Abstract: This paper presents a design procedure for sixbar linkages that use eight accuracy points to approximate a specified input–output function. In the kinematic synthesis of linkages, this is known as the synthesis of a ...

Abstract: This paper describes a synthesis technique that constrains a spatial serial chain into a single degreeoffreedom mechanism using planar sixbar function generators. The synthesis process begins by specifying the target motion ...

Abstract: This paper presents a design methodology for Stephenson II sixbar function generators that coordinate 11 input and output angles. A complex number formulation of the loop equations yields 70 quadratic equations in 70 ...

Abstract: In this work, a new method is introduced for solving large polynomial systems for the kinematic synthesis of linkages. The method is designed for solving systems with degrees beyond 100,000, which often are found to possess ...

Abstract: This paper presents a synthesis method for the Stephenson III six-bar linkage that combines the direct solution of the synthesis equations with an optimization strategy to achieve increased performance for path generation. ...

Abstract: The leg mechanism of the novel jumping robot, Salto, is designed to achieve multiple functions during the sub-200 ms time span that the leg interacts with the ground, including minimizing impulse loading, balancing angular ...