This paper presents a novel analytical approach for synthesizing a path-generation
mechanism without any limitation on the number of precision points. Compared with …

Although significant advances have been made in mechanism synthesis to find a
mechanism generating a desired motion at its end-effector, no available synthesis methods …

Modular and reconfigurable manipulators have gained popularity especially in the service
sector, where the use of customized configurations has increased. Adaptable modular …

Using the topology optimization can be an effective means of synthesizing planar rigid-body
linkage mechanisms to generate desired motion, as it does not require a baseline …

Studies on the topology optimization of linkage mechanisms have thus far focused mainly on
mechanism synthesis considering only kinematic characteristics describing a desired path …

Topology optimization methods have widely been used in various industries, owing to their
potential for providing promising design candidates for mechanical devices. However, their …

This paper proposes a deep generative model-based framework for synthesizing four-bar
linkage mechanisms that satisfy specified kinematic and quasi-static conditions. We define …

Under the conditions of large steering angle, conventional designs of steering linkage
systems face challenges in simultaneously optimizing precision and work transmission …

The transformable wheel mechanism of a trifooted mobile service robot determines its
driving performance. Currently, two independent actuators adjust the wheel's three feet …

Since wearable linkage mechanisms could control the moment transmission from actuator
(s) to wearers, they can help ensure that even low-cost wearable systems provide advanced …