Abstract: This paper describes a relaxation-based method for simulating 2D and 3D compound kinematic mechanisms. The relaxational process iteratively propagates node motions and degrees of freedom throughout ...

Abstract: Published methods of linear actuation via string transmission are discussed. A novel twisting string actuator design named Mini Twist is introduced. The design and components of the Mini Twist ...

Abstract: Physical models of machines have played an important role in the history of engineering for teaching, analyzing, and exploring mechanical concepts. Many of these models have been replaced today ...