Multibody Mechatronic Systems

1. Synthesis of Precision Flexible Mechanisms Using Screw Theory with a Finite Elements Validation
Martín A. Pucheta, Alejandro G. Gallardo

2. Enumeration of Kinematic Chains with Zero Variety for Epicyclic Gear Trains with One and Two Degrees of Freedom
Marina Baldissera Souza, Rodrigo Souza Vieira, Daniel Martins

3. Mechanism Design and Kinematics Analysis of a Bat Robot
Deming Kong, Jing-Shan Zhao, Yaser Saffer Tollori

4. Vector Analysis of the Cable Tension Conditions
T. Muraro, D. Martins, L. K. Sacht

5. Actuated Degree-of-Control: A New Approach for Mechanisms Design
Estevan Hideki Murai, Roberto Simoni, Daniel Martins

6. Analysis of Self-aligning Mechanisms by Means of Matroid Theory
Andrea Piga Carboni, Henrique Simas, Daniel Martins

7. Review and Classification of Workpiece Toggle Clamping Devices
Mateus Viana Oliveira e Costa, Estevan Hideki Murai, Fabíola SilvaRosa, Daniel Martins

8. Supporting the Laminated Ferromagnetic Pole Pieces in a Magnetic Gear: A Structure Behaviour Analysis from a Multibody Model
M. Desvaux, B. Multon, H. Ahmed, S. Sire

9. Kinematic Analysis for a Planar Redundant Serial Manipulator
Zijia Li, Mathias Brandstötter, Michael Hofbaur

10. Workspace Analysis of a Parallel Manipulator Using Multi-objective Optimization and Bio-inspired Methods
R. S. Gonçalves, J. C. M. Carvalho, F. S. Lobato

11. Modeling of a Four-Legged Robot with Variable Center of Mass as a Cooperative Multirobot System
Cristiane P. Tonetto, Antônio Bento Filho, Altamir Dias

12. Assembly Sequence Planning for Shape Heterogeneous Modular Robot Systems
Anelize Zomkowski Salvi, Roberto Simoni, Henrique Simas

13. Kinetostatics and Optimal Design of a 2PRPU Shoenflies-Motion Generator
H. Simas, R. Gregorio

14. Influence of the Working Mode on the Maximum Isotropic Force Capability Maps for a 3RRR Planar Parallel Manipulator
L. Mejia, D. Ponce, J. C. Herrera, H. Simas, D. Martins

15. Maximum Isotropic Force Capability Maps in Planar Cooperative Systems: A Practical Case Study
Juan Camilo Herrera Pineda, Leonardo Mejia Rincon, Roberto Simoni, Henrique Simas

16. Balancing Conditions of the RSS’R, Spatial Mechanism
Mario Acevedo

17. Elastodynamic Performance of a Planar Parallel Mechanism Under Uncertainties
Fabian Andres Lara-Molina, Edson Hideki Koroishi, Thamiris Lima Costa

18. Complex Modelling and Dynamical Analysis of Parallel Cable Mechanisms
Radek Bulín, Michal Hajžman, Pavel Polach

19. A New Methodology for the Balancing of Mechanisms Using the Davies’ Method
Julio Cesar Frantz, Leonardo Mejia Rincon, Henrique Simas, Daniel Martins

20. The Dynamic Synthesis of an Energy-Efficient Watt-II-Mechanism
F. Schwarzfischer, M. Hüsing, B. Corves

21. Multibody Dynamic Analysis of a High-Altitude Long-Endurance Aircraft Concept
L. M. Nitardi, B. A. Roccia, S. Preidikman, F. G. Flores

22. High-Order Sliding Mode Control for Solar Tracker Manipulator
I. Gutierrez, E. Hernandez-Martinez, A. Oropeza, Sajjad Keshtkar

23. Towards a Servovision Based Control for a Planar Parallel Manipulator
Fernanda Thaís Colombo, Maíra Martins Silva

24. Multibody Model of the VVER 1000 Nuclear Reactor Control Assembly and Simulation of Its Moving Parts Drop
P. Polach, M. Hajžman

25. Single-State Friction Model for Control Purposes
Fernando J. Villegas, Rogelio L. Hecker, Gustavo M. Flores

26. Design of a Robotic Speech-to-Sign Language Transliterating System
E. López-Zapata, M. Campos-Trinidad, R. Salazar-Arévalo, J. Acostupa-Del Carpio

27. Robust Critical Inverse Condition Number for a 3RRR Robot Using Failure Maps
Hiparco Lins Vieira, João Vitor Carvalho Fontes, Andre Teófilo Beck, Maíra Martins Silva

28. Simulation of a Serial Robot Calibration Through Screw Theory
L. K. Kato, T. L. F. C. Pinto, H. Simas, D. Martins

29. Comparative Study of Autonomous Aerial Navigation Methods Oriented to Environmental Monitoring
J. López, A. Mauricio, A. Rojas, E. Dianderas, J. Vargas-Machuca, R. Rodríguez

30. Simulation and Experimental Verification of a Global Redundancy Resolution for a 3PRRR Prototype
João Vitor Carvalho Fontes, Maíra Martins Silva

31. A Computational Aeroelastic Framework for Studying Non-conventional Aeronautical Systems
S. Preidikman, B. A. Roccia, M. L. Verstraete, L. R. Ceballos, B. Balachandran

32. ILQG Planner Applied to Dynamic Systems with Intermittent Contact
Henrique B. Garcia, Leonardo S. Luna, Gustavo Jose Giardini Lahr, Glauco A. P. Caurin

33. Cost Effective Provisioning of Electricity in Smart Nano-grid Using GA and Optimized Heuristic Algorithm
Nabila Ahmad, Rabiya Bibi, Shoab Ahmed Khan

34. Mathematical Modeling and Prototype Development of a Pneumatically-Actuated Bench for Sloping Terrain Simulation
M. R. M. H. Porsch, N. Kinalski, R. Goergen, A. Fiegenbaum, L. A. Rasia, A. C. Valdiero

35. An Experimental Characterization of Roll Hemming Process
Eduardo Esquivel, Giuseppe Carbone, Marco Ceccarelli, Carlos Jáuregui

36. Experimental Characterization of a Feedforward Control for the Replication of Moving Resistances on a Chassis Dynamometer
E. Bertoti, J. J. Eckert, R. Y. Yamashita, L. C. A. Silva, F. G. Dedini

37. Experimental Setup of a Novel 4 DoF Parallel Manipulator
Marina Valles, Pedro Araujo-Gomez, Vicente Mata, Angel Valera, Miguel Diaz-Rodriguez, Alvaro Page, Nidal M. Farhat

38. Behaviour Comparison Between Mechanical Epicyclic Gears and Magnetic Gears
M. Desvaux, B. Multon, H. Ben Ahmed, S. Sire

39. Design Optimization of a Cable-Driven Parallel Robot in Upper Arm Training-Rehabilitation Processes
Eusebio Hernandez, S. Ivvan Valdez, Giuseppe Carbone, Marco Ceccarelli

40. Kinematic Analysis of an Exoskeleton-Based Robot for Elbow and Wrist Rehabilitation
N. Plitea, B. Gherman, G. Carbone, M. Ceccarelli, C. Vaida, A. Banica, D. Pisla, A. Pisla

41. Experimental Evaluation of Artificial Human Ribs
L. A. Aguilar, M. Ceccarelli, Ch.R. Torres-San-Miguel, G. Urriolagoitia-Sosa, G. Urriolagoitia-Calderón

42. Kinetostatic Model of the Human Knee for Preoperative Planning: Part A
D. Ponce, L. Mejia, E. Ponce, D. Martins, C. R. M. Roesler, J. F. Golin

43. Kinetostatic Model of the Human Knee for Preoperative Planning: Part B
D. Ponce, J. F. Golin, E. Ponce, D. Martins, C. R. M. Roesler, L. Mejia

44. On the Kinematics of an Innovative Spherical Parallel Robot for Shoulder Rehabilitation
N. Plitea, C. Vaida, G. Carbone, A. Pisla, I. Ulinici, D. Pisla

45. Automatic Elevation System of a Wheelchair
Sergio Yoshinobu Araki, Pâmela Florentino, Eduardo Bock, Michele Saito, Mariana Hernandes, Luciano Fuentes, Isac Fujita, Rodrigo Stoeterau, Daniel Martins, Antônio Celso Fonseca Arruda

46. An Initial Assessment of Mechanisms for the Development of New Hospital Beds
R. L. P. Barreto, R. Simoni, D. Martins

47. Rollover of Long Combination Vehicles: Effect of Overweight
Gonzalo Moreno, Vangelo Manenti, Lauro Nicolazzi, Rodrigo Vieira, Daniel Martins

48. Development of a Robust Integrated Control System to Improve the Stability of Road Vehicles
Abel Castro, Georg Rill, Hans I. Weber

49. Powertrain Optimization to Improve Vehicle Performance and Fuel Consumption
Jony J. Eckert, Fernanda C. Corrêa, Elvis Bertoti, Rodrigo Y. Yamashita, Ludmila C. A. Silva, Franco G. Dedini

50. Design and Analysis of a Wheel with Flexible Spokes
Shuaisong Hou, Jing-Shan Zhao, Misyurin Sergey Yurevich

51. Multibody Model of a Small Tire Test Bench
Fabio Mazzariol Santiciolli, Ludmila Corrêa Alkmin e Silva, Elvis Bertoti, Jony Javorski Eckert, Rodrigo Yassuda Yamashita, Franco Giuseppe Dedini

52. Maneuverability Study of a Vehicle with Rear Wheel Steering
Silva Jhino, Vargas Lincol, Liberato Josue, Quispe Junior, Munares Carlos

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