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Journal Articles

Automatic Design of Dielectric Elastomer-Based Crawling Robots Using Shape and Topology Optimization

Bicheng Chen, Nianfeng Wang, Rixin Wang, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang, Wenjie Sun, Wei Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2023, 15(2): 021006.
Paper No: JMR-22-1026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054642
Published Online: June 21, 2022
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Topics: Deformation, Design, Elastomers, Optimization, Robots, Shapes, Topology, Actuators, Finite element analysis, B-splines
Journal Articles

Optimization of Translational Flexure Joints Using Corrugated Units Under Stress Constraints

Canran Li, Nianfeng Wang, Fan Yue, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2021, 13(6): 061006.
Paper No: JMR-20-1439
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050763
Published Online: June 1, 2021
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Displacement, Finite element analysis, Optimization, Stress, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Design, Kinematics, and Application of Axially and Radially Expandable Modular Soft Pneumatic Actuators

Nianfeng Wang, Bicheng Chen, XianDong Ge, Xianmin Zhang, Wei Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2021, 13(2): 021019.
Paper No: JMR-20-1135
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049973
Published Online: March 5, 2021
View Article titled, Design, Kinematics, and Application of Axially and Radially Expandable Modular Soft Pneumatic Actuators
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Topics: Deformation, Design, Kinematics, Manufacturing, Modeling, Pneumatic actuators, Pressure, Robots
Proceedings Papers

Optimization of a 2DOF Positioning Stage Using Corrugated Flexure Units Under Stress Constraints

Nianfeng Wang, Fan Yue, Canran Li, Xianmin Zhang
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2019, Volume 5A: 43rd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT07A009, August 18–21, 2019
Paper No: DETC2019-97758
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2019-97758
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Optimization, Stress, Displacement, Stiffness, Design
Journal Articles

Design of Translational and Rotational Bistable Actuators Based on Dielectric Elastomer

Nianfeng Wang, Chaoyu Cui, Bicheng Chen, Hao Guo, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041011.
Paper No: JMR-18-1295
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043602
Published Online: May 17, 2019
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Topics: Actuators, Buckling, Deflection, Design, Elastomers, Equilibrium (Physics), Membranes, Deformation, Electrodes, Switches
Journal Articles

Exploration of Translational Joint Design Using Corrugated Flexure Units With Bézier Curve Segments

Nianfeng Wang, Zhiyuan Zhang, Fan Yue, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mech. Des. May 2019, 141(5): 052301.
Paper No: MD-18-1670
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042366
Published Online: January 11, 2019
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Design, Stiffness, Finite element analysis
Proceedings Papers

Design of a Micro-Positioning Stage Using Corrugated Flexure Beam With Cubic Bézier Curve Segments

Nianfeng Wang, Zhiyuan Zhang, Xianmin Zhang
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 5A: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05AT07A005, August 26–29, 2018
Paper No: DETC2018-85345
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-85345
View Paper titled, Design of a Micro-Positioning Stage Using Corrugated Flexure Beam With Cubic Bézier Curve Segments
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Design, Stiffness, Finite element analysis, Elasticity, Hinges, Modeling, Optimization, Shapes