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August 2010
ISSN 1942-4302
EISSN 1942-4310
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Research Papers
Simultaneous Type and Dimensional Synthesis of Planar 1DOF Mechanisms Using Evolutionary Search and Convertible Agents (DETC2009-86722)
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001733
Topics:
Design
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Evolutionary computation
,
Genetic algorithms
,
Hinges
,
Optimization
Computing the Configuration Space for Tracing Paths Between Assembly Modes
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001734
Topics:
Manipulators
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Manufacturing
,
Path planning
,
Joining
Design of a Gravity-Balanced General Spatial Serial-Type Manipulator
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001816
Topics:
Gravity (Force)
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Manipulators
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Springs
,
Design
,
Potential energy
Mobility of Multichain Platform Mechanisms Under Differential Displacement
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001725
Topics:
Chain
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Manipulators
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Mechanical admittance
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Screws
,
Displacement
Static Joint Torque Determination of a Human Model for Standing and Seating Tasks Considering Balance
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001782
Topics:
Gravity (Force)
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Stability
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Stress
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Torque
,
Wounds
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Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Equations of state
Kinematic and Dynamic Analysis of a Two-Degree-of-Freedom Spherical Wrist
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001889
Topics:
Design
,
Dynamic analysis
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Hardware
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Kinematics
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Kinematic chains
,
Chain
,
Mechanical admittance
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Kinematic analysis
An Underactuated, Magnetic-Foot Robot for Steel Bridge Inspection
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001778
Topics:
Inspection
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Robots
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Steel
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Steel bridges
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Kinematics
,
Permanent magnets
,
Torque
,
Bridges (Structures)
,
Trajectories (Physics)
,
Design
Enhancing PKM Accuracy by Separating Actuation and Measurement: A 3DOF Case Study
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001779
Topics:
Chain
,
End effectors
,
Errors
,
Machinery
,
Optimization
,
Redundancy (Engineering)
,
Sensors
,
Kinematics
,
Machine tools
,
Modeling
Workspace Decomposition Based Dimensional Synthesis of a Novel Hybrid Reconfigurable Robot
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001781
Topics:
Design
,
Jacobian matrices
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Kinematics
,
Robots
,
End effectors
,
Screws
Mobility and Geometric Analysis of the Hoberman Switch-Pitch Ball and Its Variant
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001730
Topics:
Linkages
,
Mechanical admittance
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Screws
,
Switches
,
Kinematics
,
Geometry
Derivation of Topological Graphs of Some Planar 4DOF Redundant Closed Mechanisms by Contracted Graphs and Arrays
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001735
Topics:
Actuators
,
Degrees of freedom
,
Stiffness
,
Topology
,
Elasticity
,
Redundant manipulators
Interactive Dimensional Synthesis and Motion Design of Planar Single-Loop Closed Chains via Constraint Manifold Modification
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001775
Redundancy Resolution Using Tractrix—Simulations and Experiments
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001777
Topics:
Algorithms
,
End effectors
,
Manipulators
,
Redundancy (Engineering)
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Resolution (Optics)
,
Simulation
,
Robots
Geometry and Constraint Analysis of the Three-Spherical Kinematic Chain Based Parallel Mechanism
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001783
Topics:
Chain
,
Geometry
,
Kinematic chains
,
Parallel mechanisms
,
Screws
,
Kinematics
Instant Center Based Kinematic Formulation for Planar Wheeled Platforms
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031015.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001772
Topics:
Algebra
,
Kinematics
,
Wheels
,
Manipulators
,
Path planning
Geometric Determination of the Interference-Free Constant-Orientation Workspace of Parallel Cable-Driven Mechanisms
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 031016.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001780
Topics:
Cables
,
End effectors
Technical Briefs
A Pseudo-Rigid-Body Model for Large Deflections of Fixed-Clamped Carbon Nanotubes
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 034501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001726
Topics:
Carbon nanotubes
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Deflection
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Simulation
,
Deformation
A Parallel Mechanism With Singularities That are Self-Motions
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2010, 2(3): 034502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001737
Topics:
Parallel mechanisms
,
Design
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