Journal of Mechanical Design: Recent submissions
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A Decoupled Parallelogram-Flexure Mechanism for Remote Center of Motion in Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Abdominal Interventions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This article presents the design, analysis, and experimental validation of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-conditional robotic system for abdominal intervention featuring a mechanically stationary remote center ... -
Use of a Reconfigurable Linkage for the Control of Center of Rotation: Application to a 3T3R Spherical Parallel Mechanism
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Remote center of motion (RCM) architectures are known to rotate their end effector around a center of rotation (CoR). This characteristic makes them very suitable in the medical field due to the increasing reliance ... -
Design of Remote Center of Motion Endoscope Manipulators With Mechanical Safety Features
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Robot-assisted surgical systems comprising manipulators with remote centers of motion are quite popular in minimally invasive surgery applications. This article examines the mechanical safety features for such ... -
Optimal Mechanical Design of an Endoscope Holder for Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery System
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Minimally invasive surgery procedures involve the handling of a camera system called the endoscope. Nowadays, endoscopes with rigid telescopes are sometimes handled by an assistive robot system for operating the ... -
Kirigami-Inspired Thick-Panel Remote Center of Motion Mechanism
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The rapid development of microsurgical robotics is increasingly challenging the adequacy of traditional remote center of motion (RCM) mechanisms. Their inherent rigidity, bulkiness, and limited kinematic flexibility ... -
TRIZ-Based Design Improvement for Facilitating Transmission Control Unit Remanufacturing
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Design for remanufacturing (DfRem) centers on enhancing product design and operations to facilitate remanufacturing while increasing both economic and environmental sustainability. Among many critical steps in ... -
Type Synthesis of Novel Remote-Center-of-Motion Parallel Mechanisms
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Parallel mechanisms (PMs) with remote center of motion (RCM) are indispensable for minimally invasive surgery (MIS), as they minimize patient trauma, yet their design is fundamentally limited by strict geometric ... -
Zero-Shot Anomaly Detection in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Using Multimodal Retrieval-Augmented Generation and Large Language Models
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Additive manufacturing (AM) enables the fabrication of complex designs while minimizing waste, but faces challenges related to defects and process anomalies. This study presents a novel multimodal retrieval-augmented ... -
AI Judges in Design: Toward Expert-Equivalent Design Evaluations With Vision-Language Models and In-Context Learning
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The subjective evaluation of early-stage engineering designs, such as concept sketches, traditionally relies on human experts. However, expert evaluations are time-consuming, expensive, and sometimes inconsistent. ... -
Fluid-Thermal Topology Optimization With Applications to Heat Sinks, Cooling Jackets, and Battery Cooling Plates
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. We present a new topology optimization method implemented in acusolve© software for the optimal design of devices in the presence of fluid flow and heat transfer. Topology optimization is used to determine the ... -
CAD-Coder: An Open-Source Vision-Language Model for Computer-Aided Design Code Generation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Efficient creation of accurate and editable 3D CAD models is critical in engineering design, significantly impacting cost and time to market in product innovation. Current manual workflows remain highly time ... -
Investigating Social Relevance and Knowledge Construction in Engineering Design Research Published in the Journals of Mechanical Design and Mechanisms and Robotics
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Engineering design research is evolving to incorporate socially relevant themes such as justice, ethics, and sustainability. With this evolution, new methods, theories, and concepts are introduced, resulting in ... -
Developing Design Theory Using Large Language Model Agents: A Case Study of C-K Theory
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Computational simulations have long been used for design and engineering analysis, but there is also a rich history of using simulations to develop design theory. The present work draws inspiration from design, ... -
Decoding Conflict: Linguistic Markers of Disagreement in Hackathon Design Teams
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In design teams, conflict can serve as a catalyst for innovation if managed effectively. While prior research has explored the causes and outcomes of conflict, less is known about how language reflects conflict ... -
Deterministic Design for Load Capacity Enhancement in Planetary Roller Screw Mechanism With Different Thread Profiles
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Load distribution in the planetary roller screw mechanism (PRSM) is typically non-uniform, leading to extremely high contact pressure and shortening the service life. This study presented a deterministic design ... -
Design and Optimization of a Large-Stroke XY Compliant Positioning Stage Based on Cross-Axis Flexure Pivot
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. XY compliant positioning stages (CPSs) are widely utilized in precision engineering for their high-precision, frictionless motion capability. However, existing XP CPSs face challenges in simultaneously achieving ... -
Design and Implementation of a Cable-Driven Continuum Spraying Robot With a Stiffness-Enhanced Flexible Joint
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. To address the issues of traditional spraying robots, such as heavyweight and limited adaptability to complex environments, a cable-driven continuum spraying robot (CDCSR) with pulley-winding flexible joints ... -
Design Spatial Compliant Mechanisms: A Three-Dimensional Dynamic Compliance Matrix Method
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Spatial compliant mechanisms have attracted considerable attention due to their wide applications in multi-degree-of-freedom manipulators and robotics. A three-dimensional dynamic compliance matrix method (DCM) ... -
Anisotropic Rigid Load-Bearing Threshold Design of Tendon-Constrained Inflatables
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Tendon-constrained inflatables (TCIs), composed of inflatable bladder and internal tendons, provide rigid load-bearing (RLB) with high stiffness up to predefined thresholds based on the input pressure and tendon ... -
Analytical Design of an Adjustable Constant-Force Mechanism for Body Weight Support Systems
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Body weight support systems (BWSSs) are widely used in rehabilitation to assist patients by completely or partially unloading body weight, thereby reducing joint loading and enhancing stability during gait training. ...