Soft robotics is a rapidly evolving field where robots are fabricated using highly deformable
materials and usually follow a bioinspired design. Their high dexterity and safety make them …

Abstract Beam-based Compliant Mechanisms (CMs) are increasingly studied and
implemented in precision engineering. Straight beams with uniform cross section are the …

This paper presents the design, analysis, and control of a novel compact, large range 1-DOF
micro manipulation mechanism. Leaf flexures were incorporated into a modular multilayer …

Compliant hinges are one of the most widely used design elements in precision mechanism
design. They enable higher precision rotation than multi-part hinges and facilitate the …

The recent developments in micro/nano-positioning technologies have highlighted the
demand for compact large range three-degrees-of-freedom (3-DOF) XY Θ mechanisms for …

Cellular Materials and Topology Optimization use a structured distribution of material to
achieve specific mechanical properties. The controlled distribution of material often leads to …

High-tech equipment critically relies on flexures for precise manipulation and measurement.
Through elastic deformation, flexures offer extreme position repeatability within a limited …

Soft grippers are ideal for grasping delicate, deformable objects with complex geometries.
Universal soft grippers have proven effective for grasping common objects, however …

Nanomanufacturing and nanoassembly require positioners capable of producing nanometer
order precision with millimeter order workspaces. Current nanopositioners are based on …

Based on the theory and characteristics of the coil spring, we proposed a pitch-varying
folded flexure hinge (PFFH), which is formed by a series of folded flexure units of variable …