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Geometric constraint-based reconfiguration and self-motions of a 4-CRU parallel mechanism (2021)
Journal Article
Nurahmi, L., Putrayudanto, P., Wei, G., & Agrawal, S. (2021). Geometric constraint-based reconfiguration and self-motions of a 4-CRU parallel mechanism. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 13(2), 021017. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049879

This paper aims to investigate the reconfiguration and self-motions of a 4-CRU parallel mechanism based on the mechanism geometric constraints. The targeted application of such mechanism in this research is for 3D-printing buildings of multi-directio... Read More about Geometric constraint-based reconfiguration and self-motions of a 4-CRU parallel mechanism.

An affordable linkage-and-tendon hybrid-driven anthropomorphic robotic hand – MCR-Hand II (2021)
Journal Article
Yang, H., Wei, G., Ren, L., Qian, Z., Wang, K., Xiu, H., & Liang, W. (2021). An affordable linkage-and-tendon hybrid-driven anthropomorphic robotic hand – MCR-Hand II. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 13(2), 024502. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049744

This paper presents the design, analysis and development of an anthropomorphic robotic hand coined MCR-Hand II. This hand takes the advantages of both the tendon-driven and linkage-driven systems, leading to a compact mechanical structure that aims t... Read More about An affordable linkage-and-tendon hybrid-driven anthropomorphic robotic hand – MCR-Hand II.

Gyroscope sensor based in vivo finger axes of rotation identification using screw displacement (2021)
Journal Article
Zhu, Y., Wei, G., Ren, L., Luo, Z., & Shang, J. (2021). Gyroscope sensor based in vivo finger axes of rotation identification using screw displacement. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2021, 8871593. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8871593

This paper presents a low-cost, efficient, and portable in vivo method for identifying axes of rotation of the proximal interphalangeal and distal interphalangeal joints in an index finger. The approach is associated with the screw displacement repre... Read More about Gyroscope sensor based in vivo finger axes of rotation identification using screw displacement.

A low-cost linkage-spring-sendon-integrated compliant anthropomorphic robotic hand : MCR-Hand III (2020)
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Yang, H., Wei, G., Ren, L., Qian, Z., Wang, K., Xiu, H., & Liang, W. (2021). A low-cost linkage-spring-sendon-integrated compliant anthropomorphic robotic hand : MCR-Hand III. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 158, 104210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2020.104210

This paper presents the design, analysis and development of an anthropomorphic robotic hand, i.e. MCR-Hand III. Based on the investigation of human hand anatomical structure and the related existing robotic hands, mechanical design of the MCR-Hand II... Read More about A low-cost linkage-spring-sendon-integrated compliant anthropomorphic robotic hand : MCR-Hand III.

Comparative study on effects of injection mode on combustion and emission characteristics of a combined injection n-butanol/gasoline SI engine with hydrogen direct injection (2020)
Journal Article
Shang, Z., Yu, X., Ren, L., Wei, G., Li, G., Li, D., & Li, Y. (2020). Comparative study on effects of injection mode on combustion and emission characteristics of a combined injection n-butanol/gasoline SI engine with hydrogen direct injection. Energy, 213, 118903. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.118903

In this paper, on the basis of combined injection technique, three injection modes with five n-butanol/gasoline volume ratios () were put forward, aiming to compare and evaluate the relationship between the injection mode and the combustion and emiss... Read More about Comparative study on effects of injection mode on combustion and emission characteristics of a combined injection n-butanol/gasoline SI engine with hydrogen direct injection.

Textile-based capacitive sensor for physical rehabilitation via surface topological modification (2020)
Journal Article
Chen, L., Lu, M., Yang, H., Avila, J., Shi, B., Ren, L., …Yin, W. (2020). Textile-based capacitive sensor for physical rehabilitation via surface topological modification. ACS nano, 14(7), 8191-8201. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.0c01643

Wearable sensor technologies, especially continuous monitoring of various human health conditions, are attracting increased attention. However, current rigid sensors present obvious drawbacks, like lower durability and poor comfort. Here, a strategy... Read More about Textile-based capacitive sensor for physical rehabilitation via surface topological modification.

Subject-specific finite element modelling of the human hand complex : muscle-driven simulations and experimental validation (2019)
Journal Article
Wei, Y., Zou, Z., Wei, G., Ren, L., & Qian, Z. (2020). Subject-specific finite element modelling of the human hand complex : muscle-driven simulations and experimental validation. Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 48(4), 1181-1195. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-019-02439-2

This paper aims to develop and validate a subject-specific framework for modelling the human hand. This was achieved by combining medical image-based finite element modelling, individualized muscle force and kinematic measurements. Firstly, a subject... Read More about Subject-specific finite element modelling of the human hand complex : muscle-driven simulations and experimental validation.

Validation of a low-cost Electromyography (EMG) system via a commercial and accurate EMG device : pilot study (2019)
Journal Article
Fuentes del Toro, S., Wei, Y., Olmeda, E., Ren, L., Wei, G., & Díaz, V. (2019). Validation of a low-cost Electromyography (EMG) system via a commercial and accurate EMG device : pilot study. Sensors, 19(23), e5214. https://doi.org/10.3390/s19235214

Electromyography (EMG) devices are well-suited for measuring the behaviour of muscles during an exercise or a task, and are widely used in many different research areas. Their disadvantage is that commercial systems are expensive. We designed a low-c... Read More about Validation of a low-cost Electromyography (EMG) system via a commercial and accurate EMG device : pilot study.

Mobile assemblies of four-spherical-4R-integrated linkages and the associated four-crease-integrated rigid origami patterns (2019)
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Chen, Y., Lv, W., Peng, R., & Wei, G. (2019). Mobile assemblies of four-spherical-4R-integrated linkages and the associated four-crease-integrated rigid origami patterns. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 142, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2019.103613

Rigid origami, which can be regarded as assemblies of spherical linkages, inspires a new paradigm of design for mechanical metamaterials and deployable structural systems with large deployable ratio. In this paper, the kinematic properties of assembl... Read More about Mobile assemblies of four-spherical-4R-integrated linkages and the associated four-crease-integrated rigid origami patterns.

Biologically inspired design and development of a variable stiffness powered ankle-foot prosthesis (2019)
Journal Article
Dobson, A., Wei, G., & Ren, L. (2019). Biologically inspired design and development of a variable stiffness powered ankle-foot prosthesis. Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 11(4), https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4043603

Recent advancements in powered lower limb prostheses have appeased several difficulties faced by lower limb amputees by using a Series-Elastic Actuator (SEA) to provide powered sagittal plane flexion. Unfortunately, these devices are currently unable... Read More about Biologically inspired design and development of a variable stiffness powered ankle-foot prosthesis.