Abstract: We consider here a class of compliant mechanisms consisting of one or more flexible beams, the manipulation of which relies on the deflection of the flexible beams. As compared with traditional ...

Abstract: A compliant mechanism transmits motion and force by deformation of its flexible members. It has no relative moving parts and thus involves no wear, lubrication, noise, or backlash. Compliant ...

Abstract: A compliant gripper gains its dextral manipulation by the flexural motion of its fingers. It is a preferable device as compared to grippers with multijoint actuations because of reduced fabrication ...

Abstract: This paper presents a computational method to design a compliant finger for robotic manipulations. As traditional mechanical fingers require bulky electromagnetic motors and numerous relative moving ...

Abstract: Force regulation is a challenging problem for robot end-effectors when interacting with an unknown environment. It often requires sophisticated sensors with computerized control. This paper presents ...

Abstract: This paper presents the analysis and design of a novel air vane motor. Air motors have a very high specific power. They require compressed air rather than electricity to produce motion; thus, ...