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Volume 4, Issue 4

November 2012

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ISSN 1942-4302

EISSN 1942-4310

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A New Approach for Singularity Analysis and Closeness Measurement to Singularities of Parallel Manipulators

Xin-Jun Liu, Chao Wu, Jinsong Wang

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2012, 4(4): 041001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007004

Abstract

View articletitled, A New Approach for Singularity Analysis and Closeness Measurement to Singularities of Parallel Manipulators

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Topics: Manipulators

Finite Displacement Screw Operators With Embedded Chasles’ Motion

Jian S. Dai

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2012, 4(4): 041002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006951

Abstract

View articletitled, Finite Displacement Screw Operators With Embedded Chasles’ Motion

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Topics: Displacement , Rotation , Screws

Cusp Points in the Parameter Space of Degenerate 3-RPR Planar Parallel Manipulators

Montserrat Manubens, Guillaume Moroz, Damien Chablat, Philippe Wenger, Fabrice Rouillier

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2012, 4(4): 041003. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4006921

Abstract

View articletitled, Cusp Points in the Parameter Space of Degenerate 3-R<span class="underline">P</span>R Planar Parallel Manipulators

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Topics: Algebra , Algorithms , Computation , Computer-aided design , Manipulators , Polynomials

Power Analysis of Epicyclic Transmissions Based on Constraints

Chao Chen

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2012, 4(4): 041004. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007308

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View articletitled, Power Analysis of Epicyclic Transmissions Based on Constraints

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Gears , Kinematics , Planetary gears , Trains , Bearings , Electric vehicles

Planning Nonsingular Transitions Between Solutions of the Direct Kinematic Problem From the Joint Space

Erik Macho, Victor Petuya, Oscar Altuzarra, Alfonso Hernandez

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2012, 4(4): 041005. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007306

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View articletitled, Planning Nonsingular Transitions Between Solutions of the Direct Kinematic Problem From the Joint Space

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Topics: Kinematics , Manipulators

Mobility and Singularity Analysis of a Class of Two Degrees of Freedom Rotational Parallel Mechanisms Using a Visual Graphic Approach

Jingjun Yu, Xin Dong, Xu Pei, Xianwen Kong

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2012, 4(4): 041006. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007410

Abstract

View articletitled, Mobility and Singularity Analysis of a Class of Two Degrees of Freedom Rotational Parallel Mechanisms Using a Visual Graphic Approach

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Topics: Mechanical admittance , Screws , Parallel mechanisms

Design of Planar, Shape-Changing Rigid-Body Mechanisms for Morphing Aircraft Wings

Kai Zhao, James P. Schmiedeler, Andrew P. Murray

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2012, 4(4): 041007. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007449

Abstract

View articletitled, Design of Planar, Shape-Changing Rigid-Body Mechanisms for Morphing Aircraft Wings

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Topics: Blocks (Building materials) , Chain , Design , Shapes , Wings , Errors , Rigid-body mechanisms , Optimization , Aircraft , Image segmentation

Error Modeling and Experimental Validation of a Planar 3-PPR Parallel Manipulator With Joint Clearances

Guanglei Wu, Shaoping Bai, Jørgen A. Kepler, Stéphane Caro

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2012, 4(4): 041008. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007487

Abstract

View articletitled, Error Modeling and Experimental Validation of a Planar 3-<span class="underline">P</span>PR Parallel Manipulator With Joint Clearances

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Topics: Errors , Manipulators , Modeling

Curve Decomposition for Large Deflection Analysis of Fixed-Guided Beams With Application to Statically Balanced Compliant Mechanisms

Charles Kim, Donna Ebenstein

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2012, 4(4): 041009. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007488

Abstract

View articletitled, Curve Decomposition for Large Deflection Analysis of Fixed-Guided Beams With Application to Statically Balanced Compliant Mechanisms

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Topics: Compliant mechanisms , Deflection , Displacement , Stiffness , Stress

Active Joint Stiffness Regulation to Achieve Isotropic Compliance in the Euclidean Space

Nicola P. Belfiore, Matteo Verotti, Paolo Di Giamberardino, Imre J. Rudas

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2012, 4(4): 041010. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007307

Abstract

View articletitled, Active Joint Stiffness Regulation to Achieve Isotropic Compliance in the Euclidean Space

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Topics: Manipulators , Stiffness , Robots

Design of a Family of Ultra-Precision Linear Motion Mechanisms

Zhao Hongzhe, Bi Shusheng, Yu Jingjun, Guo Jun

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2012, 4(4): 041012. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007491

Abstract

View articletitled, Design of a Family of Ultra-Precision Linear Motion Mechanisms

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Topics: Blocks (Building materials) , Design , Finite element analysis , Kinematic chains , Springs , Manufacturing , Stress

Research Papers

A Six Degree of Freedom Epicyclic-Parallel Manipulator

Chao Chen, Thibault Gayral, Stéphane Caro, Damien Chablat, Guillaume Moroz, Sajeeva Abeywardena

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2012, 4(4): 041011. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007489

Abstract

View articletitled, A Six Degree of Freedom Epicyclic-Parallel Manipulator

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Topics: End effectors , Kinematics , Manipulators , Degrees of freedom

Design Innovation Papers

Inclined Links Hyper-Redundant Elephant Trunk-Like Robot

Oded Salomon, Alon Wolf

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2012, 4(4): 045001. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007203

Abstract

View articletitled, Inclined Links Hyper-Redundant Elephant Trunk-Like Robot

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Topics: Control equipment , Cylinders , Design , Engines , Kinematics , Motors , Robots , Rotation , Torque , Weight (Mass)

A Family of Biped Mechanisms With Two Revolute and Two Cylindric Joints

Chao Liu, Hui-Hui Yang, Yan-An Yao

J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2012, 4(4): 045002. doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4007204

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View articletitled, A Family of Biped Mechanisms With Two Revolute and Two Cylindric Joints

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Topics: Engineering prototypes , Kinematics , Robots , Simulation , Stability , Actuators , Mechanical admittance , Design

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A New Approach for Singularity Analysis and Closeness Measurement to Singularities of Parallel Manipulators

Finite Displacement Screw Operators With Embedded Chasles’ Motion

Cusp Points in the Parameter Space of Degenerate 3-RPR Planar Parallel Manipulators

Power Analysis of Epicyclic Transmissions Based on Constraints

Planning Nonsingular Transitions Between Solutions of the Direct Kinematic Problem From the Joint Space

Mobility and Singularity Analysis of a Class of Two Degrees of Freedom Rotational Parallel Mechanisms Using a Visual Graphic Approach

Design of Planar, Shape-Changing Rigid-Body Mechanisms for Morphing Aircraft Wings

Error Modeling and Experimental Validation of a Planar 3-PPR Parallel Manipulator With Joint Clearances

Curve Decomposition for Large Deflection Analysis of Fixed-Guided Beams With Application to Statically Balanced Compliant Mechanisms

Active Joint Stiffness Regulation to Achieve Isotropic Compliance in the Euclidean Space

Design of a Family of Ultra-Precision Linear Motion Mechanisms

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A Six Degree of Freedom Epicyclic-Parallel Manipulator

Design Innovation Papers

Inclined Links Hyper-Redundant Elephant Trunk-Like Robot

A Family of Biped Mechanisms With Two Revolute and Two Cylindric Joints

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