1-20 of 574
Actuators
Close
Save search
Follow your search
Access your saved searches in your account
Would you like to receive an alert when new items match your search?
Close Modal
Sort by
Proceedings Papers

Motion Analysis and Experiments of Reducer-Integrated Motor Using Strain Wave Gearing System

Tatsuro Terakawa, Masaharu Komori, Yuya Morita
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 5B: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A037, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-85299
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-85299
View Paper titled, Motion Analysis and Experiments of Reducer-Integrated Motor Using Strain Wave Gearing System
Open the PDF for Motion Analysis and Experiments of Reducer-Integrated Motor Using Strain Wave Gearing System in another window
Topics: Motors, Waves, Rotation, Gears, Actuators, Deformation, Engineering prototypes, Robots, Stiffness, Stress
Proceedings Papers

Design of a Novel Torsional Spring for the Next Generation Compliant Actuators

Jeong H. Yoon, Dennis Hong
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 5B: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A053, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-86374
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-86374
View Paper titled, Design of a Novel Torsional Spring for the Next Generation Compliant Actuators
Open the PDF for Design of a Novel Torsional Spring for the Next Generation Compliant Actuators in another window
Topics: Actuators, Design, Springs, Absorption, Energy storage, Force control, Humanoid robots, Prostheses, Seas, Shock (Mechanics)
Proceedings Papers

Using Multi-Stable Origami Mechanism for Peristaltic Gait Generation: A Case Study

Priyanka Bhovad, Suyi Li
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 5B: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A061, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-85932
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-85932
View Paper titled, Using Multi-Stable Origami Mechanism for Peristaltic Gait Generation: A Case Study
Open the PDF for Using Multi-Stable Origami Mechanism for Peristaltic Gait Generation: A Case Study in another window
Topics: Actuators, Control equipment, Cycles, Deformation, Design, Robots, Stability, Switches
Proceedings Papers

Exploiting the Kinematic Redundancy of a 6+3 Dofs Parallel Mechanism

Louis-Thomas Schreiber, Clément Gosselin
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 5B: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A038, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-85322
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-85322
View Paper titled, Exploiting the Kinematic Redundancy of a 6+3 Dofs Parallel Mechanism
Open the PDF for Exploiting the Kinematic Redundancy of a 6+3 Dofs Parallel Mechanism in another window
Topics: Kinematics, Parallel mechanisms, Redundancy (Engineering), Actuators, Degrees of freedom, Stress, Trajectories (Physics)
Proceedings Papers

Dynamic Trajectory Planning and Geometric Design of a Two-DOF Translational Cable-Suspended Planar Parallel Robot Using a Parallelogram Cable Loop

Jordan M. Longval, Clément Gosselin
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 5B: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A030, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-85138
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-85138
View Paper titled, Dynamic Trajectory Planning and Geometric Design of a Two-DOF Translational Cable-Suspended Planar Parallel Robot Using a Parallelogram Cable Loop
Open the PDF for Dynamic Trajectory Planning and Geometric Design of a Two-DOF Translational Cable-Suspended Planar Parallel Robot Using a Parallelogram Cable Loop in another window
Topics: Cables, Design, Robots, Trajectories (Physics), Algebra, Actuators, Dynamic models, End effectors, Kinematics, Oscillations
Proceedings Papers

Effect of Fiber Angle Variation on Bending Behavior of Semi-Cylindrical Fiber-Reinforced Soft Actuator

Anis Darmohammadi, Hamid Reza Naeimi, Mahdi Agheli
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 5B: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A054, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-86400
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-86400
View Paper titled, Effect of Fiber Angle Variation on Bending Behavior of Semi-Cylindrical Fiber-Reinforced Soft Actuator
Open the PDF for Effect of Fiber Angle Variation on Bending Behavior of Semi-Cylindrical Fiber-Reinforced Soft Actuator in another window
Topics: Actuators, Fibers, Robots, Screw threads, Thread, Computer software, Elastomers, Finite element analysis, Simulation results
Proceedings Papers

Sensitivity of Balancing in Legged Systems Under Torque Constraint Variations

Carlos Gonzalez, Carlotta Mummolo, Joo H. Kim
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 5B: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A023, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-86063
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-86063
View Paper titled, Sensitivity of Balancing in Legged Systems Under Torque Constraint Variations
Open the PDF for Sensitivity of Balancing in Legged Systems Under Torque Constraint Variations in another window
Topics: Torque, Stability, Actuators, Design, Motors, Muscle, Optimization, Pendulums, Robots
Proceedings Papers

Hybrid Control of Rotating Beams Using Pattern Search Based Optimization Technique

Rajiv Kumar Vashisht, Qingjin Peng
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 6: 14th International Conference on Multibody Systems, Nonlinear Dynamics, and Control, V006T09A040, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-85066
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-85066
View Paper titled, Hybrid Control of Rotating Beams Using Pattern Search Based Optimization Technique
Open the PDF for Hybrid Control of Rotating Beams Using Pattern Search Based Optimization Technique in another window
Topics: Hybrid control, Optimization, Rotating beams, Control equipment, Damping, Feedback, Vibration, Actuators, Aircraft, Closed loop systems
Proceedings Papers

A Weighted Least Squares Approach for the Design of Adaptive Aerodynamic Structures Subjected to an Out-Of-Plane Transformation

Fuzhao Mou, Hamid Khakpour Nejadkhaki, Aaron Estes, John Hall
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 2B: 44th Design Automation Conference, V02BT03A043, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-86101
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-86101
View Paper titled, A Weighted Least Squares Approach for the Design of Adaptive Aerodynamic Structures Subjected to an Out-Of-Plane Transformation
Open the PDF for A Weighted Least Squares Approach for the Design of Adaptive Aerodynamic Structures Subjected to an Out-Of-Plane Transformation in another window
Topics: Design, Blades, Stiffness, Actuators, Errors, Adaptive structures, Additive manufacturing, Innovation, Manufacturing, Optimization
Proceedings Papers

New Insights Into Shape Memory Alloy Bimorph Actuators Formed by Electron Beam Evaporation

Hao Sun, Jianjun Luo, Ming Lu, Dmytro Nykypanchuk, Yong Shi
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 4: 23rd Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference; 12th International Conference on Micro- and Nanosystems, V004T08A019, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-85812
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-85812
View Paper titled, New Insights Into Shape Memory Alloy Bimorph Actuators Formed by Electron Beam Evaporation
Open the PDF for New Insights Into Shape Memory Alloy Bimorph Actuators Formed by Electron Beam Evaporation in another window
Topics: Actuators, Electron beams, Evaporation, Shape memory alloys, Nickel titanium alloys, Annealing, Microactuators, Dry etching, Finite element analysis, Manufacturing
Proceedings Papers

Characterization of a Non-Interdigitated Comb Drive

Mary Gopanchuk, Mohamed Arabi, N. Nelson-Fitzpatrick, Majed S. Al-Ghamdi, Eihab Abdel-Rahman, Mustafa Yavuz
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 4: 23rd Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference; 12th International Conference on Micro- and Nanosystems, V004T08A013, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-86271
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-86271
View Paper titled, Characterization of a Non-Interdigitated Comb Drive
Open the PDF for Characterization of a Non-Interdigitated Comb Drive in another window
Topics: Actuators, Design, Manufacturing, Semiconductor wafers, Sensors, Silicon-on-insulator
Proceedings Papers

Prototyping Electrostatic Scanning Force Microscope

Hamidreza Nafissi, Raafat Mansour, Eihab M. Abdel-Rahman
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 4: 23rd Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference; 12th International Conference on Micro- and Nanosystems, V004T08A015, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-86428
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-86428
View Paper titled, Prototyping Electrostatic Scanning Force Microscope
Open the PDF for Prototyping Electrostatic Scanning Force Microscope in another window
Topics: Microscopes, Probes, Atomic force microscopy, Actuators, Electrostatic actuators, Locks (Waterways), Printed circuit boards, Resonance, Separation (Technology), Signals
Proceedings Papers

Dynamics of a Ring-Type Macro Gyroscope Under Electromagnetic External Actuation Forces

Ibrahim F. Gebrel, Ligang Wang, Samuel F. Asokanthan
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 8: 30th Conference on Mechanical Vibration and Noise, V008T10A028, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-86334
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-86334
View Paper titled, Dynamics of a Ring-Type Macro Gyroscope Under Electromagnetic External Actuation Forces
Open the PDF for Dynamics of a Ring-Type Macro Gyroscope Under Electromagnetic External Actuation Forces in another window
Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics), Electromagnetic force, Actuators, Bifurcation, Design, Dynamic response, Excitation, Frequency response, Phase diagrams, Poincaré maps
Proceedings Papers

A Single Actuator Mechanism for Airfoil Shape Morphing

Andrew Ellis, Cong Zhu (John) Sun, Fengfeng (Jeff) Xi, Amin Moosavian
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 5B: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A008, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-86115
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-86115
View Paper titled, A Single Actuator Mechanism for Airfoil Shape Morphing
Open the PDF for A Single Actuator Mechanism for Airfoil Shape Morphing in another window
Topics: Actuators, Airfoils, Shapes, Linkages, Design, Design methodology, NACA airfoils
Proceedings Papers

Prototyping and Validation of a Fixed-Actuator 3-Leg 6-DOF Robot

Nathan A. Jensen, Carl A. Nelson
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 5B: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A033, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-85261
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-85261
View Paper titled, Prototyping and Validation of a Fixed-Actuator 3-Leg 6-DOF Robot
Open the PDF for Prototyping and Validation of a Fixed-Actuator 3-Leg 6-DOF Robot in another window
Topics: Actuators, Robots, Degrees of freedom, Engineering prototypes, Mechanical admittance, Parallel mechanisms
Proceedings Papers

Cycloidal Geartrain In-Use Efficiency Study

Logan C. Farrell, James Holley, William Bluethmann, Marcia K. O’Malley
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 5B: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A034, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-85275
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-85275
View Paper titled, Cycloidal Geartrain In-Use Efficiency Study
Open the PDF for Cycloidal Geartrain In-Use Efficiency Study in another window
Topics: Actuators, Cycles, Robotics, Simulation, Steady state, Testing, Torque
Proceedings Papers

Increasing Energy Efficiency of High-Speed Parallel Robots by Using Variable Stiffness Springs and Optimal Motion Generation

Rafael Balderas Hill, Sébastien Briot, Abdelhamid Chriette, Philippe Martinet
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 5B: 42nd Mechanisms and Robotics Conference, V05BT07A011, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-85090
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-85090
View Paper titled, Increasing Energy Efficiency of High-Speed Parallel Robots by Using Variable Stiffness Springs and Optimal Motion Generation
Open the PDF for Increasing Energy Efficiency of High-Speed Parallel Robots by Using Variable Stiffness Springs and Optimal Motion Generation in another window
Topics: Energy efficiency, Robots, Springs, Stiffness, Energy consumption, Motors, Variable structure systems, Actuators, Deflection, End effectors
Proceedings Papers

Simulation Based Trajectory Analysis for the Tilt Controlled High Speed Narrow Track Three Wheeler Vehicle

Jigneshsinh Sindha, Basab Chakraborty, Debashish Chakravarty
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 1A: 38th Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, V01AT02A001, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-85087
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-85087
View Paper titled, Simulation Based Trajectory Analysis for the Tilt Controlled High Speed Narrow Track Three Wheeler Vehicle
Open the PDF for Simulation Based Trajectory Analysis for the Tilt Controlled High Speed Narrow Track Three Wheeler Vehicle in another window
Topics: Simulation, Trajectories (Physics), Vehicles, Control equipment, Electric vehicles, Stability, Wheels, Actuators, Control systems, Developing nations
Proceedings Papers

Open Uniaxial Test Machine (OpenUTM): Part 1 — A Low-Cost Electrohydraulic Test Frame for Additive Manufacturing Part Qualification

John C. Steuben, Athanasios P. Iliopoulos, John G. Michopoulos
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 1A: 38th Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, V01AT02A047, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-86015
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-86015
View Paper titled, Open Uniaxial Test Machine (OpenUTM): Part 1 — A Low-Cost Electrohydraulic Test Frame for Additive Manufacturing Part Qualification
Open the PDF for Open Uniaxial Test Machine (OpenUTM): Part 1 — A Low-Cost Electrohydraulic Test Frame for Additive Manufacturing Part Qualification in another window
Topics: Additive manufacturing, Machinery, Hardware, Stress, Testing, Computer software, Actuators, Bills of materials, Ceramics, Displacement
Proceedings Papers

Multi-Disciplinary Optimization of Space Experimental Device Using Radial Basis Function in ModelCenter

Lyu Wang, Yuan Yun, Bin Zhang, Tao Zhang
Proc. ASME. IDETC-CIE2018, Volume 1A: 38th Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, V01AT02A018, August 26–29, 2018
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Paper No: DETC2018-85168
https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2018-85168
View Paper titled, Multi-Disciplinary Optimization of Space Experimental Device Using Radial Basis Function in ModelCenter
Open the PDF for Multi-Disciplinary Optimization of Space Experimental Device Using Radial Basis Function in ModelCenter in another window
Topics: Optimization, Conceptual design, Optimization algorithms, Actuators, Design, Electromagnetic actuators, Genetic algorithms, Simulation models, Space stations, Vehicles