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April 2017
ISSN 1942-4302
EISSN 1942-4310
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Guest Editorial
Special Issue: Selected Papers From IDETC 2016
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 020301.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036028
Topics:
Biomimetics
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Cables
,
Compliant mechanisms
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Design
,
Microscale devices
,
Robotics
,
Robots
Research Papers
Approximation of Cylindrical Surfaces With Deployable Bennett Networks
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035801
An Extended Family of Rigidly Foldable Origami Tubes
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035559
Topics:
Construction
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Cross section (Physics)
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Degrees of freedom
,
Design
,
Geometry
,
Kinematics
,
Linkages
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Metamaterials
,
Robots
,
Shapes
Design and Static Analysis of Elastic Force and Torque Limiting Devices for Safe Physical Human–Robot Interaction
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035683
A Monolithic Force-Balanced Oscillator
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035544
Topics:
Center of mass
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Design
,
Engineering prototypes
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Shape optimization
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Manufacturing
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Stiffness
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Oscillations
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Displacement
,
Shapes
,
Compliant mechanisms
Finding Only Finite Roots to Large Kinematic Synthesis Systems
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035967
Topics:
Kinematics
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Linkages
,
Polynomials
A Single-Degree-of-Freedom Self-Regulated Gravity Balancer for Adjustable Payload
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035561
Topics:
Gravity (Force)
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Springs
,
Design
Dimensional Synthesis of a MultiLoop Linkage With Single Input Using Parameterized Curves
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035799
Topics:
Airfoils
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Design
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Linkages
,
Shapes
,
Simulation
,
Case studies
Self-Foldability of Rigid Origami
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035558
Topics:
Bifurcation
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Design
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Kinematics
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Potential energy
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Springs
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Design engineering
Simultaneous Topological and Dimensional Synthesis of Planar Morphing Mechanisms
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035878
Force-Controlled Exploration for Updating Virtual Fixture Geometry in Model-Mediated Telemanipulation
Long Wang, Zihan Chen, Preetham Chalasani, Rashid M. Yasin, Peter Kazanzides, Russell H. Taylor, Nabil Simaan
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035684
Topics:
Control equipment
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Geometry
,
Robots
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Errors
,
Phantoms
,
Ablation (Vaporization technology)
Improving Prediction of Flapping-Wing Motion By Incorporating Actuator Constraints With Models of Aerodynamic Loads Using In-Flight Data
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035994
Design, Fabrication, and Modeling of an Electric–Magnetic Self-Folding Sheet
Landen Bowen, Kara Springsteen, Saad Ahmed, Erika Arrojado, Mary Frecker, Timothy W. Simpson, Zoubeida Ounaies, Paris von Lockette
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035966
Topics:
Actuators
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Approximation
,
Design
,
Dynamic models
,
Manufacturing
,
Modeling
,
Plasma desorption mass spectrometry
,
Stiffness
,
Dynamic modeling
,
Active materials
Thick Rigidly Foldable Origami Mechanisms Based on Synchronized Offset Rolling Contact Elements
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 021013.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035686
Topics:
Design
,
Hinges
,
Kinematics
,
Rolling contact
,
Rotation
Technical Brief
Robotic Modular Leg: Design, Analysis, and Experimentation
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 024501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035685
Topics:
Design
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Kinematics
,
Motors
,
Robotics
,
Robots
,
Trajectories (Physics)
,
Dynamic models
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
Nonlinear, Phase-Based Oscillator to Generate and Assist Periodic Motions
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 024502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036023
Topics:
Control equipment
,
Limit cycles
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Noise (Sound)
,
Oscillations
,
Pendulums
,
Simulation
,
Damping
,
Trajectories (Physics)
,
Signals
,
Robots
Design of Mechanisms to Draw Trigonometric Plane Curves
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 024503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035882
Topics:
Chain
MotionGen: Interactive Design and Editing of Planar Four-Bar Motions for Generating Pose and Geometric Constraints
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 024504.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035899
Topics:
Design
,
Kinematics
,
Linkages
,
Algorithms
,
Gears
,
Dimensions
,
Trenching machinery
,
Metal stamping
Design Innovation Paper
Soft Spherical Tensegrity Robot Design Using Rod-Centered Actuation and Control
Lee-Huang Chen, Kyunam Kim, Ellande Tang, Kevin Li, Richard House, Edward Liu Zhu, Kimberley Fountain, Alice M. Agogino, Adrian Agogino, Vytas Sunspiral, Erik Jung
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 025001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036014
Topics:
Cables
,
Design
,
Robots
,
Tensegrity
,
Tensegrity structures
,
Actuators
,
Simulation
Reconfigurable Modular Chain: A Reversible Material for Folding Three-Dimensional Lattice Structures
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2017, 9(2): 025002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035863
Topics:
Chain
,
Design
,
Robots
,
Shapes
,
Manufacturing
,
Mechanical properties
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