Developable mechanisms can provide high functionality and compact stowability. This
paper presents engineering models to aid in the design of cylindrical developable …

Morphometrics is a multivariate technique for shape analysis widely employed in biological,
medical, and paleoanthropological applications. Commonly used morphometric methods …

This paper seeks to advance the design of planar multiloop shape-changing mechanisms
used in a variety of applications, such as morphing extrusion dies and airfoils. The presence …

In the design and analysis of morphing wings, several sciences need to be integrated. This
article tries to answer the question,“What is the most appropriate actuation mechanism to …

The area of continuum robotics is showing potential in a variety of applications including
surgical robotics, search and rescue operations, manufacturing, and assembly. Shape …

In this paper, we formulated a systematic design methodology for the design of planar six-
and eight-bar slider mechanisms for motion generation applications that require more …

This paper presents the development of variable geometry dies that enable the extrusion of
plastic parts with a varying cross section. Extrusion accounts for 40% of all manufactured …

This paper presents a general method to perform simultaneous topological and dimensional
synthesis for planar rigid-body morphing mechanisms. The synthesis is framed as a multi …

This paper presents a kinematic synthesis methodology for planar shape-changing rigid-
body mechanisms that addresses constraints arising in the design of variable-geometry …

A theoretical framework for analyzing instantaneous kinematic properties regarding the
shape of robotic mechanisms is proposed. Conventional research on kinematic analysis …