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Research article
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27 Mar 2023
Research article |
| 27 Mar 2023
Design of a soft bionic elbow exoskeleton based on shape memory alloy spring actuators
Qiaolian Xie
Institute of Rehabilitation Engineering and Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
Department of Medical Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
Qiaoling Meng
Institute of Rehabilitation Engineering and Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Assistive Devices, Shanghai, China
Wenwei Yu
Department of Medical Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
Center for Frontier Medical Engineering, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
Rongna Xu
Institute of Rehabilitation Engineering and Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
Zhiyu Wu
Institute of Rehabilitation Engineering and Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
Xiaoming Wang
Institute of Rehabilitation Engineering and Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
Hongliu Yu
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Institute of Rehabilitation Engineering and Technology, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Assistive Devices, Shanghai, China
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Ruoyu Tan, Jieji Zheng, Bin Yu, Baoyu Li, Dapeng Fan, and Xin Xie
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Yingxian Wang, Rongjiang Cui, and Jinxi Chen
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Zhanxin Xie and Zheng Yan
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Dake Tian, Haiming Gao, Lu Jin, Rongqiang Liu, Yu Zhang, Chuang Shi, and Jiewei Xu
Mech. Sci., 13, 519–533, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-519-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-519-2022, 2022
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Xuesong Dai, Yongde Zhang, Jingang Jiang, Bing Li, and Sihao Zuo
Mech. Sci., 13, 399–409, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-399-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-399-2022, 2022
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Maria Paterna, Stefania Magnetti Gisolo, Carlo De Benedictis, Giovanni Gerardo Muscolo, and Carlo Ferraresi
Mech. Sci., 13, 387–398, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-387-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-387-2022, 2022
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Weiwei Hong, Jinxi Chen, Bingliang Ye, and Rongjiang Cui
Mech. Sci., 13, 353–359, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-353-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-353-2022, 2022
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To obtain all mechanical schemes, scholars in this field have proposed an innovative design method using kinematic chain configuration synthesis. However, the existing innovative design method easily produces redundant design schemes. We analyze the similar component discrimination method for mechanisms from the perspective of graph theory and apply it to the specialization of topological graphs to solve the problem of redundant design schemes.
Ying Lin, Qian Chen, Haijun Zhang, Ye Ma, Wenlian Zeng, Guojun Wei, Hongxiang Wang, and Maohua Xiao
Mech. Sci., 13, 225–237, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-225-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-225-2022, 2022
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Mech. Sci., 13, 257–273, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-257-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-257-2022, 2022
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Mech. Sci., 13, 31–39, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-31-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-31-2022, 2022
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In mobile robot development, the designer focuses on the novelty of the final element, leaving out the mobile platform evolution; the chief problem with wheeled mobile robots is the restricted movement in the workspace due to the necessity for the system's reorientation. Our goal is to realize a wheeled mobile robotic system that can generate an omnidirectional displacement without the need to redirect the wheels, thus guaranteeing continuous operation.
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Mech. Sci., 13, 23–30, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-23-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-13-23-2022, 2022
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Mech. Sci., 12, 1115–1136, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-1115-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-1115-2021, 2021
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Chao Liu, Ning Ding, Jingsong Duan, Lili Zhou, Shanfu Cui, Shuna Jiang, and Aofei Li
Mech. Sci., 12, 1105–1113, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-1105-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-1105-2021, 2021
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Zhiguo Lu, Guoshuai Liu, Haibin Zhao, Ruchao Wang, and Chong Liu
Mech. Sci., 12, 1073–1081, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-1073-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-1073-2021, 2021
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This paper designs a type of bionic-gibbon robot with three links and two grippers. We apply the sliding-mode control to the swing motion of the robot. The bionic-gibbon robot can complete continuous brachiation motion on the irregularly distributed bars. Besides, compared with the two-link structure, the three-link structure introduced in this paper improves the swing efficiency and increases the swing height of the robot.
Qitao Huang, Peng Wang, Bowen Li, and Qingjun Yang
Mech. Sci., 12, 1027–1036, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-1027-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-1027-2021, 2021
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Fadi Nassar and Lionel Birglen
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This paper presents the force analysis and optimization of four versions of self-adaptive robotic fingers based on the simplest closed-loop 1 degree-of-freedom mechanism possible, namely the four-bar linkage. Two of these versions include prismatic joints. It was concluded that simpler designs in adaptive fingers do not necessarily mean weaker performances since the results are at least comparable with other designs with more degrees of freedom.
Lei Zhang, Guangyao Ouyang, and Zhaocai Du
Mech. Sci., 12, 1017–1026, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-1017-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-1017-2021, 2021
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Jacek Harazin and Andrzej Wróbel
Mech. Sci., 12, 959–969, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-959-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-959-2021, 2021
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Weiwei Lin, Kunjing Chen, Yuan Gao, Aihua Chen, Fufu Yang, and Huijuan Feng
Mech. Sci., 12, 933–943, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-933-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-933-2021, 2021
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Rui Guo, Yongqiao Wei, Yongping Liu, Dawei Li, Dong Yang, and Gang Zhao
Mech. Sci., 12, 923–932, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-923-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-923-2021, 2021
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The variable hyperbolic circular-arc-tooth-trace (VH-CATT) cylindrical gear is a new type of gear. In order to research the contact characteristics of the VH-CATT cylindrical gear, tooth surface mathematical models of this kind of gear pair are derived based on the forming principle of the rotating double-edged cutting method with great cutter head in this regard.
Qing Yin, Jianli Zhao, Yong Liu, and Yisheng Zhang
Mech. Sci., 12, 863–873, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-863-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-863-2021, 2021
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The approximate calculation of a Stockbridge type damper's natural frequencies and its sensitivity were studied. The low-order frequency is highly sensitive to the cable's length, moderately sensitive to the damper's mass, and slightly sensitive to the eccentric distance and the damper's gyration radius. The high-order frequency is highly sensitive to the cable's length and the damper's gyration radius, moderately sensitive to the damper's mass, and slightly sensitive to the eccentric distance.
Meng Sang, Kang Huang, Yangshou Xiong, Guangzhi Han, and Zhenbang Cheng
Mech. Sci., 12, 847–861, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-847-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-847-2021, 2021
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Few pieces of literature could be found on vibration investigations of the 3K planetary gear set, a basic planetary drive structure with a more compact structure and wider transmission ratio range than the 2K-H. In this paper, the features of casing vibration and output torsional vibration are analyzed by establishing a dynamics model of a 3K-II gearbox. The advantages and disadvantages of these two vibration signals as a basis for 3K planetary gear system fault diagnosis are also compared.
Guiying Wang, Xigui Wang, Yongmei Wang, and Baixue Fu
Mech. Sci., 12, 735–749, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-735-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-735-2021, 2021
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An electrohydraulic servo four-legged heavy-duty (FLHD) robot has been designed and developed. An integration layout cylinder design scheme for a non-lightweight hydraulic servo four-legged robot with high loads and torque of the hip joint is proposed, and the mathematical element analysis model for a parallel-executed cylinder (PEC) system is derived. A design idea of a force–position hybrid control scheme is determined for the PEC.
Xigui Wang, Siyuan An, Yongmei Wang, Jiafu Ruan, and Baixue Fu
Mech. Sci., 12, 701–714, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-701-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-701-2021, 2021
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A comparison between the results obtained by the MsP method and the numerical integration method proves that the former is ideal and credible in most regions. The effects of the time-varying parameters and the nonlinear deenthing caused by the gear teeth clearance on the amplitude–frequency characteristics of TsSCS components are studied. This is a part of research on transmission gears' thermal deformation for application in warship power rear drive systems.
Qiaolian Xie, Qiaoling Meng, Qingxin Zeng, Hongliu Yu, and Zhijia Shen
Mech. Sci., 12, 661–675, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-661-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-661-2021, 2021
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This paper proposes a new 13 degrees of freedom equivalent kinematic model for the human upper limb and fully considers the movement characteristics of human upper limbs in anatomy. The proposed model can be utilized to analyze the human upper limb workspace and joint motions. Furthermore, the model can effectively evaluate the existing upper limb exoskeleton and provide suggestions for structural improvements in line with human motion.
Qiaoling Meng, Zongqi Jiao, Hongliu Yu, and Weisheng Zhang
Mech. Sci., 12, 639–648, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-639-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-639-2021, 2021
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This paper proposes a novel, 4 degrees of freedom, end-effector-based upper limb rehabilitation robot with space training. The robot can assist the human upper limb in performing rehabilitation training of the shoulder flexion/extension and adduction/abduction and elbow flexion/extension. Different from the desktop-type end-effector-based robot, the proposed robot can provide a wide range of shoulder flexion/extension training and cover the range of movement of the human upper limb.
Lihong Jin, Junpeng Shao, Xigui Wang, Yongmei Wang, and Baixue Fu
Mech. Sci., 12, 539–557, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-539-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-539-2021, 2021
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This study performs an analytical study of the modal and natural frequencies and the vibration types of each order of the gearbox housing structure of a planetary gear reducer (PGR). An optimal housing structure for a PGR with lower acoustic vibrations is designed, and a composite housing structure with damping vibration attenuation and acoustic absorption is proposed. The radiation acoustic characteristics without acoustic protection and damping materials are analyzed.
Zhongxu Tian and Xingxing Lin
Mech. Sci., 12, 559–571, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-559-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-559-2021, 2021
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An analytical method for programming piston displacements for constant flow rate piston pumps is presented. The results show that, with the given transition functions, cam profiles can be designed analytically with parameterized forms, and the maximum accelerations of the pistons are determined by the width of the transition domain and the rotational velocities of the cams, which will affect contact forces between cams and followers.
Yuan Fang, Yunan Zhang, Yinghui Shang, Tao Huang, and Mengfei Yan
Mech. Sci., 12, 511–527, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-511-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-511-2021, 2021
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The center-point steering theory of a traditional tracked vehicle cannot be directly applied to a tracked omni-robot. In this study, for the three typical layout types, rectangular, hybrid, and centripetal, the steady center-point steering motion of a tracked omni-vehicle under skid conditions is analyzed and a correction model is investigated. The correction model can correct the angular velocity and time of the vehicle, as well as give the relationship between the design parameters.
Hong Zhang, Lan Ding, Wentao Zhang, and Chenchen Li
Mech. Sci., 12, 529–537, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-529-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-529-2021, 2021
Xin Li, Geng Liu, Xiaojun Fu, and Shangjun Ma
Mech. Sci., 12, 471–478, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-471-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-471-2021, 2021
Tao Yao, Yulong Wang, Zhihua Wang, and Can Qin
Mech. Sci., 12, 405–417, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-405-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-405-2021, 2021
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A wave energy converter has been investigated, which can convert the absorbed wave energy into electrical energy. Through electromagnetic numerical simulations, the influences of linear generator parameters such as magnetization mode, air gap, and yoke shape on electromagnetic performance were evaluated. Numerical results show axial magnetization and Halbach magnet array can increase magnetic flux intensity more than the radial mode. The conversion rate of wave energy is derived.
Hui Dong, Chen Li, Wentao Wu, Ligang Yao, and Hao Sun
Mech. Sci., 12, 259–267, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-259-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-259-2021, 2021
Qinhuan Xu and Qiang Zhan
Mech. Sci., 12, 221–235, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-221-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-221-2021, 2021
Wei Sun, Ronghe Li, Jianyi Kong, and Anming Li
Mech. Sci., 12, 193–202, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-193-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-193-2021, 2021
Congcong Chen, Tuanjie Li, Yaqiong Tang, and Zuowei Wang
Mech. Sci., 12, 59–67, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-59-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-59-2021, 2021
Xiaofei Ma, Yang Li, Tuanjie Li, Hangjia Dong, Dawei Wang, and Juntao Zhu
Mech. Sci., 12, 9–18, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-9-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-9-2021, 2021
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This paper presents a novel soft bionic elbow exoskeleton based on shape metal alloy (SMA) actuators (Sobee-SMA). The exoskeleton adopts a bionic design, combining active deformation material SMA and high elastic material rubber band to simulate the contraction and relaxation of the elbow skeletal muscle. According to the static analysis of the human–exoskeleton coupling model and experiments, the exoskeleton provides elbow-assisted motion and ensures the safety of the thermal heating process.
This paper presents a novel soft bionic elbow exoskeleton based on shape metal alloy (SMA)...
