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On the Equations of Motion for Robot Arms and Open Kinematic Chains

Proc. ASME. DETC87, 13th Design Automation Conference: Volume 2 — Robotics, Mechanisms, and Machine Systems, 89-98, September 27–30, 1987

Paper No: DETC1987-0067

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1987-0067

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Topics: Equations of motion, Open kinematic chains, Robots, Modeling

Proceedings Papers

Automated Modeling and Rapid Solution of Robot Dynamics Using the Symbolic Polynomial Technique

M. A. Townsend, S. Gupta

Proc. ASME. DETC87, 13th Design Automation Conference: Volume 2 — Robotics, Mechanisms, and Machine Systems, 99-109, September 27–30, 1987

Paper No: DETC1987-0068

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC1987-0068

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Topics: Modeling, Polynomials, Robot dynamics, Equations of motion, Robots, Computation

Journal Articles

Extension and Simplification of Salukvadze’s Solution to the Deterministic Nonhomogeneous LQR Problem

R. D. Hampton, C. R. Knospe, M. A. Townsend

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. March 2001, 123(1): 146–149.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.1344242

Published Online: October 22, 1998

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Topics: Differential equations, Dynamic systems, Design, Matrix algebra, Optimization, Stability, Variational techniques

Journal Articles

A Practical Solution to the Deterministic Nonhomogeneous LQR Problem

R. D. Hampton, C. R. Knospe, M. A. Townsend

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. June 1996, 118(2): 354–359.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2802329

Published Online: June 1, 1996

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Topics: Approximation, Control equipment, Feedback

Journal Articles

Stability of Magnetic Bearing-Rotor Systems Having a Central Support Backup Bearing

P. Zhong, M. A. Townsend

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 1995, 117(3): 277–282.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2799117

Published Online: September 1, 1995

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Topics: Bearings, Rotors, Stability, Failure, Gravity (Force), Magnetic bearings, Stiffness

Journal Articles

Automated Modeling and Rapid Solution of Robot Dynamics Using the Symbolic Polynomial Technique

M. A. Townsend, S. Gupta

J. Mech. Des. December 1989, 111(4): 537–544.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3259035

Published Online: December 1, 1989

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Topics: Modeling, Polynomials, Robot dynamics, Equations of motion, Robots, Computation

Journal Articles

On the Equations of Motion for Robot Arms and Open Kinematic Chains

S. Gupta, M. A. Townsend

J. Mech. Des. September 1988, 110(3): 287–294.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3267460

Published Online: September 1, 1988

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Topics: Equations of motion, Open kinematic chains, Robots, Modeling

Journal Articles

Optimal Control of a General Environmental Space

M. A. Townsend, D. B. Cherchas, A. Abdelmessih

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. December 1986, 108(4): 330–339.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3143803

Published Online: December 1, 1986

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Topics: Optimal control, Temperature

Journal Articles

A Space-Effective Direct Search Algorithm and Observations on the Golden Section

M. A. Townsend, C. E. Zarak

J. Mech. Des. June 1983, 105(2): 171–173.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258504

Published Online: June 1, 1983

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Topics: Algorithms, Computers, Compacting, Inspection, Optimization algorithms, Storage

Journal Articles

Accelerating Flexible Polyhedron Searches for Nonlinear Minimization

M. A. Townsend, C. E. Zarak

J. Mech. Des. June 1983, 105(2): 197–200.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258508

Published Online: June 1, 1983

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Topics: Algorithms, Reflection

Journal Articles

Optimal Design of Rack-and-Pinion Steering Linkages

C. E. Zarak, M. A. Townsend

J. Mech. Des. June 1983, 105(2): 220–226.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3258512

Published Online: June 1, 1983

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Topics: Design, Linkages, Fittings

Journal Articles

The “Weighted Composite Life” Problem

M. A. Townsend

J. Mech. Des. October 1982, 104(4): 844–848.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3256446

Published Online: October 1, 1982

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Topics: Composite materials, Design

Journal Articles

Closure to “Discussion of ‘Optimal Fin-Side Design of Compact Tube-in-Fin Heat Exchangers with Rippled Fins’” (1980, ASME J. Heat Transfer, 102, p. 395)

S. W. Mandel, M. A. Townsend, T. F. Parrish, Jr.

J. Heat Transfer. May 1980, 102(2): 395.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3244307

Published Online: May 1, 1980

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Topics: Design, Heat exchangers, Heat transfer

Journal Articles

Torque and Thrust Parameters in Drilling Using Dimensional Analysis

T. J. Roadinger, M. A. Townsend

J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. February 1980, 102(1): 37–44.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3183826

Published Online: February 1, 1980

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Topics: Dimensional analysis, Drilling, Thrust, Torque, Drills (Tools), Design, Materials properties, Mathematical analysis

Journal Articles

Numerical Investigation of Some Potential Problems of Univariate Minimization Methods

G. E. Johnson, M. A. Townsend

J. Mech. Des. October 1979, 101(4): 663–666.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3454118

Published Online: October 1, 1979

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Topics: Algorithms, Approximation, Interpolation, Nonlinear programming, Polynomials

Journal Articles

Application of Optimization Techniques to the Production of Plastic Pellets

G. E. Johnson, M. A. Townsend

J. Mech. Des. October 1979, 101(4): 650–655.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3454116

Published Online: October 1, 1979

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Topics: Optimization, Algorithms, Design, Model development, Nonlinear programming

Journal Articles

Optimal Fin-Side Design of Compact Tube-in-Fin Heat Exchangers with Rippled Fins

S. W. Mandel, M. A. Townsend, T. F. Parrish, Jr.

J. Heat Transfer. August 1979, 101(3): 514–520.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3451020

Published Online: August 1, 1979

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Topics: Design, Fins, Heat exchangers, Heat, Reynolds number, Engineering design processes, Flow (Dynamics), Fluids, Modeling, Optimization

Journal Articles

Optimal Control Concepts for the Characterization and Design of Highway Vehicle-Trailer Systems

M. A. Townsend, A. B. Shapiro, K. T. A. Ho

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. June 1979, 101(2): 127–137.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3426411

Published Online: June 1, 1979

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Topics: Design, Highways, Optimal control, Vehicles, Safety, Dynamic programming, Engineering prototypes, Modeling, Stability, Stress

Journal Articles

On the Improvement of Deconvolution With Digitized Data Using a Runge-Kutta Integration Scheme

J. R. Houghton, M. A. Townsend, P. F. Packman

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. September 1977, 99(3): 190–192.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3427101

Published Online: September 1, 1977

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Topics: Differential equations, Excitation, Runge-Kutta methods

Journal Articles

On Optimal Control Laws for a Class of Constrained Dynamical Systems (With Application to Control of Bipedal Locomotion)

M. A. Townsend, T. C. Tsai

J. Dyn. Sys., Meas., Control. June 1977, 99(2): 98–102.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3427096

Published Online: June 1, 1977

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Topics: Dynamic systems, Optimal control, Biomechanics, Degrees of freedom, Kinematics, Stability

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On the Equations of Motion for Robot Arms and Open Kinematic Chains

Automated Modeling and Rapid Solution of Robot Dynamics Using the Symbolic Polynomial Technique

Extension and Simplification of Salukvadze’s Solution to the Deterministic Nonhomogeneous LQR Problem

A Practical Solution to the Deterministic Nonhomogeneous LQR Problem

Stability of Magnetic Bearing-Rotor Systems Having a Central Support Backup Bearing

Automated Modeling and Rapid Solution of Robot Dynamics Using the Symbolic Polynomial Technique

On the Equations of Motion for Robot Arms and Open Kinematic Chains

Optimal Control of a General Environmental Space

A Space-Effective Direct Search Algorithm and Observations on the Golden Section

Accelerating Flexible Polyhedron Searches for Nonlinear Minimization

Optimal Design of Rack-and-Pinion Steering Linkages

The “Weighted Composite Life” Problem

Closure to “Discussion of ‘Optimal Fin-Side Design of Compact Tube-in-Fin Heat Exchangers with Rippled Fins’” (1980, ASME J. Heat Transfer, 102, p. 395)

Torque and Thrust Parameters in Drilling Using Dimensional Analysis

Numerical Investigation of Some Potential Problems of Univariate Minimization Methods

Application of Optimization Techniques to the Production of Plastic Pellets

Optimal Fin-Side Design of Compact Tube-in-Fin Heat Exchangers with Rippled Fins

Optimal Control Concepts for the Characterization and Design of Highway Vehicle-Trailer Systems

On the Improvement of Deconvolution With Digitized Data Using a Runge-Kutta Integration Scheme

On Optimal Control Laws for a Class of Constrained Dynamical Systems (With Application to Control of Bipedal Locomotion)

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