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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
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
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Emerging Gaits for a Quadrupedal Template Model With Segmented Legs

Lorenzo Boffa, Anna Sesselmann, Máximo A. Roa
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
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
View Article titled, Emerging Gaits for a Quadrupedal Template Model With Segmented Legs
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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics), Knee, Limit cycles, Robots, Springs, Stability, Stiffness, Equations of motion, Eigenvalues, Elasticity
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A Novel Transformable Leg-Wheel Mechanism

Zhong Wei, Peng Ping, Yong Luo, Jia Liu, Dapeng Chen, Weixi Wang, Huiyu Sun, Aiguo Song, Guangming Song
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. March 2024, 16(3): 031008.
Paper No: JMR-22-1164
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4057069
Published Online: March 28, 2023
View Article titled, A Novel Transformable Leg-Wheel Mechanism
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Topics: Design, Knee, Simulation, Trajectories (Physics), Wheels, Legged locomotion, Robots, Kinematics, Actuators, Modeling
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Development of Lower Limb Exoskeleton for Walking Assistance Using Energy Recycled From Human Knee Joint

Bing Chen, Chenpu Shi, Chengwang Zheng, Bin Zi, Ping Zhao, Yuan Li
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2023, 15(5): 051007.
Paper No: JMR-22-1333
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055936
Published Online: November 24, 2022
View Article titled, Development of Lower Limb Exoskeleton for Walking Assistance Using Energy Recycled From Human Knee Joint
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Topics: Exoskeleton devices, Knee, Cycles, Recycling
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Lockable Lower-Limb Exoskeleton Based on a Novel Variable-Stiffness Joint: Reducing Physical Fatigue at Squatting

Zhuo Ma, Jianbin Liu, Guoyu Ma, Jingshuo Gao, Baojun Chen, Siyang Zuo
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2023, 15(5): 051008.
Paper No: JMR-22-1077
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055964
Published Online: November 24, 2022
View Article titled, Lockable Lower-Limb Exoskeleton Based on a Novel Variable-Stiffness Joint: Reducing Physical Fatigue at Squatting
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Topics: Exoskeleton devices, Fatigue, Stiffness, Torque, Pressure, Muscle, Energy consumption, Knee
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Experimental Verification of Kinematics and Kinetics in a Biomimetic Bipedal Robot

Alexander G. Steele, Apploinaire Etoundi, Alexander J. Hunt
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2023, 15(1): 014503.
Paper No: JMR-21-1467
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054441
Published Online: June 6, 2022
View Article titled, Experimental Verification of Kinematics and Kinetics in a Biomimetic Bipedal Robot
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Topics: Biomimetics, Design, Kinematics, Knee, Muscle, Robotics, Robots, Stiffness, Testing, Torque
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Design and Control of a Flexible Exoskeleton to Generate a Natural Full Gait for Lower-Limb Rehabilitation

Liu Biao, Liu Youwei, Xian Xiaoming, Wu Haoyi, Xie Longhan
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2023, 15(1): 011005.
Paper No: JMR-21-1407
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054248
Published Online: April 25, 2022
View Article titled, Design and Control of a Flexible Exoskeleton to Generate a Natural Full Gait for Lower-Limb Rehabilitation
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Topics: Cables, Exoskeleton devices, Torque, Muscle, Robots, Knee
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UPed: A Quadruped Robot Platform to Study Directional Leg Compliance

Jason Gurney, Ali Samare Filsoofi, Eric McClain, Chris Bolejack, Mahtab Aboufazeli, V. John Mathews, Sanford Meek
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2023, 15(1): 015001.
Paper No: JMR-21-1372
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053995
Published Online: April 25, 2022
View Article titled, UPed: A Quadruped Robot Platform to Study Directional Leg Compliance
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Topics: Design, Knee, Robots, Stiffness, Pistons, Pressure
Journal Articles

Design of a Four-Bar Latch Mechanism and a Shear-Based Rotary Viscous Damper for Single-Axis Prosthetic Knees

V. N. Murthy Arelekatti, Nina T. Petelina, W. Brett Johnson, Matthew J. Major, Amos G. Winter V
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2022, 14(3): 031011.
Paper No: JMR-21-1003
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052804
Published Online: November 18, 2021
View Article titled, Design of a Four-Bar Latch Mechanism and a Shear-Based Rotary Viscous Damper for Single-Axis Prosthetic Knees
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Topics: Artificial limbs, Dampers, Damping, Design, Knee, Stability
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Application of Floquet Theory to Human Gait Kinematics and Dynamics

Sandesh G. Bhat, Susheelkumar C. Subramanian, Thomas S. Sugar, Sangram Redkar
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2021, 13(6): 061003.
Paper No: JMR-20-1471
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4050199
Published Online: May 31, 2021
View Article titled, Application of Floquet Theory to Human Gait Kinematics and Dynamics
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Topics: Dynamic systems, Dynamics (Mechanics), Kinematics, Time series, Manifolds, Knee, Stability
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A Lower Limb Exoskeleton Recycling Energy From Knee and Ankle Joints to Assist Push-Off

Yihua Chang, Weixin Wang, Chenglong Fu
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2020, 12(5): 051011.
Paper No: JMR-19-1300
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046835
Published Online: May 11, 2020
View Article titled, A Lower Limb Exoskeleton Recycling Energy From Knee and Ankle Joints to Assist Push-Off
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Topics: Exoskeleton devices, Knee, Springs, Recycling, Design, Cycles, Ropes
Journal Articles

An Articulated Closed Kinematic Chain Planar Robotic Leg for High-Speed Locomotion

Yujiong Liu, Pinhas Ben-Tzvi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2020, 12(4): 041003.
Paper No: JMR-19-1178
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045689
Published Online: March 6, 2020
View Article titled, An Articulated Closed Kinematic Chain Planar Robotic Leg for High-Speed Locomotion
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Topics: Closed kinematic chains, Design, Dynamic models, Dynamics (Mechanics), Flight, Kinematics, Optimization, Robotics, Robots, Simulation
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Design, Control, and Pilot Study of a Lightweight and Modular Robotic Exoskeleton for Walking Assistance After Spinal Cord Injury

Josep M. Font-Llagunes, Urbano Lugrís, Daniel Clos, F. Javier Alonso, Javier Cuadrado
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2020, 12(3): 031008.
Paper No: JMR-19-1118
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045510
Published Online: January 13, 2020
View Article titled, Design, Control, and Pilot Study of a Lightweight and Modular Robotic Exoskeleton for Walking Assistance After Spinal Cord Injury
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Topics: Design, Exoskeleton devices, Knee, Motors, Orthotics, Robotics, Spinal cord, Wounds, Cycles
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The Effects of the Connection Stiffness of Robotic Exoskeletons on the Gait Quality and Comfort

Morteza Shafiei, Saeed Behzadipour
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2020, 12(1): 011007.
Paper No: JMR-19-1109
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044841
Published Online: October 8, 2019
View Article titled, The Effects of the Connection Stiffness of Robotic Exoskeletons on the Gait Quality and Comfort
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Topics: Exoskeleton devices, Stiffness, Knee
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Design and Preliminary Field Validation of a Fully Passive Prosthetic Knee Mechanism for Users With Transfemoral Amputation in India

V. N. Murthy Arelekatti, Amos G. Winter, V
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. June 2018, 10(3): 031007.
Paper No: JMR-15-1274
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4039222
Published Online: April 5, 2018
View Article titled, Design and Preliminary Field Validation of a Fully Passive Prosthetic Knee Mechanism for Users With Transfemoral Amputation in India
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Topics: Artificial limbs, Design, Kinematics, Knee, Prostheses, Engineering prototypes, Biomechanics, Developing nations, Stability
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Design and Kinematic Analysis of a Novel 3U P S/R P U Parallel Kinematic Mechanism With 2T2R Motion for Knee Diagnosis and Rehabilitation Tasks

Pedro Araujo-Gómez, Vicente Mata, Miguel Díaz-Rodríguez, Angel Valera, Alvaro Page
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. December 2017, 9(6): 061004.
Paper No: JMR-17-1031
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037800
Published Online: September 18, 2017
View Article titled, Design and Kinematic Analysis of a Novel 3U P S/R P U Parallel Kinematic Mechanism With 2T2R Motion for Knee Diagnosis and Rehabilitation Tasks
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Topics: Design, Displacement, Kinematics, Knee, Robots, Screws, Mechanical admittance, Jacobian matrices, End effectors, Conceptual design
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Design and Implementation of a Leg–Wheel Robot: Transleg

Zhong Wei, Guangming Song, Guifang Qiao, Ying Zhang, Huiyu Sun
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. October 2017, 9(5): 051001.
Paper No: JMR-16-1327
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4037018
Published Online: June 22, 2017
View Article titled, Design and Implementation of a Leg–Wheel Robot: Transleg
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Knee, Robots, Wheels, Wire, Yaw, Rotation
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A Novel Reconfigurable Gravity Balancer for Lower-Limb Rehabilitation With Switchable Hip/Knee-Only Exercise

Tzu-Yu Tseng, Yi-Jia Lin, Wei-Chun Hsu, Li-Fong Lin, Chin-Hsing Kuo
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. August 2017, 9(4): 041002.
Paper No: JMR-16-1039
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4036218
Published Online: April 27, 2017
View Article titled, A Novel Reconfigurable Gravity Balancer for Lower-Limb Rehabilitation With Switchable Hip/Knee-Only Exercise
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Topics: Gravity (Force), Knee, Potential energy, Springs, Design, Muscle, Electromyography, Simulation
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Smart Knee Brace Design With Parallel Coupled Compliant Plate Mechanism and Pennate Elastic Band Spring

Seungkook Jun, Xiaobo Zhou, Daniel K. Ramsey, Venkat N. Krovi
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. November 2015, 7(4): 041024.
Paper No: JMR-14-1184
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030653
Published Online: November 1, 2015
View Article titled, Smart Knee Brace Design With Parallel Coupled Compliant Plate Mechanism and Pennate Elastic Band Spring
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Topics: Bracing (Construction), Design, Exoskeleton devices, Knee, Springs, Stress, Stiffness, Engineering prototypes
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Computational Design of Stephenson II Six-Bar Function Generators for 11 Accuracy Points

Mark M. Plecnik, J. Michael McCarthy
Journal: Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Mechanisms Robotics. February 2016, 8(1): 011017.
Paper No: JMR-15-1055
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031124
Published Online: August 18, 2015
View Article titled, Computational Design of Stephenson II Six-Bar Function Generators for 11 Accuracy Points
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Topics: Design, Generators, Linkages, Knee