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Open AccessFully 3D printed flexible, conformal and multi-directional tactile sensor with integrated biomimetic and auxetic structure
Tactile sensors play a crucial role in the development of biologically inspired robotic prostheses, particularly in providing tactile feedback. However, existing sensing technology still falls short in terms o...
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An Optimization System for Intent Recognition Based on an Improved KNN Algorithm with Minimal Feature Set for Powered Knee Prosthesis
In this article, a new optimization system that uses few features to recognize locomotion with high classification accuracy is proposed. The optimization system consists of three parts. First, the features of ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
A Novel Compliant Actuator, ISSA and the Applications on a Robotic Arm
This paper presents the design and development of a novel motor-based soft actuator. i.e. an internal torsion spring soft actuator (ISSA). The mechanical design of the actuator will be first introduced. Its fo...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Motor Learning-Based Real-Time Control for Dexterous Manipulation of Prosthetic Hands
Recent studies on myoelectric-based prosthetic control have shown that surface electromyography (sEMG) can enhance prosthetic intuitiveness by improving motion detection algorithms and continuous data processi...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
A Biologically Inspired Lower Limb Cable Driven Exoskeleton
The lower limb exoskeleton has been widely applied in different fields, such as rehabilitation, training, and the military, which generally improves the performance of subjects. This paper developed a lower li...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Multi Operation Modes of 4-CRU Parallel Mechanism For 3D-Printing Building
This paper deals with the operation modes analysis of a 4-CRU parallel mechanism for 3D printing building as a new technology for constructing the sustainable houses. The analysis is based upon an algebraic ap...
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Open AccessSubject-Specific Finite Element Modelling of the Human Hand Complex: Muscle-Driven Simulations and Experimental Validation
This paper aims to develop and validate a subject-specific framework for modelling the human hand. This was achieved by combining medical image-based finite element modelling, individualized muscle force and k...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Design and Development of a Linkage-Tendon Hybrid Driven Anthropomorphic Robotic Hand
This paper presents the design and development of a linkage-tendon hybrid driven anthropomorphic robotic hand
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Screw Displacement and Its Application to the In Vivo Identification of Finger Joint Axes
This paper provides the exponential derivation of screw displacement and its application in the identification of rotation axes of finger joints. Expressions of screw displacement, including the Rodrigues’ for...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Predict Afferent Tactile Neural Signal for Artificial Nerve Based on Finite Element Human Hand Model
This paper aims to investigate the biomechanical aspect of human hand tactile perception by using finite element method and build the artificial neural nerve which can be interfaced with human afferent nerve. ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Note on Geometric and Exponential Expressions of Screw Displacement
This paper provides a comprehensive note on screw displacement. Expressions of screw displacement, including the Rodrigues’ formulae for rotation and general spatial displacement, are derived in details with g...
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Optimization of MEMS coil structure parameters for wireless power transfer system based on magnetic resonance
Wireless power transfer (WPT) is a biocompatible and flexible, convenient and stable energy transmission technology, has a huge application market in consumer electronics and implantable medical aspects. With ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Prehension of an Anthropomorphic Metamorphic Robotic Hand Based on Opposition Space Model
This paper presents constrained prehension of an anthropomorphic metamorphic robotic hand based on opposition based model. Structure of the metamorphic hand is briefly introduced and grasp evaluation based on ...
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Open AccessGeometry and kinematics for a spherical-base integrated parallel mechanism
Parallel mechanisms, in general, have a rigid base and a moving platform connected by several limbs. For achieving higher mobility and dexterity, more degrees of freedom are introduced to the limbs. However, v...
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Reconfigurable and Deployable Platonic Mechanisms with a Variable Revolute Joint
This chapter presents for the first time a variable revolute joint and a group of reconfigurable and deployable Platonic mechanisms. Structure of the variable revolute joint is presented and demonstrated by it...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
DEXDEB – Application of DEXtrous Robotic Hands for DEBoning Operation
This paper presents for the first time an application Investigation of using dexterous robotic hands for deboning operation so as to establish a human-robot co-working platform for cutting, deboning and muscle...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
DEXDEB – Application of DEXtrous Robotic Hands for DEBoning Operation
This paper presents for the first time an application study of using dexterous robotic hands for deboning operation so as to establish a human-robot co-working platform for cutting, deboning and muscle extract...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Duality of the Platonic Polyhedrons and Isomorphism of the Regular Deployable Polyhedral Mechanisms (DPMs)
This paper investigates the duality of the five Platonic polyhedrons via the ray and axis coordinates of Line geometry. Then, based on the five Platonic polyhedrons, regular deployable polyhedral mechanisms ar...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Synthesis of a Family of Regular Deployable Polyhedral Mechanisms (DPMs)
This paper for the first time presents the synthesis of a family of overconstrained regular deployable polyhedral mechanisms (DPMs). The mechanisms are developed based on a novel plane-symmetric eight-bar link...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Structural Representation of Reconfigurable Linkages
This paper presents adjacency matrix originated three-dimensional matrix for structural representation of mechanisms by integrating binary string in the sense of displacement subgroup theory. The improved elem...
