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August 2019
ISSN 1942-4302
EISSN 1942-4310
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Review Article
Lower-Limb Prostheses and Exoskeletons With Energy Regeneration: Mechatronic Design and Optimization Review
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 040801.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043460
Topics:
Biomechanics
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Design
,
Exoskeleton devices
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Machinery
,
Optimization
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Prostheses
,
Regenerative braking
,
Energy storage
Research Papers
An Ankle Exoskeleton Using a Lightweight Motor to Create High Power Assistance for Push-Off
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043456
Topics:
Exoskeleton devices
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Motors
,
Design
,
Engines
,
Springs
Dynamics Analysis of Parallel Mechanism With Flexible Moving Platform Based on Floating Frame of Reference Formulation
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043045
Topics:
Deformation
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Dynamics (Mechanics)
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Parallel mechanisms
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Stress
,
Simulation
,
Equations of motion
Parameter Optimization for the Driving System of a 5 Degrees-of-Freedom Parallel Machining Robot With Planar Kinematic Chains
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043291
Topics:
Machining
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Motors
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Optimization
,
Robots
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Milling
,
Kinematic chains
,
Engines
,
Torque
A Buckling Flexure-Based Force-Limiting Mechanism
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043317
Topics:
Bending (Stress)
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Buckling
,
Stress
The Kinematics of Containment for N-Dimensional Ellipsoids
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043458
Topics:
Algebra
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Containment
,
Kinematics
Design of Planar 1-DOF Cam-Linkages for Lower-Limb Rehabilitation Via Kinematic-Mapping Motion Synthesis Framework
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043459
Topics:
Design
,
Kinematics
,
Linkages
Geometric Design With Multiple Realizable Motion Tasks in the Vicinity of a Planar Mechanism–Environment Contact
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043687
Topics:
Chain
,
Design
,
Geometry
,
Linkages
,
Wheelchairs
,
Kinematics
,
Orthotics
,
Artificial limbs
,
Poles (Building)
,
Trajectories (Physics)
A Hybrid Tracked-Wheeled Multi-Directional Mobile Robot
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043599
Topics:
Design
,
Mechanical admittance
,
Mobile robots
,
Robots
,
Wheels
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Algorithms
,
Dynamic stability
,
Stability
A Micropump Sucker Using a Piezo-Driven Flexible Mechanism
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043600
Topics:
Bending (Stress)
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Bridges (Structures)
,
Displacement
,
Hinges
,
Micropumps
,
Pressure
,
Stress
,
Actuators
,
Piezoelectric actuators
,
Engineering prototypes
Design, Modeling, and Motion Analysis of a Novel Fluid Actuated Spherical Rolling Robot
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043689
Design of Translational and Rotational Bistable Actuators Based on Dielectric Elastomer
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043602
Topics:
Actuators
,
Buckling
,
Deflection
,
Design
,
Elastomers
,
Equilibrium (Physics)
,
Membranes
,
Deformation
,
Electrodes
,
Switches
Biologically Inspired Design and Development of a Variable Stiffness Powered Ankle-Foot Prosthesis
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043603
Topics:
Actuators
,
Cycles
,
Design
,
Prostheses
,
Springs
,
Stiffness
,
Torque
,
Universal joints
,
Artificial limbs
,
Kinematics
Modeling and Mechanical Analysis of Snake Robots on Cylinders
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043683
Topics:
Cylinders
,
Robots
,
Winding (process)
The Design of Looped-Synchronous Mechanism With Duplicated Spatial Assur-Groups
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043457
Topics:
Design
,
Optimization
,
Simulation
,
Kinematics
Technical Brief
NAVARO II, a Novel Scissor-Based Planar Parallel Robot
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 044501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043330
Topics:
Chain
,
Kinematics
,
Manipulators
,
Robots
,
Modeling
,
Stiffness
,
Displacement
Design and Analysis of Reconfigurable Deployable Polyhedral Mechanisms With Straight Elements
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 044502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043601
Topics:
Construction
,
Design
,
Kinematics
,
Reciprocating motion
,
Switches
Design Innovation Paper
An Efficient Parking Solution: A Cam-Linkage Double-Parallelogram Mechanism Based 1-Degrees of Freedom Stack Parking System
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 045001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043688
Topics:
Linkages
,
Trajectories (Physics)
,
Design
Designing a Mobility Solution for Fully Autonomous Welding of Double-Hull Blocks
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 045002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043604
Topics:
Design
,
Dimensions
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Hull
,
Manipulators
,
Mechanical admittance
,
Mobile robots
,
Robots
,
Stability
,
Welding
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