Optimization and Design of Compliant Mechanisms
A special issue of Machines (ISSN 2075-1702). This special issue belongs to the section "Robotics, Mechatronics and Intelligent Machines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2024 | Viewed by 7596
Special Issue Editors
Interests: robotics; micro-positioning; smart actuators; nonlinear system control
Interests: compliant mechanisms; micromanipulators; precision positioning; topology optimization; finite element analysis
Interests: mechanism and machine design; robotic machining; robot design; kinematics and statics analysis; multibody dynamic systems; physical human-robot interaction; reliability-based design optimization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Compliant mechanisms are rationally designed structures of precision geometrical shape, leading to ultra-precision motion and special force displacement chracteristics. Unlike conventional rigid-link mechanisms, the motion of compliant mechanisms is realized via using flexible elements whereby deformation requires no lubrication while achieving high movement accuracy without friction. As compliant mechanisms differ significantly from traditional rigid mechanisms, the recent research focus has been on investigating various technologies and approaches to address challenges in their design and synthesis, optimization, analysis, materials, fabrication methods, and actuation. Applications of these structures include micro manipulation, precision manufacturing, vibration isolation, medical robots, and so on. The focus of this Special Issue is the design, optimization, control, and applications of compliant mechanisms.
Dr. Bingxiao Ding
Prof. Dr. Jinqing Zhan
Dr. Nguyen Vu Linh
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- compliant mechanism
- constant force mechanism
- optimization
- micro-positioner
- robotics
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