This paper presents an automatic optimization method for compliant constant force mechanisms, which eliminates the need time-consuming parameter tuning and complex model design in conventional process. The proposed framework is based on finite-element analysis (FEA) multi-objective genetic algorithm (MOGA) methods designed two steps: First, preliminary mechanism carried out to roughly encompass...

Abstract Current surgical devices are mostly rigid and made of stiff materials, even though their predominant use is on soft wet tissues. With the emergence compliant mechanisms (CMs), tools can be designed to flexible using materials. CMs offer many advantages such as monolithic fabrication, high precision, no wear, friction, need for lubrication. It therefore beneficial consolidate developmen...

The finest fraction of the lunar regolith, namely dust, poses a challenge for hardware design and operations. Apollo missions experienced equipment malfunctions failures due to dust interactions with hardware. In this work we focus on problems related clogging rigid body mechanisms. We explain causes problem propose solution consisting replacing traditional mechanisms compliant There are multip...