by mbp11 | Jan 1, 2002 | Publications
The aim of this study is to gain insight into how people maintain their balance while performing seated reaches. The requirement to maintain balance is a significant contributor to reach difficulty, and in some cases exceeds strength and range of mot ion as the...
by mbp11 | Nov 11, 2001 | Publications
Bistable behavior is desirable for a variety of applications because power is applied only during switching, and the mechanism state remains the same regardless of any power interruptions. The low variability in the stable positions also makes accurate open-loop...
by mbp11 | Sep 12, 2001 | Publications
A product platform is a set of common components, modules or parts from which a stream of derivative products can be created. Product platform design requires selection of the shared parts and assessment of the potential sacrifices in individual product performance...
by mbp11 | Sep 12, 2001 | Publications
Decubitous ulcers (“pressure sores”) are a significant concern for people using wheelchairs. In fact, results published by the University of Kansas indicate that over half of those using wheelchairs will develop a pressure sore at some point. This...
by mbp11 | Sep 9, 2001 | Publications
In many MEMS applications, it is desirable to amplify the force or displacement of an actuator or transducer. Devices that amplify force or mechanical advantage typically achieve this at the expense of displacement or geometric advantage. Likewise, devices that...
by mbp11 | Nov 1, 2000 | Publications
A mathematical model for predicting the deflection path of both non-tapered and continuously tapered cantilever beams loaded with a vertical end force is presented. It is based on the proposition that the path is a function of the ratio of the endpoints’ moments...
