The optimal dimensional synthesis methodology proposed in this article does not follow the
more common approaches of recent years, such as heuristic methods, but aims to perfect …

This research study aims to introduce chaos theory into the Manta Ray Foraging
Optimization (MRFO) Algorithm and optimize a real-world design problem through the chaos …

Four-bar linkages are one of the most widely used mechanisms in industries. This paper
presents a comparative study on the accuracy and efficiency of the optimum synthesis of …

This paper proposes a parametric synthesis of two different trunk lid mechanisms for sedan
vehicles, incorporating three different population-based optimization techniques: Particle …

In mechanism design with symmetrical or asymmetrical motions, obtaining high precision of
the input path given by working requirements of mechanisms can be a challenge for …

Four-bar mechanisms are widespread in industrial and quotidian applications, but their
design requires deep knowledge and experience in Mechanisms and Machine Theory. In …

This paper presents the dimensional synthesis of four-bar mechanisms for path generation.
The synthesis of the four-bar mechanisms is proposed using nine advanced optimization …

Traditional metaheuristics are easy to fall into local optimum when solving complex
dimensional synthesis problems. To solve this problem, a repellency evolutionary algorithm …

Mechanisms have allowed for the automation of complex, repetitive, demanding, or
dangerous tasks for humans. Among the different mechanisms, those with a closed …

The ankle rehabilitation in certain injuries requires passive movements to aid in the prompt
recovery of ankle movement. In the last years, parallel ankle rehabilitation robots with …