Compared with the two traditional intelligent optimization algorithms, the results show that the particle swarm optimization configuration algorithm, based on an improved orthogonal experiment design, has a better optimization effect, and the results are improved to a certain extent. The evaluation indexes of a multi-objective optimization design are often contradictory. The designer needs to compromise and select an appropriate parameter design value.

First, we calculated the trajectory of the end effector of manipulator. This trajectory enables the end effector to reach the desired pose. At the same time, collision detection algorithm was employed to calculate the distance between each link of the manipulator and obstacle. We utilized the multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm to optimize the trajectory to minimize joint motor energy consumption and reduce joint velocity and joint impact during the movement of the manipulator.

This paper proposes a bionic, multi-posture wheelchair, based on the proposed human–wheelchair coupling model, according to the movement characteristics and requirements. The two key factors in designing the multi-posture wheelchair, the consistency of the motion center and the compensation of the shifting center of gravity, are analyzed in this paper. The novel multi-posture wheelchair can implement the sit-to-lie and sit-to-stand transformations with a maximum slipping distance of 10.5 mm.

This paper aims to investigate the problem of the complex structure optimization of a thin-film diffraction imaging system. A method based on the Kriging model and the improved particle swarm algorithm is proposed to optimize the structure of the thin-film diffraction imaging system. After optimization, the flexible vibration of the improved thin-film diffraction imaging system is effectively suppressed, and the stiffness and stability of the supporting structure are significantly improved.

In this paper, a new parameter, the compliance ratio λ, which could reflect the sensitivity of the main form of the flexible hinge's output displacement, is proposed and discussed in detail. The optimization of the compliant actuator is carried out analyzing the compliance features of different types of flexible hinges. Finally, an actual precision linear position platform will be taken as an example, to prove the key performance of the compliant actuator is much better.

The deformation of blades under complex loads of multiple working conditions reduces the energy conversion efficiency. To reduce the deviation of the blade shape in practical working conditions, a combination and optimization method of blade design schemes under multiple working conditions, based on the entropy weight vague sets, is proposed. The results show that the proposed design scheme has a smaller blade shape deviation than the traditional design scheme under multiple working conditions.

Robots are a hot topic of research nowadays. Making robot action more accurate and faster is the direction of scholars' efforts. Based on the hydraulic quadruped robot designed by the State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power & Mechatronic System, Zhejiang University, this article discusses the lightweight design for manifold mounted on the hydraulic actuator. Through topology optimization and channel optimization, the part is lighter and the drag loss is less.

Aiming at the problem of moving path planning of a cellular robot on trusses in space station, a triangular prism truss is taken as the research object, and an optimized ant colony algorithm incorporating a gravitational search algorithm is proposed. The simulation results show that the path and planning time of the cellular robot can be effectively reduced when choosing truss path.

This extensive review paper, which involves 204 papers, discusses comprehensively a number of performance indices that are instrumental in the design of parallel kinematics manipulators. These indices measure the workspace as well as its quality including the distance to singularity, dexterity, manipulability, force transmission, accuracy, stiffness, and dynamic performance. This paper would benefit designers, practitioners and researchers in better understanding parallel manipulators.

The time optimal path following problem for industrial robots regards the problem of generating trajectories that follow predefined end-effector paths in shortest time possible, taking into account kinematic and dynamic constraints. This paper proposes an approach to deal with arbitrary long geometric paths. Further a method is presented to achieve suitable smooth trajectories for an implementation on a real robot, in an easy way.