Abstract: An untraditional application of the four-link RCCR (two revolute and two cylindric joints) mechanism is presented in this paper and is used as a novel biped walking mechanism. By taking advantage ...

Abstract: This paper presents a novel underactuated tetrahedral mobile robot with 12 degrees-of-freedom (DOFs). The robot contains four vertices and six URU chains (where U represents a universal joint and R represents an actuated ...

Abstract: Inspired by lizards, a novel mobile platform with revolving linkage legs is proposed. The platform consists of four six-bar bipedal modules, and it is designed for heavy transportation on unstructured terrain. The platform ...

Abstract: This article presents a comprehensive performance analysis of the step-climbing and passive rolling modes of a hexagon rolling mechanism with single-degree-of-freedom, based on its structural characteristics and the ...

Abstract: Abstract. In response to the demand for rapid and stable docking and separation of unmanned ground vehicles during specific tasks, a single-drive chuck-type docking mechanism based on the Archimedean spiral is proposed. ...

Abstract: Abstract. Achieving stable and coordinated locomotion in high-dimensional humanoid robots remains challenging, particularly considering variations in support phases, model uncertainties, and redundancy arising from ...

Abstract: Abstract. This article presents an analysis of the dynamic performance of a centrally driven wheel-like mobile mechanism, enhancing the continuous mobility of the linkage-type mobile mechanism, which is critical for improving ...

Abstract: Abstract. Inspired by the structural features, kinematic differences, and functional distinctions between the arm wings and hand wings of birds, we propose a design method for a two-loop closed-chain flapping-wing mechanism. ...

Abstract: This paper presents the construction method of a family of reconfigurable deployable polyhedral mechanisms (RDPMs) based on straight elements. First, reconfigurable straight element (RSE) is designed from two aspects: two ...

Abstract: In order to exert the advantages of simplified control and integral rigidity, a novel 16-legged walking vehicle is proposed as a carrying platform based on closed-chain mechanisms. Considering the demand for mobility of ...