Volume 14 Issue 6 | J. Mechanisms Robotics

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Guest Editorial

Special Section: Theory and Design of Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots

Dongming Gan, Stéphane Caro, Guimin Chen, Scott Nokleby, Jian S Dai

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060301. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055836

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View articletitled, Special Section: Theory and Design of Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots

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Topics: Design , Robots , Robotics

Special Section: Theory and Design of Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots

A Reconfigurable Modular Fixture With Redundant Actuation

Shengnan Lyu, Tianye Xu, Xilun Ding, Hang Xiao

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060901. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054244

Abstract

View articletitled, A Reconfigurable Modular Fixture With Redundant Actuation

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Topics: Design , Kinematics , Stiffness , Deformation , Conceptual design , Reliability , Linkages , Engineering prototypes

Kinematics, Dynamics, and Experiments of n(3RRlS) Reconfigurable Series–Parallel Manipulators for Capturing Space Noncooperative Targets

Chong Zhao, Ke Wang, Haifeng Zhao, Hongwei Guo, Rongqiang Liu

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060902. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054245

Abstract

View articletitled, Kinematics, Dynamics, and Experiments of n(3RRlS) Reconfigurable Series–Parallel Manipulators for Capturing Space Noncooperative Targets

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Jacobian matrices , Kinematics , Manipulators , Deformation

Design, Modeling, and Kinematics Analysis of a Modular Cable-Driven Manipulator

Renjie Ju, Dong Zhang, Jiakai Xu, Hao Yuan, Zhiwen Miao, Mengchu Zhou, Zhengcai Cao

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060903. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054206

Abstract

View articletitled, Design, Modeling, and Kinematics Analysis of a Modular Cable-Driven Manipulator

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Topics: Cables , Design , Kinematics , Manipulators , Modeling

Increasing Reliability of Self-Folding of the Origami Hypar

Addison Liu, Mykell Johnson, Cynthia Sung

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060904. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054310

Abstract

View articletitled, 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

A Snake-Inspired Swallowing Robot Based on Hoberman’s Linkages

Yang Zhang, Zeyu Qian, Hailin Huang, Xiaojun Yang, Bing Li

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060905. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054308

Abstract

View articletitled, A Snake-Inspired Swallowing Robot Based on Hoberman’s Linkages

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Topics: Design , Linkages , Robots , Electrical discharge machining , Engineering prototypes

A Modular Open-Source Continuum Manipulator for Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles

Justin L. Sitler, Long Wang

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060906. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054309

Abstract

View articletitled, A Modular Open-Source Continuum Manipulator for Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles

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Topics: Cables , Design , Kinematics , Remotely operated vehicles , Robots , Stiffness , Manipulators , Electronics

Origaker: A Novel Multi-Mimicry Quadruped Robot Based on a Metamorphic Mechanism

Zhao Tang, Kun Wang, Emmanouil Spyrakos-Papastavridis, Jian S. Dai

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060907. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054408

Abstract

View articletitled, Origaker: A Novel Multi-Mimicry Quadruped Robot Based on a Metamorphic Mechanism

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Topics: Robots , Biomimetics , Design , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Spinning (Textile)

Eccentric High-Force Soft Pneumatic Bending Actuator for Finger-Type Soft Grippers

Peilin Cheng, Yuze Ye, Bo Yan, Yebo Lu, Chuanyu Wu

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060908. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054510

Abstract

View articletitled, Eccentric High-Force Soft Pneumatic Bending Actuator for Finger-Type Soft Grippers

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Topics: Actuators , Grippers , Manufacturing , Pressure , Stress , Silicones , Design , Springs , Cylinders , Fibers

Design, Analysis, and Experiment of a Scissor-Shaped Deployable Metamorphic Hand

Hanlin Sun, Wei Sun, Bin Chen, Yu Hou, Jianyi Kong

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060909. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054576

Abstract

View articletitled, Design, Analysis, and Experiment of a Scissor-Shaped Deployable Metamorphic Hand

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Topics: Design , Grasping , Kinematics , Grippers

Enumerating the Nonisomorphic Configurations of a Modular Reconfigurable Robot

Jingkai Feng, Jinguo Liu

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060910. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054330

Abstract

View articletitled, Enumerating the Nonisomorphic Configurations of a Modular Reconfigurable Robot

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Topics: Robots , Theorems (Mathematics) , Atomic force microscopy

Vectorized Formulation of Newton-Euler Dynamics for Efficiently Computing Three-Dimensional Folding Chains

T. H. Fass, Guangbo Hao, Pádraig Cantillon-Murphy

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060911. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054311

Abstract

View articletitled, Vectorized Formulation of Newton-Euler Dynamics for Efficiently Computing Three-Dimensional Folding Chains

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Topics: Chain , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Computation , Algorithms

A Six Degrees-of-Freedom Soft Robotic Joint With Tilt-Arranged Origami Actuator

Sicong Liu, Jianhui Liu, Kehan Zou, Xiaocheng Wang, Zhonggui Fang, Juan Yi, Zheng Wang

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060912. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054731

Abstract

View articletitled, A Six Degrees-of-Freedom Soft Robotic Joint With Tilt-Arranged Origami Actuator

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Kinematics , Manipulators , Manufacturing , Robotics , Simulation , Rotation , Mechanical admittance , Elongation

Real-Time Reconfiguration Planning for the Dynamic Control of Reconfigurable Cable-Driven Parallel Robots

Hao Xiong, Huanhui Cao, Weifeng Zeng, Junchang Huang, Xiumin Diao, Wenjie Lu, Yunjiang Lou

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060913. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055255

Abstract

View articletitled, Real-Time Reconfiguration Planning for the Dynamic Control of Reconfigurable Cable-Driven Parallel Robots

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Topics: Cables , Robots , Trajectories (Physics) , Control equipment

Kinematic Analysis and Dimension Optimization of a New Reconfigurable Parallel Mechanism With 1R2T and 2R1T Operation Modes

Wei Ye, Lihuan Hu, Qinchuan Li

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 060914. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055327

Abstract

View articletitled, Kinematic Analysis and Dimension Optimization of a New Reconfigurable Parallel Mechanism With 1R2T and 2R1T Operation Modes

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Topics: Dimensions , Kinematic analysis , Kinematics , Optimization , Parallel mechanisms , Screws , Universal joints , Performance evaluation , Engineering prototypes , Switches

Research Papers

Position-Access Workspace of Slender Soft Manipulators

Walid Amehri, Gang Zheng, Alexandre Kruszewski

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 061001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054840

Abstract

View articletitled, Position-Access Workspace of Slender Soft Manipulators

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Topics: Manipulators , Tendons , End effectors

Modeling of Flexible-Link Manipulators Under Uncertain Parameters Based on Stochastic Finite Element Method

Fabian A. Lara-Molina

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 061002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054995

Abstract

View articletitled, Modeling of Flexible-Link Manipulators Under Uncertain Parameters Based on Stochastic Finite Element Method

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Topics: Flexible manipulators , Manipulators , Modeling , Uncertainty , Finite element methods , Stiffness

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

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 061003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054996

Abstract

View articletitled, 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

Closed-Loop Trajectory Tracking Control of a Cable-Driven Continuum Robot With Integrated Draw Tower Grating Sensor Feedback

Yongfeng Cao, Fan Feng, Zefeng Liu, Le Xie

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 061004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054997

Abstract

View articletitled, Closed-Loop Trajectory Tracking Control of a Cable-Driven Continuum Robot With Integrated Draw Tower Grating Sensor Feedback

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Topics: Diffraction gratings , Robots , Sensors , Shapes , Tracking control , Trajectories (Physics) , Algorithms , Cables , Feedback

Dynamics of Mobile Manipulators Using Dual Quaternion Algebra

Frederico Fernandes Afonso Silva, Juan José Quiroz-Omaña, Bruno Vilhena Adorno

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 061005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054320

Abstract

View articletitled, Dynamics of Mobile Manipulators Using Dual Quaternion Algebra

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Topics: Algebra , Algorithms , Manipulators , Robots , Robotics , Simulation , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Technical Brief

Actuation Arrangement of Rigid Foldable Waterbomb Origami

Sen Wang, Dongbo Liang, Hailin Huang, Bing Li, Rongqiang Liu, Fengfeng Xi

J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2022, 14(6): 064501. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055059

Abstract

View articletitled, Actuation Arrangement of Rigid Foldable Waterbomb Origami

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Topics: Degrees of freedom , Kinematics , Simulation , Computer software , Design

Guest Editorial

Special Section: Theory and Design of Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots

Special Section: Theory and Design of Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots

A Reconfigurable Modular Fixture With Redundant Actuation

Kinematics, Dynamics, and Experiments of n(3RRlS) Reconfigurable Series–Parallel Manipulators for Capturing Space Noncooperative Targets

Design, Modeling, and Kinematics Analysis of a Modular Cable-Driven Manipulator

Increasing Reliability of Self-Folding of the Origami Hypar

A Snake-Inspired Swallowing Robot Based on Hoberman’s Linkages

A Modular Open-Source Continuum Manipulator for Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles

Origaker: A Novel Multi-Mimicry Quadruped Robot Based on a Metamorphic Mechanism

Eccentric High-Force Soft Pneumatic Bending Actuator for Finger-Type Soft Grippers

Design, Analysis, and Experiment of a Scissor-Shaped Deployable Metamorphic Hand

Enumerating the Nonisomorphic Configurations of a Modular Reconfigurable Robot

Vectorized Formulation of Newton-Euler Dynamics for Efficiently Computing Three-Dimensional Folding Chains

A Six Degrees-of-Freedom Soft Robotic Joint With Tilt-Arranged Origami Actuator

Real-Time Reconfiguration Planning for the Dynamic Control of Reconfigurable Cable-Driven Parallel Robots

Kinematic Analysis and Dimension Optimization of a New Reconfigurable Parallel Mechanism With 1R2T and 2R1T Operation Modes

Research Papers

Position-Access Workspace of Slender Soft Manipulators

Modeling of Flexible-Link Manipulators Under Uncertain Parameters Based on Stochastic Finite Element Method

Design and Control of SLPM-Based Extensible Continuum Arm

Closed-Loop Trajectory Tracking Control of a Cable-Driven Continuum Robot With Integrated Draw Tower Grating Sensor Feedback

Dynamics of Mobile Manipulators Using Dual Quaternion Algebra

Technical Brief

Actuation Arrangement of Rigid Foldable Waterbomb Origami

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