Journal of Mechanical Design: Recent submissions
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Design and Kinematic Analysis of an n(2RRU-RRR + 3RPR) Space Capture Mechanism With Collision Buffering
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Space capture technology has become a key element of missions such as space-debris removal and in-orbit servicing. Many existing capture mechanisms struggle to balance structural stiffness and impact resistance. ... -
The Design of a Bionic Duck Foot Based on a 6R Deployable Polygonal Mechanism
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In this article, a biomimetic 6R deployable polygonal mechanism (DGM) according to the morphological characteristics of a duck's webbed foot is presented. First, based on the biological morphology of a duck's ... -
Hard-Stop Synthesis for Multi-Degrees-of-Freedom Compliant Mechanisms
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Compliant mechanisms have significant potential in precision applications due to their ability to guide motion without contact. However, an inherent vulnerability to fatigue and mechanical failure has hindered ... -
Frequency Domain-Based Function Generation Synthesis for Planar Multiloop Mechanisms
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This article presents a novel frequency domain-based approach for function generation synthesis in planar multiloop mechanisms featuring two independent kinematic loops. To our knowledge, this is the first extension ... -
Design of Multi-Mode RSCR Mechanism and Its Application in Gait Rehabilitation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Planar single-degree-of-freedom (DOF) mechanisms are widely used in human rehabilitation devices, yet research on spatial single-DOF mechanisms remains limited. Given the complex spatial nature of human motion, ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Cognitive Engagement Through Embedding Design-Based Learning in Fluid Mechanics
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Fluid mechanics is an early mechanical engineering course where abstract concepts gain physical, applicable meaning. It is therefore a prime venue to teach higher-order engineering skills—problem definition, ... -
Adaptive Information Modulation: Designing Governance Mechanisms for Multi-Agent Artificial Intelligence Systems
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Modern engineered systems increasingly involve complex sociotechnical environments where multiple agents—including humans and the emerging paradigm of agentic AI powered by large language models (LLMs)—must ... -
Multi-Objective Bayesian Optimization for Design Under Unknown Feasibility Constraints
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Bayesian optimization (BO) is a widely used framework for optimizing expensive black-box functions and has found applications across engineering, materials science, and machine learning. However, in many practical ... -
A Probabilistic Modeling Framework to Support Early-Stage Design Decisions: Comparing Traditional and Nontraditional Solving Approaches
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Existing models for evaluating early-stage designs typically assume that solutions follow dominant solving approaches in the problem domain. While effective for comparing alternatives within dominant solving ... -
SPGD: Steepest Perturbed Gradient Descent Optimization
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Optimization algorithms are pivotal in advancing various scientific and industrial fields but often encounter obstacles such as trapping in local minima, saddle points, and plateaus (flat regions), which makes ... -
Path Optimization From En Route 3D-Printed Aircraft Using Physics-Based Estimation Methods and Surrogate Models
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In a previous study, a general approach to increasing the range capability of an unmanned aerial system was assessed by 3D printing components or parts for the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) while a carrier platform, ... -
A Deep Learning-Enhanced Active Sampling Approach to Evidential Uncertainty Propagation
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Evidence theory offers a flexible framework for characterizing both aleatory and epistemic uncertainties. However, uncertainty propagation under the evidence theory framework is computationally tedious due to the ... -
Exploring the Effectiveness of Interactive Preference Learning for Adapting Designs to Abstract Semantic Attributes
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Abstract semantic attributes of designs (e.g., comfortable, luxurious, and durable) play a significant role in the assessment of user-facing products, capturing intangible factors that people may consider aside ... -
Large Language Model-Based Online Review Classification for Subfeature-Level Customer Opinion Analysis
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In recent years, many studies have analyzed online reviews to understand customer preferences and requirements for product features. However, most of them have focused on feature categories, whereas companies ... -
Investigating Complex Sketch Recognition Strategies for Developing Future Design Tools
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Despite recent advances in multi-modal artificial intelligence (AI) technology, there remains a significant gap in their ability to be incorporated into complex design and engineering work. One such challenge ... -
Qualitative Evaluation of Medium Stimuli for Creativity in Artificial Intelligence-Powered Product Design
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in modern product design, yet its integration into the design process presents unique challenges. To support designers in AI-powered design ideation, our team ... -
Engineering Design and Spatial Skills: A Systematic Literature Review
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This article reports the results of a systematic review of the literature on spatial skills in the context of engineering design. The review sought to identify what spatial skills assessment tools are being used ... -
Multi-Objective Optimization of Process Parameters for Part Quality With Laser Powder Bed Fusion: A Heat Exchanger Application
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The widespread adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) is hindered by the challenges in achieving consistent part quality across AM processes and equipment. Typical quality metrics such as geometric accuracy and ... -
Machine Learning–Based Optimization of Frictional Power Losses in Spur-Geared Transmissions
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Frictional power losses in spur-geared transmission systems significantly affect the efficiency and performance of mechanical systems. Understanding and minimizing these PVZP are crucial for enhancing gear system ... -
Squaring the Cube: Efficiently Stowed Deployable Mechanisms With Thick Rectangular Payload Panels
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. We develop and demonstrate two families of deployable mechanisms, the Yoshimura-Miura-ori and the Waterbomb-Miura-ori, that stow into an efficiently packed cube (or other rectangular parallelopiped), deploy into ...