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Design of multifunctional compliant forceps for medical application
Libu George B,R. Bharanidaran +1 more
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Recent advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery, multifunctional instruments are essential to improve the efficiency of the surgical procedure.Abstract:
Recent advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery, multifunctional instruments are essential to improve the efficiency of the surgical procedure. Surgical instruments with combination of wire and links...read more
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A hybrid approach of density-based topology, multilayer perceptron, and water cycle-moth flame algorithm for multi-stage optimal design of a flexure mechanism
TL;DR: In this article, a hybridization of density-based topology, multilayer perceptron, and water cycle-moth flame algorithm is proposed for flexure mechanism design.
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An integration framework of topology method, enhanced adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system, water cycle algorithm with evaporation rate for design optimization for a flexure gripper
TL;DR: A new optimization framework to provide a systematic design method for a flexure gripper using an enhanced adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system and the results showed that the proposed framework is a best optimizer for the flexure Gripper.
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Changes in the mechanical performance of an ortho-planar spring after aging tests
TL;DR: In this paper , an ortho-planar spring (OPS) compliant mechanism was evaluated after hygrothermal and ultraviolet radiation aging tests and the results indicated that compliant mechanisms show promise for implementation in applications where aging is a concern and their life is expected to be within the bounds of this aging study.
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Calculations of crack stress intensity factors based on FEM and XFEM models
TL;DR: In this article , a numerical model of dynamic crack propagation is used for describing stress intensity factor and predicting residual life of structure. And the model reliability is further verified within the allowable error range.
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Tailoring unconventional actuators using compliant transmissions: design methods and applications
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a generalized methodology for designing compliant mechanisms for topology generation and size and shape optimization, and demonstrate integration with electrostatic, piezoelectric, and SMA actuators for MEMS and smart-structures applications.
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Design and Application of Compliant Mechanisms for Surgical Tools
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Design of a multifunctional compliant instrument for minimally invasive surgery.
TL;DR: The length, width, and thickness of the multifunctional compliant mechanism tool tip is optimized to maximize the jaw opening and the grasping force, thus reducing procedure time and risk of inadvertent tissue injury during instrument exchanges.
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Numerical simulation and experimental investigation of a topologically optimized compliant microgripper
R. Bharanidaran,T. Ramesh +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a compliant based micro gripper is developed and the performance of the microgripper is studied through numerical simulation and experiential techniques, and the effect of flexure hinges at the node-to-node contact regions need to be analyzed for its critical geometric parameter.