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Origami-inspired Variable Stiffness actuator for Safe Human-Robot Interaction

Accepted Manuscript
Bowen Zheng, Pengpeng Xu, Zhaoqi Guo, Longhan Xie
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics.
Paper No: JMR-22-1596
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062499
Published Online: May 5, 2023
View Article titled, Origami-inspired Variable Stiffness actuator for Safe Human-Robot Interaction
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Topics: Actuators, Human-robot interaction, Origami-inspired design, Stiffness, Robots, Safety, Deflection, Design, Energy efficiency, Energy storage
Journal Articles

Designing and Analyzing Multistable Mechanisms Using Quadrilateral Boundary Rigid Origami

Munkyun Lee, Yuki Miyajima, Tomohiro Tachi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. January 2024, 16(1): 011008.
Paper No: JMR-22-1487
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062132
Published Online: March 28, 2023
View Article titled, Designing and Analyzing Multistable Mechanisms Using Quadrilateral Boundary Rigid Origami
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Topics: Design, Displacement, Hinges, Linkages, Optimization, Stiffness, Mirrors
Journal Articles

Graphic Transfer Matrix Method for Kinetostatic and Dynamic Analyses of Compliant Mechanisms

Lei Yuan, Mingxiang Ling, Jianhao Lai, Hai Li, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2024, 16(2): 021009.
Paper No: JMR-22-1220
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056827
Published Online: March 8, 2023
View Article titled, Graphic Transfer Matrix Method for Kinetostatic and Dynamic Analyses of Compliant Mechanisms
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Chain, Compliant mechanisms, Displacement, Hinges, Modeling, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Design and Analysis of an Active Swing Decoupling Compliant Mechanism With Multiple Co-Directional Input Branches

Guoshuai Liu, Pengbo Liu, Peng Yan, Yushu Shi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2024, 16(2): 021004.
Paper No: JMR-22-1437
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056674
Published Online: March 3, 2023
View Article titled, Design and Analysis of an Active Swing Decoupling Compliant Mechanism With Multiple Co-Directional Input Branches
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Design, Displacement, Hinges, Modeling, Rotation, Simulation, Finite element analysis, Deformation, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

A Zigzag-Based Thickness-Accommodating Foldable Prismatic Structure With a Single-Degree-of-Freedom

Jihui Li, Zhenyuan Yu, Zhiwei Zhu, Zichen Deng
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2023, 15(6): 061005.
Paper No: JMR-22-1108
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056252
Published Online: January 17, 2023
View Article titled, A Zigzag-Based Thickness-Accommodating Foldable Prismatic Structure With a Single-Degree-of-Freedom
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Topics: Cables, Design, Engineering prototypes, Engines, Hinges, Kinematics, Linkages, Manipulators, Manufacturing, Motors
Journal Articles

Design and Control of SLPM-Based Extensible Continuum Arm

Zheming Zhuang, Ze Zhang, Yuntao Guan, Wei Wei, Mi Li, Zhao Tang, Rongjie Kang, Zhibin Song, Jian S. Dai
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 061003.
Paper No: JMR-21-1741
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054996
Published Online: September 12, 2022
View Article titled, Design and Control of SLPM-Based Extensible Continuum Arm
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Topics: Control systems, Design, Engineering prototypes, Parallel mechanisms, Robots, Simulation, Springs, Cables, Stiffness, Screws
Journal Articles

Increasing Reliability of Self-Folding of the Origami Hypar

Addison Liu, Mykell Johnson, Cynthia Sung
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060904.
Paper No: JMR-21-1721
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054310
Published Online: April 25, 2022
View Article titled, Increasing Reliability of Self-Folding of the Origami Hypar
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Topics: Errors, Hinges, Manufacturing, Reliability, Simulation, Laminates, Shapes, Delamination, Simulation results, Springs
Journal Articles

Shrinkable Self-Similar Structure Design

Yohei Yamamoto, Jun Mitani
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2022, 14(4): 041003.
Paper No: JMR-21-1527
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053528
Published Online: February 21, 2022
View Article titled, Shrinkable Self-Similar Structure Design
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Topics: Design, Hinges, Shapes, Shrinkage (Materials), Linkages
Journal Articles

Hinges and Curved Lamina Emergent Torsional Joints in Cylindrical Developable Mechanisms

Kendall Seymour, Pietro Bilancia, Spencer Magleby, Larry Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2021, 13(3): 031002.
Paper No: JMR-20-1382
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049439
Published Online: March 15, 2021
View Article titled, Hinges and Curved Lamina Emergent Torsional Joints in Cylindrical Developable Mechanisms
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Topics: Cylinders, Deflection, Finite element analysis, Hinges, Membranes, Modeling, Nickel titanium alloys, Stiffness, Surgery, Cantilever beams
Journal Articles

Analysis of the Rigid Motion of a Conical Developable Mechanism

McKell Woodland, Michelle Hsiung, Erin L. Matheson, C. Alex Safsten, Jacob Greenwood, Denise M. Halverson, Larry L. Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2021, 13(3): 031008.
Paper No: JMR-20-1453
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050294
Published Online: March 12, 2021
View Article titled, Analysis of the Rigid Motion of a Conical Developable Mechanism
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Topics: Bifurcation, Hinges, Design
Journal Articles

A Tunable Variable-Torque Compliant Hinge Using Open-Section Shells

Shamanth Hampali, Anoosha Pai S, G. K. Ananthasuresh
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2020, 12(6): 061010.
Paper No: JMR-19-1538
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047440
Published Online: July 17, 2020
View Article titled, A Tunable Variable-Torque Compliant Hinge Using Open-Section Shells
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Topics: Hinges, Shells, Torque, Engineering prototypes, Design, Stiffness, Springs, Blocks (Building materials)
Journal Articles

Application of Support Vector Machine-Based Classification Extremum Method in Flexible Mechanism

Bin Bai, Ze Li, Junyi Zhang, Wei Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041014.
Paper No: JMR-19-1198
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046210
Published Online: March 9, 2020
View Article titled, Application of Support Vector Machine-Based Classification Extremum Method in Flexible Mechanism
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Topics: Event history analysis, Reliability, Support vector machines, Artificial neural networks, Quadratic programming, Optimization, Dynamics (Mechanics), Dynamic response, Machinery, Hinges
Journal Articles

A Bar and Hinge Model for Simulating Bistability in Origami Structures With Compliant Creases

Yi Zhu, Evgueni T. Filipov
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2020, 12(2): 021110.
Paper No: JMR-19-1425
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045955
Published Online: February 6, 2020
View Article titled, A Bar and Hinge Model for Simulating Bistability in Origami Structures With Compliant Creases
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Topics: Deformation, Hinges, Simulation, Springs, Stiffness, Geometry
Journal Articles

Rigidly Foldable Thick Origami Using Designed-Offset Linkages

Robert J. Lang, Nathan Brown, Brian Ignaut, Spencer Magleby, Larry Howell
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2020, 12(2): 021106.
Paper No: JMR-19-1420
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045940
Published Online: February 3, 2020
View Article titled, Rigidly Foldable Thick Origami Using Designed-Offset Linkages
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Topics: Kinematics, Linkages, Displacement, Hinges, Manufacturing
Journal Articles

A 3-R(SRS)RP Multi-Loop Mechanism for Space Manipulation: Design, Kinematics, Singularity, and Workspace

Chuanyang Li, Hongwei Guo, Dewei Tang, Huiyin Yan, Rongqiang Liu, Zongquan Deng
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011001.
Paper No: JMR-19-1100
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044911
Published Online: October 9, 2019
View Article titled, A 3-R(SRS)RP Multi-Loop Mechanism for Space Manipulation: Design, Kinematics, Singularity, and Workspace
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Hinges, Jacobian matrices
Journal Articles

A Micropump Sucker Using a Piezo-Driven Flexible Mechanism

Jihao Liu, Weixin Yan, Yanzheng Zhao
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2019, 11(4): 041009.
Paper No: JMR-18-1182
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043600
Published Online: May 17, 2019
View Article titled, A Micropump Sucker Using a Piezo-Driven Flexible Mechanism
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Bridges (Structures), Displacement, Hinges, Micropumps, Pressure, Stress, Actuators, Piezoelectric actuators, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Origami Kaleidocycle-Inspired Symmetric Multistable Compliant Mechanisms

Hongchuan Zhang, Benliang Zhu, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2019, 11(1): 011009.
Paper No: JMR-18-1088
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041586
Published Online: November 19, 2018
View Article titled, Origami Kaleidocycle-Inspired Symmetric Multistable Compliant Mechanisms
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Kinematics, Potential energy, Rotation, Hinges, Screws, Mechanical admittance
Journal Articles

Spring-Assisted Motorized Transmission for Efficient Hover by Four Flapping Wings

Yao-Wei Chin, Ziyuan Ang, Yukai Luo, Woei-Leong Chan, Javaan S. Chahl, Gih-Keong Lau
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061014.
Paper No: JMR-18-1116
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041430
Published Online: October 5, 2018
View Article titled, Spring-Assisted Motorized Transmission for Efficient Hover by Four Flapping Wings
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Topics: Wings, Hinges, Motors, Springs, Storage
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

A Three-Dimensional Printed, Nonassembly, Passive Dynamic Walking Toy: Design and Analysis

Christian L. Treviño, Joseph D. Galloway, II, Pranav A. Bhounsule
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061009.
Paper No: JMR-17-1211
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040634
Published Online: September 21, 2018
View Article titled, A Three-Dimensional Printed, Nonassembly, Passive Dynamic Walking Toy: Design and Analysis
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Topics: Additive manufacturing, Design, Hinges, Stability
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

A Model for Multi-Input Mechanical Advantage in Origami-Based Mechanisms

Jared Butler, Landen Bowen, Eric Wilcox, Adam Shrager, Mary I. Frecker, Paris von Lockette, Timothy W. Simpson, Robert J. Lang, Larry L. Howell, Spencer P. Magleby
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2018, 10(6): 061007.
Paper No: JMR-18-1064
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041199
Published Online: September 17, 2018
View Article titled, A Model for Multi-Input Mechanical Advantage in Origami-Based Mechanisms
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Topics: Compliant mechanisms, Deflection, Design, Hinges, Magnetic fields, Magnets, Stiffness, Rigid-body mechanisms, Testing, Actuators