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Biomechanical analysis of the effect of the finger extensor mechanism on hand grasping performance (2022)
Journal Article
Wei, Y., Zou, Z., Qian, Z., Ren, L., & Wei, G. (2022). Biomechanical analysis of the effect of the finger extensor mechanism on hand grasping performance. IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 30, 360-368. https://doi.org/10.1109/TNSRE.2022.3146906

Quantifying the effect of routing and topology of the inter-connected finger extensor mechanism on hand grasping performances is a long-standing research problem for the better clinical diagnosis, surgical planning and biomimetic hand development. Ho... Read More about Biomechanical analysis of the effect of the finger extensor mechanism on hand grasping performance.

Design and analysis of a six-wheeled companion robot with mechanical obstacle-overcoming adaptivity (2021)
Journal Article
Song, Z., Luo, Z., Wei, G., & Shang, J. (2021). Design and analysis of a six-wheeled companion robot with mechanical obstacle-overcoming adaptivity. Mechanical Sciences, 12(2), 1115-1136. https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-12-1115-2021

A six-wheeled companion exploration robot with an adaptive climbing mechanism is proposed and released for the complicated terrain environment of planetary exploration. Benefiting from its three-rocker-arm structure, the robot can adapt to complex... Read More about Design and analysis of a six-wheeled companion robot with mechanical obstacle-overcoming adaptivity.

Design and performance investigation of a robot-assisted flexible ureteroscopy system (2021)
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Zhao, J., Li, J., Cui, L., Shi, C., & Wei, G. (2021). Design and performance investigation of a robot-assisted flexible ureteroscopy system. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2021, 6911202. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6911202

Flexible ureteroscopy (FURS) has been developed and has become a preferred routine procedure for both diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones and other renal diseases inside the urinary tract. The traditional manual FURS procedure is highly skill-de... Read More about Design and performance investigation of a robot-assisted flexible ureteroscopy system.

Tension vector and structure matrix associated force sensitivity of a 6-DOF cable-driven parallel robot (2021)
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Chen, Q., Lin, Q., Wei, G., & Ren, L. (2022). Tension vector and structure matrix associated force sensitivity of a 6-DOF cable-driven parallel robot. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 236(1), 100-114. https://doi.org/10.1177/09544062211026344

This paper investigates the force sensitivity of 6-DOF cable-driven parallel robots (CDPRs) in order to propose a better force measurement device. Kinematics and dynamics for a CDPR of n-DOF are deduced and formulated, and algorithms for calculating... Read More about Tension vector and structure matrix associated force sensitivity of a 6-DOF cable-driven parallel robot.

Biology and bioinspiration of soft robotics : actuation, sensing, and system integration (2021)
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Ren, L., Li, B., Wei, G., Wang, K., Song, Z., Wei, Y., …Liu, Q. (2021). Biology and bioinspiration of soft robotics : actuation, sensing, and system integration. iScience, 24(9), 103075. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2021.103075

Organisms in nature grow with senses, nervous, and actuation systems coordinated in ingenious ways to sustain metabolism and other essential life activities. The understanding of biological structures and functions guide the construction of soft robo... Read More about Biology and bioinspiration of soft robotics : actuation, sensing, and system integration.

Bioinspired actuators with intrinsic muscle-like mechanical properties (2021)
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Liu, C., Wang, Y., Qian, Z., Wang, K., Zhao, F., Ding, P., …Ren, L. (2021). Bioinspired actuators with intrinsic muscle-like mechanical properties. iScience, 24(9), 103023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2021.103023

Humans and animals can achieve agile and efficient movements because the muscle can operate in different modes depending on its intrinsic mechanical properties. For bioinspired robotics and prosthetics, it is highly desirable to have artificial actua... Read More about Bioinspired actuators with intrinsic muscle-like mechanical properties.

Low-cost multisensor integrated system for online walking gait detection (2021)
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Yan, L., Wei, G., Hu, Z., Xiu, H., Wei, Y., & Ren, L. (2021). Low-cost multisensor integrated system for online walking gait detection. Journal of Sensors, 2021, 6378514. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6378514

A three-dimensional motion capture system is a useful tool for analysing gait patterns during walking or exercising, and it is frequently applied in biomechanical studies. However, most of them are expensive. This study designs a low-cost gait detect... Read More about Low-cost multisensor integrated system for online walking gait detection.

Thick-panel origami cube (2021)
Journal Article
Gu, Y., Wei, G., & Chen, Y. (2021). Thick-panel origami cube. Mechanism and Machine Theory, 164, 104411. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmachtheory.2021.104411

This paper presents a new method for constructing a novel thick-panel origami cube. By replacing the equivalent 4R-spherical linkage in a four-crease zero-thickness origami vertex with a plane-symmetric Bricard linkage, the thick-panel form of a gene... Read More about Thick-panel origami cube.

Speed-related energy flow and joint function change during human walking (2021)
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Hu, Z., Ren, L., Hu, D., Gao, Y., Wei, G., Qian, Z., & Wang, K. (2021). Speed-related energy flow and joint function change during human walking. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 9, 666428. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2021.666428

During human walking, mechanical energy transfers between segments via joints. Joint mechanics of the human body are coordinated with each other to adapt to speed change. The aim of this study is to analyze the functional behaviors of major joints du... Read More about Speed-related energy flow and joint function change during human walking.

The impact of locomotor speed on the human metatarsophalangeal joint kinematics (2021)
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Wang, K., Raychoudhury, S., Hu, D., Ren, L., Liu, J., Xiu, H., …Qian, Z. (2021). The impact of locomotor speed on the human metatarsophalangeal joint kinematics. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 9, 644582. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2021.644582

This paper aims to further our previous study to investigate the effect of speed on the human metatarsophalangeal (MP) joint kinematics during running on level ground. The 3D motion of the foot segments was captured by a twelve-camera motion analysis... Read More about The impact of locomotor speed on the human metatarsophalangeal joint kinematics.

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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.