The paper studies the tripod mechanisms that comprise novel spatial Cartesian flexible
hinges and can be used in three-dimensional sensing/actuation applications. These hinges …

This paper presents a method for realizing a gear-spring balancer (GSB) that can cope with
variable payloads and its application to serial robots. The GSB is constructed with a three …

Elastic instabilities have traditionally been considered a failure mechanism; however, recent
years have seen numerous studies exploiting instabilities as a means to achieve structural …

Small-sized ultra-precise optical devices require compact compliant ortho-planar springs
(COPS) aka. flexure springs, for precise, frictionless linear motion which depends highly on …

The design of mechanisms for the static balancing of a rotating and weight-varying link has
tremendous implications for mechanical structures and robotic systems. This article presents …

Force control technology plays a pivotal role in manipulating vulnerable objects. This paper
presents a new compliant mechanism with constant-force output characteristics, which can …

In this paper, a novel alternative method of stiffness compensation in buckled mechanisms is
investigated. This method involves the use of critical load matching, ie, matching the first two …

The usually high eigenfrequencies of miniaturized oscillators can be significantly lowered by
reducing the stiffness through stiffness compensation. In this work, a mechanical design for a …

In this paper, a novel method for stiffness compensation in compliant mechanisms is
investigated. This method involves tuning the ratio between the first two critical buckling …

Vibrations are a promising source for powering wireless sensors, for example in low-
frequency environments like human motion. These environments suffer from unpredictable …