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Design and Implementation of Upper-Body Exoskeleton for Assistance of Individuals With Manual Handling Tasks

Bing Chen, Xiang Ni, Bin Zi, Qingsong Xu, Jun Qian
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. July 2024, 16(7): 071007.
Paper No: JMR-23-1199
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063455
Published Online: October 16, 2023
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Topics: Exoskeleton devices, Muscle, Design, Stress, Torque, Cables
Journal Articles

Control of Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Actuated Two Degrees-of-Freedom Robot Using PD-Based Pulse Width Modulation Strategy With Feed-Forward Outer Control Loop

Sushant Maurya, Ashish Dutta
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2023, 15(3): 031008.
Paper No: JMR-22-1128
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062212
Published Online: April 10, 2023
View Article titled, Control of Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Actuated Two Degrees-of-Freedom Robot Using PD-Based Pulse Width Modulation Strategy With Feed-Forward Outer Control Loop
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Topics: Control equipment, Degrees of freedom, Design, Dynamics (Mechanics), Feedforward control, Manipulators, Muscle, Pressure, Robots, Valves
Journal Articles

Lockable Lower-Limb Exoskeleton Based on a Novel Variable-Stiffness Joint: Reducing Physical Fatigue at Squatting

Zhuo Ma, Jianbin Liu, Guoyu Ma, Jingshuo Gao, Baojun Chen, Siyang Zuo
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2023, 15(5): 051008.
Paper No: JMR-22-1077
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055964
Published Online: November 24, 2022
View Article titled, Lockable Lower-Limb Exoskeleton Based on a Novel Variable-Stiffness Joint: Reducing Physical Fatigue at Squatting
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Topics: Exoskeleton devices, Fatigue, Stiffness, Torque, Pressure, Muscle, Energy consumption, Knee
Journal Articles

Experimental Verification of Kinematics and Kinetics in a Biomimetic Bipedal Robot

Alexander G. Steele, Apploinaire Etoundi, Alexander J. Hunt
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2023, 15(1): 014503.
Paper No: JMR-21-1467
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054441
Published Online: June 6, 2022
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Topics: Biomimetics, Design, Kinematics, Knee, Muscle, Robotics, Robots, Stiffness, Testing, Torque
Journal Articles

Design and Control of a Flexible Exoskeleton to Generate a Natural Full Gait for Lower-Limb Rehabilitation

Liu Biao, Liu Youwei, Xian Xiaoming, Wu Haoyi, Xie Longhan
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2023, 15(1): 011005.
Paper No: JMR-21-1407
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054248
Published Online: April 25, 2022
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Topics: Cables, Exoskeleton devices, Torque, Muscle, Robots, Knee
Journal Articles

Modeling, Control, and Simulation of a 3-Degrees of Freedom Mechanism Actuated by Pneumatic Artificial Muscles for Upper Limb Prosthesis Application

A. T. Markus, M. R. Sobczyk, E. A. Perondi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2023, 15(1): 011002.
Paper No: JMR-21-1596
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054084
Published Online: April 25, 2022
View Article titled, Modeling, Control, and Simulation of a 3-Degrees of Freedom Mechanism Actuated by Pneumatic Artificial Muscles for Upper Limb Prosthesis Application
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Topics: Actuators, Artificial limbs, Dynamics (Mechanics), Errors, Muscle, Pressure, Prostheses, Simulation, Valves, Control equipment
Journal Articles

Design Framework and Clinical Evaluation of a Passive Hydraulic Patient Simulator for Biceps Spasticity Assessment Training

Yinan Pei, Randy H. Ewoldt, Christopher M. Zallek, Elizabeth T. Hsiao-Wecksler
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2021, 13(4): 041006.
Paper No: JMR-20-1265
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050099
Published Online: April 9, 2021
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Topics: Design, Muscle, Torque, Design engineering, Dampers
Journal Articles

Modeling and Simulation of Robotic Finger Powered by Nylon Artificial Muscles

Lokesh Saharan, Lianjun Wu, Yonas Tadesse
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 014501.
Paper No: JMR-19-1035
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044740
Published Online: October 8, 2019
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Topics: Muscle, Robotics, Simulation, Modeling, Actuators, Polymers
Journal Articles

Sliding Filament Joint Mechanism: Biomimetic Artificial Joint Mechanism for Artificial Skeletal Muscles

Kyeong Ho Cho, Ho Sang Jung, Sang Yul Yang, Youngeun Kim, Hugo Rodrigue, Hyungpil Moon, Ja Choon Koo, Hyouk Ryeol Choi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2019, 11(2): 021004.
Paper No: JMR-18-1265
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042349
Published Online: February 27, 2019
View Article titled, Sliding Filament Joint Mechanism: Biomimetic Artificial Joint Mechanism for Artificial Skeletal Muscles
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Topics: Artificial joints, Biomimetics, Displacement, Gears, Muscle, Rotation, Wire, Actuators, Weight (Mass), Shrinkage (Materials)
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Soft Actuating Sit-to-Stand Trainer Seat

A. Fraiszudeen, C. H. Yeow
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2019, 11(1): 014501.
Paper No: JMR-17-1081
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041630
Published Online: November 13, 2018
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Topics: Actuators, Control systems, Design, Manufacturing, Muscle, Signals, Dimensions, Weight (Mass), Electromyography, Robots
Journal Articles

Ball and Beam Balancing Mechanism Actuated With Pneumatic Artificial Muscles

Željko Šitum, Petar Trslić
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2018, 10(5): 055001.
Paper No: JMR-17-1156
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040490
Published Online: June 27, 2018
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Topics: Control equipment, Design, Muscle, Proportional valves
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
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Topics: Gravity (Force), Knee, Potential energy, Springs, Design, Muscle, Electromyography, Simulation
Journal Articles

A McKibben Type Sleeve Pneumatic Muscle and Integrated Mechanism for Improved Stroke Length

Michael F. Cullinan, Eamonn Bourke, Kevin Kelly, Conor McGinn
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2017, 9(1): 011013.
Paper No: JMR-16-1266
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035496
Published Online: January 11, 2017
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Topics: Muscle, Design, Pulleys
Journal Articles

On the Technological Instantiation of a Biomimetic Leg Concept for Agile Quadrupedal Locomotion

Elena Garcia, Juan C. Arevalo, Manuel Cestari, Daniel Sanz-Merodio
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2015, 7(3): 031005.
Paper No: JMR-13-1124
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4028306
Published Online: August 1, 2015
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Topics: Actuators, Biomimetics, Engineering prototypes, Kinematics, Robots, Springs, Torque, Cycles, Energy storage, Muscle
Journal Articles

Model Validation of an Octopus Inspired Continuum Robotic Arm for Use in Underwater Environments

Tianjiang Zheng, David T. Branson, Emanuele Guglielmino, Rongjie Kang, Gustavo A. Medrano Cerda, Matteo Cianchetti, Maurizio Follador, Isuru S. Godage, Darwin G. Caldwell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2013, 5(2): 021004.
Paper No: JMR-12-1047
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023636
Published Online: March 26, 2013
View Article titled, Model Validation of an Octopus Inspired Continuum Robotic Arm for Use in Underwater Environments
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Topics: Actuators, Cables, Dynamic models, Engineering prototypes, Gravity (Force), Kinematics, Model validation, Muscle, Robotics, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Graphical Facial Expression Analysis and Design Method: An Approach to Determine Humanoid Skin Deformation

Yonas Tadesse, Shashank Priya
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. May 2012, 4(2): 021010.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006519
Published Online: April 25, 2012
View Article titled, Graphical Facial Expression Analysis and Design Method: An Approach to Determine Humanoid Skin Deformation
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Topics: Actuators, Deformation, Engineering prototypes, Skin, Design, Friction, Robotics, Muscle
Journal Articles

On the Kinematics of the Octopus’s Arm

Yaron Levinson, Reuven Segev
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2010, 2(1): 011008.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000528
Published Online: November 24, 2009
View Article titled, On the Kinematics of the Octopus’s Arm
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Topics: Deformation, Fibers, Kinematics, Muscle
Journal Articles

The Design of an Expressive Humanlike Socially Assistive Robot

Brian Allison, Goldie Nejat, Emmeline Kao
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2009, 1(1): 011001.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2959097
Published Online: July 29, 2008
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Topics: Design, Muscle, Robots