
Journal Articles

A Flexure-Based Linear Guide With Torsion Reinforcement Structures

J. Rommers, M. Naves, D. M. Brouwer, J. L. Herder
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2022, 14(3): 031013.
Paper No: JMR-21-1127
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052971
Published Online: December 8, 2021
View Article titled, A Flexure-Based Linear Guide With Torsion Reinforcement Structures
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Design, End effectors, Engineering prototypes, Optimization, Springs, Stiffness, Torsion, Stress
Journal Articles

Static Balancing of Four-Bar Compliant Mechanisms With Torsion Springs by Exerting Negative Stiffness Using Linear Spring At the Instant Center of Rotation

Jorge A. Franco, Juan A. Gallego, Just L. Herder
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2021, 13(3): 031010.
Paper No: JMR-20-1438
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050313
Published Online: March 15, 2021
View Article titled, Static Balancing of Four-Bar Compliant Mechanisms With Torsion Springs by Exerting Negative Stiffness Using Linear Spring At the Instant Center of Rotation
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Linkages, Springs, Stiffness, Torsion, Rotation, Equilibrium (Physics)
Journal Articles

Deployable Convex Generalized Cylindrical Surfaces Using Torsional Joints

Todd G. Nelson, Luis M. Baldelomar Pinto, Jared T. Bruton, Zhicheng Deng, Curtis G. Nelson, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2021, 13(3): 031003.
Paper No: JMR-20-1436
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049951
Published Online: March 12, 2021
View Article titled, Deployable Convex Generalized Cylindrical Surfaces Using Torsional Joints
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Topics: Airfoils, Errors, Geometry, Optimization, Shapes, Springs, Stiffness, Stress, Torsion, Design
Journal Articles

A New Type of Soft Pneumatic Torsional Actuator With Helical Chambers for Flexible Machines

Wei Xiao, Dean Hu, Weixiong Chen, Gang Yang, Xu Han
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2021, 13(1): 011003.
Paper No: JMR-19-1471
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047989
Published Online: August 17, 2020
View Article titled, A New Type of Soft Pneumatic Torsional Actuator With Helical Chambers for Flexible Machines
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Topics: Actuators, Pressure, Torsion
Journal Articles

Synthesizing Mechanical Chains for Morphing Between Spatial Curves

Yucheng Li, Andrew P. Murray, David H. Myszka
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2020, 12(2): 021105.
Paper No: JMR-19-1428
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045938
Published Online: February 3, 2020
View Article titled, Synthesizing Mechanical Chains for Morphing Between Spatial Curves
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Topics: Chain, Design, Errors, Shapes, Kinematics, Torsion
Journal Articles

Degree of Freedom and Dynamic Analysis of the Multi-Loop Coupled Passive-Input Overconstrained Deployable Tetrahedral Mechanisms for Truss Antennas

Yundou Xu, Yang Chen, Wenlan Liu, Xiaofei Ma, Jiantao Yao, Yongsheng Zhao
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011010.
Paper No: JMR-19-1242
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044729
Published Online: October 17, 2019
View Article titled, Degree of Freedom and Dynamic Analysis of the Multi-Loop Coupled Passive-Input Overconstrained Deployable Tetrahedral Mechanisms for Truss Antennas
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Topics: Chain, Degrees of freedom, Springs, Stiffness, Torsion, Trusses (Building), Dynamic analysis
Journal Articles

Identification and Comparison for Continuous Motion Characteristics of Three Two-Degree-of-Freedom Pointing Mechanisms

Jingjun Yu, Zhao Jin, Xianwen Kong
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2017, 9(5): 051015.
Paper No: JMR-17-1042
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037568
Published Online: August 31, 2017
View Article titled, Identification and Comparison for Continuous Motion Characteristics of Three Two-Degree-of-Freedom Pointing Mechanisms
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Topics: Rotation, Scanning probe microscopy, Kinematics, Torsion
Journal Articles

Facilitating Deployable Mechanisms and Structures Via Developable Lamina Emergent Arrays

Todd G. Nelson, Robert J. Lang, Nathan A. Pehrson, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2016, 8(3): 031006.
Paper No: JMR-15-1169
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031901
Published Online: March 7, 2016
View Article titled, Facilitating Deployable Mechanisms and Structures Via Developable Lamina Emergent Arrays
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Topics: Displacement, Geometry, Stiffness, Stress, Tension, Torsion, Additive manufacturing, Compression, Hinges, Design
Journal Articles

Multitransformable Leaf-Out Origami With Bistable Behavior

Hiromi Yasuda, Zhisong Chen, Jinkyu Yang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
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

Trackhold: A Novel Passive Arm-Support Device

Basilio Lenzo, Marco Fontana, Simone Marcheschi, Fabio Salsedo, Antonio Frisoli, Massimo Bergamasco
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2016, 8(2): 021007.
Paper No: JMR-15-1020
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031716
Published Online: November 24, 2015
View Article titled, Trackhold: A Novel Passive Arm-Support Device
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Weight (Mass), End effectors, Sensors, Torsion
Journal Articles

A Polynomial Formulation of Inverse Kinematics of Rolling Contact

Lei Cui, Jian S. Dai
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2015, 7(4): 041003.
Paper No: JMR-13-1116
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029498
Published Online: November 1, 2015
View Article titled, A Polynomial Formulation of Inverse Kinematics of Rolling Contact
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Topics: Kinematics, Polynomials, Rolling contact, Rotation, Geometry, Torsion, Approximation, Particle spin, Spin (Aerodynamics)
Journal Articles

Evaluating Compliant Hinge Geometries for Origami-Inspired Mechanisms

Isaac L. Delimont, Spencer P. Magleby, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2015, 7(1): 011009.
Paper No: JMR-14-1263
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029325
Published Online: February 1, 2015
View Article titled, Evaluating Compliant Hinge Geometries for Origami-Inspired Mechanisms
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Compression, Deflection, Design, Hinges, Origami-inspired design, Rotation, Stiffness, Tension, Torsion
Journal Articles

Development and Validation of a Dynamic Model of Magneto-Active Elastomer Actuation of the Origami Waterbomb Base

Landen Bowen, Kara Springsteen, Hannah Feldstein, Mary Frecker, Timothy W. Simpson, Paris von Lockette
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2015, 7(1): 011010.
Paper No: JMR-14-1264
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029290
Published Online: February 1, 2015
View Article titled, Development and Validation of a Dynamic Model of Magneto-Active Elastomer Actuation of the Origami Waterbomb Base
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Topics: Active materials, Dynamic models, Elastomers, Magnetic fields, Simulation, Stiffness, Torque, Springs, Torsion, Design
Journal Articles

An Analytical Model for Calculating the Workspace of a Flexure Hexapod Nanopositioner

Hongliang Shi, Hai-Jun Su
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2013, 5(4): 041009.
Paper No: JMR-12-1143
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025041
Published Online: September 11, 2013
View Article titled, An Analytical Model for Calculating the Workspace of a Flexure Hexapod Nanopositioner
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Deformation, Kinematics, Wire, Errors, Torsion, Finite element model, Struts (Engineering), Degrees of freedom
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Multistable Behaviors of Compliant Sarrus Mechanisms

Guimin Chen, Shouyin Zhang, Geng Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
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