J Joo, S Kota, N Kikuchi - Mechanics of structures and machines, 2000 - Taylor & Francis
The design of compliant mechanisms poses certain unique challenges because such mechanisms should have adequate flexibility to undergo desired deformations under the …
T Pigoski, M Griffis, J Duffy - Mechanism and machine theory, 1998 - Elsevier
The stiffness mapping matrix for a planar compliant mechanism is analyzed using two different reference frames. The first is rigidly attached to the fixed body of the coupling, whilst …
SH Lee, JH Lee, BJ Yi, SH Kim, YK Kwak - Mechatronics, 2005 - Elsevier
A closed-chain mechanism having redundancy in force domain can produce an effective spring effect by proper internal load distribution. The so-called antagonistic stiffness is …
A closed-form inverse force analysis was performed on a planar two-spring system. The two springs were grounded to pivots at one end and attached to a common pivot at the other. A …
T Pigoski, M Griffis, J Duffy - … and Information in …, 1992 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
The stiffness mapping matrix for a planar compliant mechanism is analyzed using two different reference frames. The first is rigidly attached to the fixed body of the coupling, whilst …
S Kota - Smart Structures and Materials 1999: Smart …, 1999 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Compliant mechanisms are monolithic mechanical structures that rely on elastic deformation to generate sophisticated mechanical functions. This paper presents an overview of …
Smart structures are" active" structures capable of sensing stimuli, and responding with active control. Static shape control of a smart structure is a controlled response involving …
Many artifacts made by humans are designed to be strong and rigid to keep their shape by resisting deformation. In contrast, nature prefers flexible bodies and tends to accept …
Robot-assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) presents patients with the benefits of reduced pain and shortened recovery time at a cost of perception deficiency to surgeons. In …