[HTML][HTML] Design of compliant mechanisms using continuum topology optimization: A review

B Zhu, X Zhang, H Zhang, J Liang, H Zang, H Li… - … and Machine Theory, 2020 - Elsevier
Compliant mechanisms have become an important branch of modern mechanisms. Unlike
conventional rigid body mechanisms, compliant mechanisms transform the displacement …

Recent design and development of piezoelectric-actuated compliant microgrippers: A review

Z Lyu, Q Xu - Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2021 - Elsevier
The piezoelectric-actuated compliant microgripper (PEACM) plays an essential role in the
application fields such as biomedical engineering, microelectronics, and optical …

Design and control of a compliant microgripper with a large amplification ratio for high-speed micro manipulation

F Wang, C Liang, Y Tian, X Zhao… - … /ASME Transactions on …, 2016 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The design and control of a novel piezoelectric actuated compliant microgripper is studied in
this paper to achieve fast, precise, and robust micro gras** operations. First, the …

Manufacturability evaluation for molded parts using fictitious physical models, and its application in topology optimization

Y Sato, T Yamada, K Izui, S Nishiwaki - The International Journal of …, 2017 - Springer
Manufacturing methods using molds, such as casting and injection molding, are widely used
in industries. A basic requirement when using such manufacturing methods is that design …

A review on tailoring stiffness in compliant systems, via removing material: Cellular materials and topology optimization

M Arredondo-Soto, E Cuan-Urquizo… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Cellular Materials and Topology Optimization use a structured distribution of material to
achieve specific mechanical properties. The controlled distribution of material often leads to …

Structural optimization of a rotary joint by hybrid method of FEM, neural-fuzzy and water cycle–moth flame algorithm for robotics and automation manufacturing

N Le Chau, MP Dang, C Prakash, D Buddhi… - Robotics and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Rotary joint is used in robotic arm for mobility aids and rehabilitation device. The rotary joint
often requires a compactness, a lightness, and a large load capacity in robotics as well as …

Optimization of outer diameter bernoulli gripper with cylindrical nozzle

R Mykhailyshyn, F Duchoň, I Virgala, PJ Sinčák… - Machines, 2023 - mdpi.com
Grip** and manipulating objects using non-contact and low-contact technologies is
becoming increasingly necessary in manufacturing. One of the promising contactless …

Fusing topology optimization and pseudo-rigid-body method for the development of a finger exoskeleton

R Liang, G Xu, M Li, B He… - IEEE Robotics and …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Robotic hand exoskeletons can assist people who suffer from hand. functional disabilities
caused by a stroke. However, currently existing hand exoskeletons remain inadequate in …

Influence of geometric scaling on the elasto-kinematic properties of flexure hinges and compliant mechanisms

S Linß, P Gräser, T Räder, S Henning, R Theska… - … and Machine Theory, 2018 - Elsevier
Flexure hinges with notches are typical elements in high-precision compliant mechanisms
with a wide variety of sizes from macro to micro or nano applications. This paper investigates …

Design and Optimization for a New XYZ Micropositioner with Embedded Displacement Sensor for Biomaterial Sample Probing Application

MP Dang, HG Le, TTD Phan, NL Chau, TP Dao - Sensors, 2022 - mdpi.com
An XYZ compliant micropositioner has been widely mentioned in precision engineering, but
the displacements in the X, Y, and Z directions are often not the same. In this study, a design …