[图书][B] Statics and kinematics with applications to robotics

J Duffy - 1996 - books.google.com
Robotic manipulators are becoming increasingly important in research and industry, and an
understanding of statics and kinematics is essential to solving problems in this field. This …

Topological Synthesis of Compliant Mechanisms Using Linear Beam Elements*

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 …

Stiffness mappings employing different frames of reference

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 …

Optimization and experimental verification for the antagonistic stiffness in redundantly actuated mechanisms: a five-bar example

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 …

An inverse force analysis of a planar two-spring system

TM Pigoski, J Duffy - 1995 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
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 …

Stiffness mappings employing different frames of reference

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 …

Design of compliant mechanisms: Applications to MEMS

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 …

[图书][B] Static shape control of smart structures: A new approach utilizing compliant mechanisms

L Saggere - 1998 - search.proquest.com
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 …

[图书][B] Nonlinear synthesis of compliant mechanisms: Topology and size and shape design

JY Joo - 2001 - search.proquest.com
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 …

Motion planning and constraint exploration for robotic surgery

S Bhattacharyya - 2011 - ir.vanderbilt.edu
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 …