Optimal dimensioning is a fundamental problem in the design of Parallel Manipulators
(PMs). However, this problem is revealed to be very hard to solve because many PM …

The design of aerospace systems is recognized as a complex interdisciplinary process.
Many studies have shown that the exchange of information among multiple disciplines often …

It is crucial for serial robots with redundant degrees-of-freedom to accomplish complex tasks
with high pose precision of the end-effector. However, due to the cumulative errors in each …

The gear form grinding accuracy is significantly affected by crucial geometric errors. The
gear form grinding process is a special line contact forming method. There are exclusive …

The curling hexapod robot is different from previous curling robots, which can mimic the
throwing actions of curlers. To ensure its performance, the size and control parameters of the …

Industrial processes involving manipulator robots require accurate positioning and orienting
for high-quality results. Any decrease in positional accuracy can result in resource wastage …

The dimensional optimization based on kinematic and dynamic performance indices is
proven significant for improving the operational performance of parallel robots. As the pose …

The manipulator arm design is generally related to a search for a compromise between
conflicting requirements. Finding this compromise requires the resolution of a bi-level …

This paper is the second part of the study of a planar manipulator and this section presents
the construction of a prototype manipulator. A fuzzy control system for the manipulator is …

Compliance capability is one of the most important properties of suspension systems for
rough-terrain robots. This imposes specific requirements on system stiffness design, which …