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Prediction and Uncertainty-Based Optimization of Assembly Accuracy for Opto-Mechanical Components With Multi-Fidelity Modeling

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Zhihao Fan, Xiaokai Mu, Hao Kang, Zibo Sun, Qingchao Sun, Wei Sun, Kaike Yang, Wenjing Ma
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2025, 147(11): 111701.
Paper No: MD-24-1890
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4068403
Published Online: May 12, 2025
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Topics: Manufacturing, Optimization, Uncertainty, Design, Artificial neural networks, Stiffness
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Sensitivity Analysis Based on the Fisher Information Matrix Applied to Systems With Random Design Inputs

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Luis Andrade, Robin Langley, Jiannan Yang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2025, 147(8): 081704.
Paper No: MD-24-1683
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4067867
Published Online: February 26, 2025
View Articletitled, Sensitivity Analysis Based on the Fisher Information Matrix Applied to Systems With Random Design Inputs
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Topics: Computation, Design, Eigenvalues, Entropy, Failure, Probability, Sensitivity analysis, Simulation, Uncertainty, Reliability
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Robust Design for Product Adaptation Considering Changes in Configurations and Parameters

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Reza Deabae, Deyi Xue
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2025, 147(2): 021402.
Paper No: MD-24-1129
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066223
Published Online: September 23, 2024
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Topics: Design, Product design, Uncertainty, Robustness
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Design and Optimization of a Cable-Driven Parallel Polishing Robot With Kinematic Error Modeling

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Bin Zhou, Shuainan Wu, Bin Zi, Weidong Zhu
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2025, 147(1): 013304.
Paper No: MD-24-1117
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065915
Published Online: August 21, 2024
View Articletitled, Design and Optimization of a Cable-Driven Parallel Polishing Robot With Kinematic Error Modeling
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Topics: Cables, Errors, Kinematics, Robots, Modeling, Pareto optimization, Stiffness, Polishing, Design, Optimization
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ERGO-II: An Improved Bayesian Optimization Technique for Robust Design With Multiple Objectives, Failed Evaluations, and Stochastic Parameters

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Jolan Wauters
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2024, 146(10): 101704.
Paper No: MD-23-1686
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064674
Published Online: March 18, 2024
View Articletitled, ERGO-II: An Improved Bayesian Optimization Technique for Robust Design With Multiple Objectives, Failed Evaluations, and Stochastic Parameters
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Uncertainty
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Multi-Task Learning for Design Under Uncertainty With Multi-Fidelity Partially Observed Information

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Yanwen Xu, Hao Wu, Zheng Liu, Pingfeng Wang, Yumeng Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2024, 146(8): 081704.
Paper No: MD-23-1618
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064492
Published Online: March 5, 2024
View Articletitled, Multi-Task Learning for Design Under Uncertainty With Multi-Fidelity Partially Observed Information
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Topics: Design, Design under uncertainty, Machine learning, Metamodeling, Optimization, Reliability, Reliability-based optimization, Uncertainty, Complex systems, Uncertainty quantification
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Untrained and Unmatched: Fast and Accurate Zero-Training Classification for Tabular Engineering Data

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Cyril Picard, Faez Ahmed
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2024, 146(9): 091705.
Paper No: MD-23-1678
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064811
Published Online: March 5, 2024
View Articletitled, Untrained and Unmatched: Fast and Accurate Zero-Training Classification for Tabular Engineering Data
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Topics: Design, Engineering design, Machine learning, Trains, Algorithms, Tradeoffs, Solar energy, Optimization, Uncertainty
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Accounting for Machine Learning Prediction Errors in Design

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Xiaoping Du
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2024, 146(5): 051709.
Paper No: MD-23-1484
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064278
Published Online: January 29, 2024
View Articletitled, Accounting for Machine Learning Prediction Errors in Design
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Topics: Design, Uncertainty
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Convolutional Dimension-Reduction With Knowledge Reasoning for Reliability Approximations of Structures Under High-Dimensional Spatial Uncertainties

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Luojie Shi, Kai Zhou, Zequn Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2024, 146(7): 071701.
Paper No: MD-23-1478
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064159
Published Online: January 12, 2024
View Articletitled, Convolutional Dimension-Reduction With Knowledge Reasoning for Reliability Approximations of Structures Under High-Dimensional Spatial Uncertainties
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Topics: Dimensions, Metamodeling, Reliability, Uncertainty, Uncertainty quantification, Finite element methods, Simulation, Regression models
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Safeguarding Multi-Fidelity Bayesian Optimization Against Large Model Form Errors and Heterogeneous Noise

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Zahra Zanjani Foumani, Amin Yousefpour, Mehdi Shishehbor, Ramin Bostanabad
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. June 2024, 146(6): 061703.
Paper No: MD-23-1380
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064160
Published Online: December 18, 2023
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Topics: Design, Noise (Sound), Optimization, Uncertainty quantification, Modeling, Manifolds, Errors, Uncertainty
Includes: Supplementary data
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A Reliability-Based Optimization Framework for Planning Operational Profiles for Unmanned Systems

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Indranil Hazra, Arko Chatterjee, Joseph Southgate, Matthew J. Weiner, Katrina M. Groth, Shapour Azarm
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. May 2024, 146(5): 051704.
Paper No: MD-23-1464
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063661
Published Online: November 30, 2023
View Articletitled, A Reliability-Based Optimization Framework for Planning Operational Profiles for Unmanned Systems
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Topics: Emergency core cooling systems, Engines, Optimization, Reliability, Reliability-based optimization, Simulation models, Uncertainty, Unmanned surface vehicles, Bayesian network, Event history analysis
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Requirements, Objectives, Both, or Neither: How to Formulate Complex Design Problems for Innovation Contests

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Ademir-Paolo Vrolijk, Zoe Szajnfarber
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2024, 146(3): 031402.
Paper No: MD-23-1298
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063568
Published Online: November 7, 2023
View Articletitled, Requirements, Objectives, Both, or Neither: How to Formulate Complex Design Problems for Innovation Contests
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Topics: Design, Innovation, Uncertainty
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An Overview of Uncertain Control Co-Design Formulations

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Saeed Azad, Daniel R. Herber
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2023, 145(9): 091709.
Paper No: MD-23-1071
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062753
Published Online: July 19, 2023
View Articletitled, An Overview of Uncertain Control Co-Design Formulations
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Topics: Uncertainty, Optimization, Design
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Evidence-Theory-Based Reliability Analysis From the Perspective of Focal Element Classification Using Deep Learning Approach

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L. Chen, Z. Zhang, G. Yang, Q. Zhou, Y. Xia, C. Jiang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2023, 145(7): 071702.
Paper No: MD-22-1753
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062271
Published Online: May 17, 2023
View Articletitled, Evidence-Theory-Based Reliability Analysis From the Perspective of Focal Element Classification Using Deep Learning Approach
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Topics: Dimensions, Errors, Event history analysis, Reliability, Uncertainty, Probability, Construction
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Degradation-Aware Ensemble of Diverse Predictors for Remaining Useful Life Prediction

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Venkat Nemani, Adam Thelen, Chao Hu, Steve Daining
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2023, 145(3): 031706.
Paper No: MD-22-1420
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056149
Published Online: November 24, 2022
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Topics: Batteries, Service life (Equipment), Rolling bearings, Uncertainty, Lithium-ion batteries, Bearings
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Positioning Accuracy Reliability Analysis of Industrial Robots Considering Epistemic Uncertainty and Correlation

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Lixiong Cao, Jie Liu, Jinhe Zhang, Chao Jiang, Dequan Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2023, 145(2): 023303.
Paper No: MD-22-1159
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055926
Published Online: November 17, 2022
View Articletitled, Positioning Accuracy Reliability Analysis of Industrial Robots Considering Epistemic Uncertainty and Correlation
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Topics: Event history analysis, Robots, Uncertainty, Modeling, Reliability
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Bi-Objective Surrogate Feasibility Robust Design Optimization Utilizing Expected Non-Dominated Improvement With Relaxation

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Randall J. Kania, Shapour Azarm
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2023, 145(3): 031703.
Paper No: MD-22-1363
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055738
Published Online: November 3, 2022
View Articletitled, Bi-Objective Surrogate Feasibility Robust Design Optimization Utilizing Expected Non-Dominated Improvement With Relaxation
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Relaxation (Physics), Uncertainty, Trusses (Building)
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Optimization-Based Disassembly Sequence Planning Under Uncertainty for Human–Robot Collaboration

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Hao-yu Liao, Yuhao Chen, Boyi Hu, Sara Behdad
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. February 2023, 145(2): 022001.
Paper No: MD-22-1495
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055901
Published Online: November 1, 2022
View Articletitled, Optimization-Based Disassembly Sequence Planning Under Uncertainty for Human–Robot Collaboration
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Topics: Human-robot collaboration, Optimization, Robots, Safety, Uncertainty, Sensitivity analysis, Computers
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GAN-DUF: Hierarchical Deep Generative Models for Design Under Free-Form Geometric Uncertainty

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Wei (Wayne) Chen, Doksoo Lee, Oluwaseyi Balogun, Wei Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2023, 145(1): 011703.
Paper No: MD-22-1256
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055898
Published Online: October 31, 2022
View Articletitled, GAN-DUF: Hierarchical Deep Generative Models for Design Under Free-Form Geometric Uncertainty
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Uncertainty, Manufacturing
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Decentralized and Centralized Planning for Multi-Robot Additive Manufacturing

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Laxmi Poudel, Saivipulteja Elagandula, Wenchao Zhou, Zhenghui Sha
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2023, 145(1): 012003.
Paper No: MD-22-1199
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055735
Published Online: October 10, 2022
View Articletitled, Decentralized and Centralized Planning for Multi-Robot Additive Manufacturing
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Topics: Additive manufacturing, Multi-robot systems, Printing, Robots, Uncertainty