Abstract Though the Butterfly Bptimization Algorithm (BOA) has already proved its
effectiveness as a robust optimization algorithm, it has certain disadvantages. So, a new …

Four-bar linkages are one of the most widely used mechanisms in industries. This paper
presents a comparative study on the accuracy and efficiency of the optimum synthesis of …

This paper presents the dimensional synthesis of four-bar mechanisms for path generation.
The synthesis of the four-bar mechanisms is proposed using nine advanced optimization …

Traditional metaheuristics are easy to fall into local optimum when solving complex
dimensional synthesis problems. To solve this problem, a repellency evolutionary algorithm …

In this paper, the dimensional synthesis of the four-bar mechanism for path generation is
formulated using the relative angle motion analysis and the link geometry parameterization …

Metaheuristics are one of the most promising techniques for solving optimization problems.
Salp swarm algorithm (SSA) is a new swarm intelligence based metaheuristic. To improve …

In this study, we propose an error-feedback method (EFM) for constraint handling of the path-
generation problem, which replaces the traditional penalty-functional method. Moreover, it …

This work deals with the optimal dimensional synthesis of planar linkages. The paper
proposes a new search procedure to obtain the best linkage by means of hybridizing a Local …

A mathematical model of the coupler points generated by the revolute-revolute-spherical-
spherical (RRSS) mechanism is established. A characteristic of the projection of feature …

Mechanisms have allowed for the automation of complex, repetitive, demanding, or
dangerous tasks for humans. Among the different mechanisms, those with a closed …