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Development of a Jumping Mechanism Inspired by Leg Synchronization of Planthopper

Yoshinobu Onozawa, Keisuke Yagi, Yoshikazu Mori
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2025, 17(2): 021011.
Paper No: JMR-24-1201
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066133
Published Online: September 3, 2024
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Topics: Design, Springs, Synchronization, Torque, Rotation
Journal Articles

Proximal Joint Compliance as a Passive Method for Ground Reaction Force Redirection During Legged Locomotion

Jason Gurney
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. March 2025, 17(3): 031006.
Paper No: JMR-24-1040
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066185
Published Online: September 3, 2024
View Article titled, Proximal Joint Compliance as a Passive Method for Ground Reaction Force Redirection During Legged Locomotion
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Topics: Control equipment, Knee, Legged locomotion, Simulation, Stiffness, Torque, Springs, Robotics, Stability
Journal Articles

Modeling Abduction Mechanism of Soft Actuator With Elastica for Robotic Hands

Sheng-Guan Lin, Jen-Yuan (James) Chang
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2025, 17(2): 021003.
Paper No: JMR-24-1055
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065750
Published Online: July 19, 2024
View Article titled, Modeling Abduction Mechanism of Soft Actuator With Elastica for Robotic Hands
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Topics: Actuators, Membranes, Springs, Deformation, Robotics, Stiffness, Modeling
Journal Articles

Design of an Efficient Non-Backdrivable Mechanism With Wrap Spring for Hand Prosthesis

Côme Butin, Yannick Aoustin, David Gouaillier, Damien Chablat
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2024, 16(10): 101015.
Paper No: JMR-23-1557
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064739
Published Online: March 29, 2024
View Article titled, Design of an Efficient Non-Backdrivable Mechanism With Wrap Spring for Hand Prosthesis
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Topics: Friction, Springs, Stress, Torque, Prostheses, Design, Manufacturing
Journal Articles

Construction and Multi-Mode Motion Analysis of Single-Degree-of-Freedom Four-Bar Multi-Mode Planar Mechanisms Based on Singular Configuration

Liangyi Nie, Huafeng Ding, Andrés Kecskeméthy
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2024, 16(10): 101012.
Paper No: JMR-23-1354
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064569
Published Online: March 5, 2024
View Article titled, Construction and Multi-Mode Motion Analysis of Single-Degree-of-Freedom Four-Bar Multi-Mode Planar Mechanisms Based on Singular Configuration
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Topics: Construction, Motion analysis, Springs, Torque
Journal Articles

Design, Modeling, and Control of a Compact and Reconfigurable Variable Stiffness Actuator Using Disc Spring

Chen Ji, Zhongqiang Zhang, Guanggui Cheng, Minxiu Kong, Ruifeng Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. September 2024, 16(9): 091006.
Paper No: JMR-23-1489
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064463
Published Online: February 1, 2024
View Article titled, Design, Modeling, and Control of a Compact and Reconfigurable Variable Stiffness Actuator Using Disc Spring
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Topics: Disks, Springs, Stiffness, Rollers, Torque, Actuators, Motors, Design, Compression
Journal Articles

A Multi-Objective Optimal Design Method for Gravity Compensators With Consideration of Minimizing Joint Reaction Forces

Vu Linh Nguyen
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2024, 16(8): 084501.
Paper No: JMR-23-1288
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064236
Published Online: January 11, 2024
View Article titled, A Multi-Objective Optimal Design Method for Gravity Compensators With Consideration of Minimizing Joint Reaction Forces
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Topics: Design, Gravity (Force), Optimization, Springs, Torque, Design methodology, Engines, Motors
Journal Articles

Constant Force Spring System With a Spiral: Accuracy Assessment

Vittorio Zampoli, Richard B. Hetnarski
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. March 2024, 16(3): 031016.
Paper No: JMR-23-1352
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4064130
Published Online: January 4, 2024
View Article titled, Constant Force Spring System With a Spiral: Accuracy Assessment
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Topics: Springs, Errors
Journal Articles

Ring Origami Spring Capable of Eversion Morphing

Yu Zou, Qianying Chen, Lu Lu, Xiying Li, Hongyuan Li, Li-Hua Shao, Huiling Duan, Pengyu Lv
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2024, 16(8): 081004.
Paper No: JMR-23-1348
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063978
Published Online: December 11, 2023
View Article titled, Ring Origami Spring Capable of Eversion Morphing
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Topics: Springs, Water, Shapes
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Locust-Inspired Jumping Mechanism Design and Improvement Based on Takeoff Stability

Xiaojuan Mo, Wenjie Ge, Yifei Ren, Donglai Zhao, Dunwen Wei, Donato Romano
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2024, 16(6): 061013.
Paper No: JMR-22-1560
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063406
Published Online: October 17, 2023
View Article titled, Locust-Inspired Jumping Mechanism Design and Improvement Based on Takeoff Stability
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Modeling, Optimization, Robots, Springs, Stability, Stiffness, Dynamic modeling, Dynamic stability
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Six-Bar Linkages With Compliant Mechanisms for Programmable Mechanical Structures

Michael Pieber, Johannes Gerstmayr
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2024, 16(6): 061008.
Paper No: JMR-23-1221
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4063168
Published Online: October 4, 2023
View Article titled, Six-Bar Linkages With Compliant Mechanisms for Programmable Mechanical Structures
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Topics: Bending (Stress), Compliant mechanisms, Errors, Finite element methods, Hinges, Linkages, Rotation, Stiffness, Mechanical structures, Torque
Journal Articles

Energy-Efficient Tristable Soft Gripper Using Shape Memory Alloy Wires for Gripping Convex and Concave Objects

Seon Mi Jo, Hae-Sung Yoon
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2024, 16(2): 021013.
Paper No: JMR-22-1521
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062983
Published Online: August 8, 2023
View Article titled, Energy-Efficient Tristable Soft Gripper Using Shape Memory Alloy Wires for Gripping Convex and Concave Objects
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Topics: Design, Energy efficiency, Grippers, Shape memory alloys, Springs, Wire, Shapes, Manufacturing
Journal Articles

A Reduced Mass-Spring-Mass-Model of Compliant Robots Dedicated to the Evaluation of Impact Forces

Guillaume Jeanneau, Vincent Bégoc, Sébastien Briot
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2024, 16(4): 041012.
Paper No: JMR-22-1535
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062946
Published Online: August 8, 2023
View Article titled, A Reduced Mass-Spring-Mass-Model of Compliant Robots Dedicated to the Evaluation of Impact Forces
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Topics: Robots, Springs, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Origami-Inspired Variable Stiffness Actuator for Safe Human–Robot Interaction

Bowen Zheng, Pengpeng Xu, Zhaoqi Guo, Longhan Xie
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2024, 16(4): 041009.
Paper No: JMR-22-1596
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062499
Published Online: June 9, 2023
View Article titled, Origami-Inspired Variable Stiffness Actuator for Safe Human–Robot Interaction
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Topics: Deflection, Stiffness, Torque, Motors, Springs, Actuators, Torsion, Origami-inspired design
Journal Articles

Design and Evaluation of a Smooth-Locking-Based Customizable Prosthetic Knee Joint

Kunyang Wang, Harry Williams, Zhihui Qian, Guowu Wei, Haohua Xiu, Wei Chen, Xuewei Lu, Jianqiao Jin, Lei Ren, Wei Liang, Luquan Ren
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. April 2024, 16(4): 041008.
Paper No: JMR-22-1158
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062498
Published Online: June 9, 2023
View Article titled, Design and Evaluation of a Smooth-Locking-Based Customizable Prosthetic Knee Joint
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Topics: Artificial limbs, Design, Knee, Springs, Prostheses, Anterior cruciate ligament, Relaxation (Physics)
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Emerging Gaits for a Quadrupedal Template Model With Segmented Legs

Lorenzo Boffa, Anna Sesselmann, Máximo A. Roa
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2023, 15(3): 031011.
Paper No: JMR-22-1272
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062388
Published Online: May 2, 2023
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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics), Knee, Limit cycles, Robots, Springs, Stability, Stiffness, Equations of motion, Eigenvalues, Elasticity
Journal Articles

Variable Stiffness and Antagonist Actuation for Cable-Driven Manipulators Inspired by the Bird Neck

Vimalesh Muralidharan, Nicolas Testard, Christine Chevallereau, Anick Abourachid, Philippe Wenger
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2023, 15(3): 035002.
Paper No: JMR-22-1185
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062302
Published Online: April 27, 2023
View Article titled, Variable Stiffness and Antagonist Actuation for Cable-Driven Manipulators Inspired by the Bird Neck
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Topics: Cables, Manipulators, Stiffness, Equilibrium (Physics), Springs
Journal Articles

Flexible Long-Reach Robotic Limbs Using Tape Springs for Mobility and Manipulation

Justin Quan, Dennis Hong
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2023, 15(3): 031009.
Paper No: JMR-22-1267
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062150
Published Online: April 18, 2023
View Article titled, Flexible Long-Reach Robotic Limbs Using Tape Springs for Mobility and Manipulation
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Topics: End effectors, Kinematics, Mechanical admittance, Springs, Stress, Design, Shapes, Weight (Mass), Mobile robots, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Control of Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Actuated Two Degrees-of-Freedom Robot Using PD-Based Pulse Width Modulation Strategy With Feed-Forward Outer Control Loop

Sushant Maurya, Ashish Dutta
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2023, 15(3): 031008.
Paper No: JMR-22-1128
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062212
Published Online: April 10, 2023
View Article titled, Control of Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Actuated Two Degrees-of-Freedom Robot Using PD-Based Pulse Width Modulation Strategy With Feed-Forward Outer Control Loop
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Topics: Control equipment, Degrees of freedom, Design, Dynamics (Mechanics), Feedforward control, Manipulators, Muscle, Pressure, Robots, Valves
Journal Articles

Direct Encoding of Tunable Stiffness Into an Origami-Inspired Jumping Robot Leg

Fuchen Chen, Daniel M. Aukes
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. March 2024, 16(3): 031012.
Paper No: JMR-22-1373
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056958
Published Online: March 29, 2023
View Article titled, Direct Encoding of Tunable Stiffness Into an Origami-Inspired Jumping Robot Leg
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Topics: Design, Robots, Springs, Stiffness, Laminates, Origami-inspired design, Motors