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Novel soft gripper with adjustable performance based on blade flexures

Accepted Manuscript
Mauricio Arredondo-Soto, Enrique Cuan-Urquizo, Alfonso Gómez-Espinosa, Armando Roman-Flores, Rafiq Ahmad
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des.
Paper No: MD-24-1053
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066548
Published Online: September 13, 2024
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Topics: Blades, Design, Grippers, Robots, Displacement, Machine components, Overlays (Materials engineering), Rigid-body mechanisms, Shapes, Stiffness
Journal Articles

The Synthesis Method of Series-Based Bistable Compliant Mechanisms for Rigid-Body Guidance Problem Based on Geometrical Similarity Transformation of Pole Maps

Jingyu Jiang, Song Lin, Hanchao Wang, Niels Modler
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2024, 146(10): 103301.
Paper No: MD-23-1451
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065023
Published Online: April 9, 2024
View Article titled, The Synthesis Method of Series-Based Bistable Compliant Mechanisms for Rigid-Body Guidance Problem Based on Geometrical Similarity Transformation of Pole Maps
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Topics: Bistability, Compliant mechanisms, Poles (Building), Engineering prototypes, Design
Journal Articles

KULEX-Wrist: Design and Analysis of Linkage-Driven Exoskeleton for Wrist Assistance

Man Bok Hong, Dukchan Yoon, Jaehyun Park, Keehoon Kim
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2024, 146(8): 083303.
Paper No: MD-23-1545
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064491
Published Online: March 5, 2024
View Article titled, KULEX-Wrist: Design and Analysis of Linkage-Driven Exoskeleton for Wrist Assistance
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Topics: Chain, Design, Engineering prototypes, Exoskeleton devices, Kinematics, Linkages, Rotation, Stiffness, Actuators, Screws
Journal Articles

A Kinematics-Based Optimization Design for the Leg Mechanism of a Novel Earth Rover

Yifan Wu, Sheng Guo, Lianzheng Niu, Xinhua Yang, Fuqun Zhao, Yufan He
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. September 2024, 146(9): 093302.
Paper No: MD-23-1505
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064566
Published Online: March 5, 2024
View Article titled, A Kinematics-Based Optimization Design for the Leg Mechanism of a Novel Earth Rover
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Topics: Design, Jacobian matrices, Kinematics, Optimization, Simulation, Engineering prototypes, Parallel mechanisms
Journal Articles

If You Build It, Will They Understand? Considerations for Creating Shared Understanding Through Design Artifacts

Sandeep Krishkakumar, Cynthia Letting, Nicolas F. Soria Zurita, Jessica Menold
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2024, 146(3): 031404.
Paper No: MD-23-1237
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064239
Published Online: December 22, 2023
View Article titled, If You Build It, Will They Understand? Considerations for Creating Shared Understanding Through Design Artifacts
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Topics: Design, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Modeling and Design of a Five Degrees-of-Freedom Delta-Like Robot for Fast Pick-and-Place Applications

Valentin Le Mesle, Vincent Bégoc, Sébastien Briot
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2023, 145(12): 123302.
Paper No: MD-23-1088
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063359
Published Online: October 6, 2023
View Article titled, Modeling and Design of a Five Degrees-of-Freedom Delta-Like Robot for Fast Pick-and-Place Applications
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Topics: Design, Engineering prototypes, Robots, Rotation, Degrees of freedom, Kinematics, Optimization, End effectors
Journal Articles

A Thickness-Accommodating Method for Void-Free Design in Uniformly Thick Origami

Tae-Hyun Kim, Keon-Ik Jang, Dae-Young Lee, Jae-Hung Han
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. December 2023, 145(12): 123301.
Paper No: MD-23-1213
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063159
Published Online: August 29, 2023
View Article titled, A Thickness-Accommodating Method for Void-Free Design in Uniformly Thick Origami
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Topics: Design, Engineering prototypes, Membranes
Journal Articles

Positioning Accuracy Prediction and Tolerance Allocation of Cycloid Reducers Based on a BDTCA Model

Xincheng Wang, Luyang Li, Jianfeng Ye, Xuefeng Yang, Huaming Wang, Xigang He
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2023, 145(7): 073401.
Paper No: MD-22-1738
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062431
Published Online: May 18, 2023
View Article titled, Positioning Accuracy Prediction and Tolerance Allocation of Cycloid Reducers Based on a BDTCA Model
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Topics: Errors, Manufacturing, Gears, Engineering prototypes, Gear teeth
Journal Articles

Prototyping Strategies to Engage Stakeholders During Early Stages of Design: A Study Across Three Design Domains

Ilka Rodríguez-Calero, Shanna R. Daly, Grace Burleson, Kathleen H. Sienko
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2023, 145(4): 041413.
Paper No: MD-22-1353
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056815
Published Online: March 2, 2023
View Article titled, Prototyping Strategies to Engage Stakeholders During Early Stages of Design: A Study Across Three Design Domains
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Topics: Design, Engineering prototypes, Medical devices
Journal Articles

Objects of Collaboration: Roles and Sequences of Objects in Spanning Knowledge Group Boundaries in Design

Eric R. Brubaker, Sheri D. Sheppard, Pamela J. Hinds, Maria C. Yang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. March 2023, 145(3): 031404.
Paper No: MD-22-1365
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056798
Published Online: February 21, 2023
View Article titled, Objects of Collaboration: Roles and Sequences of Objects in Spanning Knowledge Group Boundaries in Design
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Topics: Design, Collaboration, Turbochargers, Engineering prototypes, Negotiation
Journal Articles

The Influence of Hand Tracking and Haptic Feedback for Virtual Prototype Evaluation in the Product Design Process

Almudena Palacios-Ibáñez, María Alonso-García, Manuel Contero, Jorge D. Camba
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2023, 145(4): 041403.
Paper No: MD-22-1381
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055952
Published Online: December 9, 2022
View Article titled, The Influence of Hand Tracking and Haptic Feedback for Virtual Prototype Evaluation in the Product Design Process
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Topics: Design, Feedback, Haptics, Product design, Product evaluation, Semantics, Virtual reality, Statistics, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Design and Kinematic Analysis of a Novel Deployable Antenna Mechanism for Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellites

Wen-ao Cao, Peng Cheng
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mech. Des. November 2022, 144(11): 114502.
Paper No: MD-22-1049
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055056
Published Online: August 9, 2022
View Article titled, Design and Kinematic Analysis of a Novel Deployable Antenna Mechanism for Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellites
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Linkages, Satellites, Synthetic aperture radar, Topology, Kinematic analysis, Manufacturing, Welding, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

A Phase Diagram-Based Stability Design Method for a Symmetrical Origami Waterbomb Base

Hongchuan Zhang, Benliang Zhu, Bicheng Chen, Chaoyu Cui, Hai Li, Xianmin Zhang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2022, 144(10): 103303.
Paper No: MD-22-1025
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054806
Published Online: July 1, 2022
View Article titled, A Phase Diagram-Based Stability Design Method for a Symmetrical Origami Waterbomb Base
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Topics: Design, Design methodology, Stability, Phase diagrams, Engineering prototypes, Kinematics, Symmetry (Physics)
Journal Articles

Transmission Mechanism Combining Self-Excited Vibrations and One-Way Clutches

Norio Yonezawa, Eiji Tsuchiya, Tomoyuki Toyama, Shigefumi Mori
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. August 2022, 144(8): 083401.
Paper No: MD-22-1080
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054452
Published Online: May 24, 2022
View Article titled, Transmission Mechanism Combining Self-Excited Vibrations and One-Way Clutches
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Topics: Engineering prototypes, Motors, Springs, Torque, Vibration, Steady state, Levers, Gears, Photodynamic therapy, Inertia (Mechanics)
Journal Articles

Assessing Early Stage Design Sketches and Reflections on Prototyping

Madhurima Das, Maria C. Yang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. April 2022, 144(4): 041403.
Paper No: MD-21-1364
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053463
Published Online: February 15, 2022
View Article titled, Assessing Early Stage Design Sketches and Reflections on Prototyping
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Topics: Design, Engineering prototypes, Reflection, Performance
Journal Articles

Design and Control Method of a Planar Omnidirectional Crawler Mechanism

Eri Takane, Kenjiro Tadakuma, Masahiro Watanabe, Masashi Konyo, Satoshi Tadokoro
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2022, 144(1): 013302.
Paper No: MD-20-1899
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051354
Published Online: July 21, 2021
View Article titled, Design and Control Method of a Planar Omnidirectional Crawler Mechanism
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Topics: Chain, Design, Engineering prototypes, Errors, Motors, Robots, Shapes, Rotation, Surface roughness, Mechanical admittance
Journal Articles

Optimum Design and Trafficability Analysis for an Articulated Wheel-Legged Forestry Chassis

Zhibo Sun, Dan Zhang, Zhilong Li, Yan Shi, Na Wang
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. January 2022, 144(1): 013301.
Paper No: MD-21-1108
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051539
Published Online: July 19, 2021
View Article titled, Optimum Design and Trafficability Analysis for an Articulated Wheel-Legged Forestry Chassis
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Topics: Design, Engineering prototypes, Wheels, Simulation, Kinematics, Optimization
Journal Articles

Double-Helix Linear Actuators

Andrew P. Sabelhaus, Kyle Zampaglione, Ellande Tang, Lee-Huang Chen, Adrian K. Agogino, Alice M. Agogino
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. October 2021, 143(10): 103301.
Paper No: MD-20-1546
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050739
Published Online: May 19, 2021
View Article titled, Double-Helix Linear Actuators
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Topics: Actuators, Engineering prototypes, Rails, Design
Journal Articles

A Mobile Bennett Network Constructed With Identical Square Panels

Fufu Yang, Yuan Gao, Shuailong Lu, Kunjing Chen
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. November 2021, 143(11): 113301.
Paper No: MD-20-1871
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050658
Published Online: May 6, 2021
View Article titled, A Mobile Bennett Network Constructed With Identical Square Panels
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Topics: Kinematics, Linkages, Construction, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Prototyping Human-Centered Products in the Age of Industry 4.0

Salman Ahmed, Lukman Irshad, H. Onan Demirel
Journal: Journal of Mechanical Design
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mech. Des. July 2021, 143(7): 071102.
Paper No: MD-20-1652
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050736
Published Online: May 6, 2021
View Article titled, Prototyping Human-Centered Products in the Age of Industry 4.0
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Topics: Computer-aided design, Design, Engineering prototypes, Ergonomics, Modeling, Assembly lines