Journal of Mechanical Design: Recent submissions
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Topology Optimization of Sandwich Truss Cores for Improved Plastic Energy Absorption
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Sandwich panels with truss cores (SPTCs) are widely used in crashworthiness and impact-related applications due to their light weight, high load-carrying capacity, and excellent energy dissipation performance. ... -
Context Matters: Exploring the Role of Persona Gender and Stereotypes in Design Through Contextual and Dispositional Empathy
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Although empathy is central to user-centered design, researchers often rely on dispositional empathy scales developed outside design contexts. Contextual empathy is particularly important in persona-based design, ... -
The Art of Facilitation: Building Trust and Psychological Safety in Design Teams
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Engineering design often relies on teams to maximize creativity and problem-solving potential; yet, complex social dynamics often limit team effectiveness. Prior work has recognized the importance of trustworthy ... -
A Novel Arc-Cycloid Conjugate Pair for Spiral Bevel Gears: Design, Meshing Analysis, and Experimental Validation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This article introduces a novel arc-cycloid conjugate pairing for spiral bevel gears comprising a single-start arc spiroid pinion and cycloidal bevel gear, overcoming inherent limitations of conventional involute ... -
PneuGrasp: Computational Design of Soft Robots for State-Specific Grasping
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Soft grippers, used in applications such as food handling and assistive devices, leverage multiple soft fluidic actuators (SFAs) for safe and compliant grasping. Designing SFAs is challenging because they must ... -
Configuration Design and Dimensional Optimization of a Novel Decoupled Passive Parallel Supernumerary Robotic Limb for Grinding Operations
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. To reduce the labor load on workers' arms during high-intensity grinding operations and mitigate the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders, a novel decoupled passive parallel supernumerary robotic limb ... -
An Adjustable Semi-Customized Design Methodology to Promote Mass Customization of Arm–Wrist Orthotic Devices: A Pathway to Cost-Effective Mass Customization
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Orthoses are effective rehabilitation devices that provide support, protection, comfort, and deformity correction, playing a vital role in improving recovery and functional outcomes. Because of substantial ... -
Probabilistic System-Level Cost Modeling for Design for Remanufacturing
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Remanufacturing offers significant environmental and economic benefits by restoring end-of-life products to as-new condition. Although extensive research has been conducted on the topic, the adoption of remanufacturing ... -
Resilience-Based Lifetime Performance Assurance Design of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. With advancements in low-power control and high-energy-density batteries, unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) now achieve improved endurance for long-duration tasks in complex marine environments. However, ... -
Convolutional Neural Network–BiLSTM–Attention-Based Deep Learning for Multicondition Load Spectrum Fusion and Fatigue Life Prediction
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Structural health monitoring in wetland environments poses significant challenges due to highly variable operational conditions and the difficulty of acquiring accurate, representative load spectra. To address ... -
Linear Embedding-Enhanced Co-Kriging Incorporating Distinct Projection Matrices Across Fidelity Levels
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Multi-fidelity (MF) modeling methods have been widely investigated for their ability to reduce the high computational costs of high-fidelity (HF) analyses by fusing data from different fidelity levels. Most ... -
Surrogate-Based Strategies for Accelerated Bayesian Calibration of Computer Codes With Complete Maximum a Posteriori Estimation of Model Error
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The calibration of a computer code is a process that reduces the uncertainty of model parameters by matching the code’s predictions to experimental observations of a quantity of interest. A more faithful ... -
Multi-Material Topology and Magnetization Co-Optimization of Circular Halbach Arrays Via a Cardinal Basis Function-Based Level Set Method
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. A Halbach array is a specialized arrangement of permanent magnets that generates a strong, uniform magnetic field in a designated region and suppresses it elsewhere. This configuration has been widely applied in ... -
Syncing Optimization of Dimensionality Reduction and Inversion Via Coupled Autoencoder
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Acquiring reliable key parameters is essential for high-performance optimization of mechanical equipment. When direct measurement is infeasible, parameters are inferred by inverse methods from measurable ... -
ARCO-BO: Adaptive Resource-Aware COllaborative Bayesian Optimization for Heterogeneous Multi-Agent Design Optimization
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Many real-world optimization problems in scientific discovery and engineering design optimization involve multiple design evaluation sources, such as simulators, experiments, or manufacturing sites, operate ... -
Influence of Environmental Context and Presentation Format on the Perception of Products for Physical Activity in Virtual Environments
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Virtual Reality (VR) environments are gaining increasing relevance in the field of product evaluation, particularly for items designed to promote physical activity. These immersive technologies enhance user ... -
Design, Build, and Analysis of Small-Scale Wave Energy Converter Prototypes
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This work details a methodology for the design of small-scale wave energy converter (WEC) prototypes, consolidating design knowledge and techniques while contributing to the production of higher-quality, fundamental ... -
Gender Identity and Sustainable Product Perception in Engineering Design
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study investigates how gender identity interacts with ecodesign cues to shape consumer purchase preferences, focusing on the social perception of sustainability as a gendered behavior. Prior work identifies ... -
Justice-Embedded Requirements Engineering for System Design
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The clean-energy transition provides a unique opportunity to design a more just energy system. This paper introduces the Justice-Embedded Requirements Engineering (JERE) Process—an iterative process made to enable ... -
Design of a Remote Center-of-Motion Parallel Mechanism for Percutaneous Interventions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Percutaneous intervention procedures require the insertion and manipulation of a puncture instrument within the patient’s body. In this context, a remote center-of-motion (RCM) parallel mechanism, termed PercuCob-RCM, ...