Journal Papers

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       Synthesizing a Spatial Mechanism with a Hollow Core for Use in a Wrist Pronation and Supination Orthotic

Tianze Xu, David H. Myszka, Clément Trotobas, Christine Azevedo, Andrew P. Murray

MDPI. Machines, September 2025  https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/13/9/833

A Kinematic Synthesis Methodology for P-Drivable Spatial Single Degree-of-Freedom Mechanisms to Avoid Singularities

Mohammad Z. Khan, Jian Liu, David H. Myszka, Andrew P. Murray

ASME. J. Mechanisms Robotics, November 2024  https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4065237 

A Bi-Invariant Approach to Approximate Motion Synthesis of Planar Four-Bar Linkage

Xu, T.  Myszka, D.H. and Murray, A.P.

MDPI. Robotics, 2024   https://doi.org/10.3390/robotics13010013 

The Kinematics of Constant Curvature Continuum Robots Through Three Segments

Li, Y. Myszka, D.H. and Murray, A.P.

IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2023 10.1109/LRA.2023.3320946 

A Multi-Objective Mechanism Optimization for Controlling an Aircraft Using a Bio-Inspired Rotating Empennage

Myszka, D. H., Joo, J. J., and Murray, A. P.

ASME. J. Mechanisms Robotics, August 2022 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4053820 

Six-Bar Linkage Models of a Recumbent Tricycle Mechanism to Increase Power Throughput in FES Cycling

Lanese, N.A., Myszka, D.H., Bazler, A.L. , Murray, A.P. https://doi.org/10.3390/robotics11010026 

MDPI. Robotics, 2022

Shape-Changing Chains for Morphometric Analysis of 2D and 3D, Open or Closed Outlines 

Bingjue, L., Shengmin, Z., Murray, A.P. and Subsol, G.

Scientific Reports, 2021

Computing the Developable Forms of Planar and Sperical Four-Bar Linkages 

Murray, A.P. and McCarthy, M. J.

International Journal of Mechanisms and Robotic Systems, 2021

Synthesizing Mechanical Chains for Morphing Between Spatial Curves

Li, Y., Murray, A.P., and Myszka, D.H.

ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 2020

Simulation of Efficiency Improvements to an Automatic Commercial Ice Maker

Murgham, H., Myszka, D., Wynn, K.

ASHRAE Journal, 2019

Accepted Tech Brief: Special Unitary Matrices in the Analysis and Synthesis of Spherical Linkages

Original Full Paper: Special Unitary Matrices in the Analysis and Synthesis of Spherical Linkages Full Paper

Almestiri, S., Murray, A.P., and Myszka, D.

ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 2019

Design and Experimental Assessment of Variable-Geometry Dies for Polymer Extrusion

Li, B., Myszka, D.H., and Murray, A.P.

ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 2018

The Synthesis of Function Generating Mechanisms for Periodic Curves Using Large Numbers of Double-Crank Linkages 

Ali, H., Murray, A.P., and Myszka, D.

ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 2017

Singularity Traces of Single Degree-of-Freedom Planar Linkages that Include Prismatic and Revolute Joints

Almestiri, S.M., Murray, A.P., Myszka, D.H., and Wampler, C.W.

ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 2016

The Complete Solution of Alt–Burmester Synthesis Problems for Four-Bar Linkages

Brake, D.A., Hauenstein J.D., Murray, A.P., Myszka, D.H., and Wampler, C.W.

ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 2016

A Function Generation Synthesis Methodology for All Defect-Free Slider-Crank Solutions for Four Precision Points

Almandeel, A., Murray, A.P., Myszka, D.H., and Stumph, H.E.

ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 2015

A Mechanical Regenerative Brake and Launch Assist using an Open Differential and Elastic Energy Storage

Myszka, D.H., Murray, A.P., Giaier, K., Jayaprakash V., and Gillum C.

SAE International Journal of Alternative Powertrains, 2015

Improving Techniques in Statically Equivalent Serial Chain Modeling for Center of Mass Estimation

Li, B., Murray A., and Myszka, D.

ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 2015

Development of a Spring-Based Automotive Starter

Myszka, D., Lauden, J., Joyce, P., Murray A., and Gillum C.

SAE International Journal of Commercial Vehicles, 2014

Computing the Branches, Singularity Trace, and Critical Points of Single Degree-of-Freedom, Closed-Loop Linkages

Myszka, D.H., Murray, A.P., and Wampler, C.W.

ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 2014

Kinematic Synthesis of Planar, Shape-Changing, Rigid Body Mechanisms for Design Profiles with Significant Differences in Arc Length

Shamsudin, S., Murray, A.P., Myszka, D.H., and Schmiedeler, J.P.

IFToMM Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2013

A Closed-Form Solution for the Similarity Transformation Parameters of Two Planar Point Sets

Shamsudin, S., and Murray, A.P.

Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, 2013

Design of Planar, Shape-Changing Rigid-Body Mechanisms for Morphing Aircraft Wings

Zhao, K., Schmiedeler, J., and Murray, A.P.

ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 2012

Singularity Free Revolute-Prismatic-Revolute and Spherical-Prismatic-Spherical Chains for Actuating Planar and Spherical Single Degree of Freedom Mechanisms

Perkins, D., and Murray, A.P.

ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 2012

Estimation of the Centre of Mass from Motion Capture and Force Plate Recordings: A Study on the Elderly

Cotton, S., Vanoncini, M., Fraisse, P., Ramdani, N., Demircan, E., Murray, A.P., and Keller, T.

Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2011

Pole Arrangements that Introduce Prismatic Joints into the Design Space of Four- and Five-Position Rigid-Body Synthesis

Myszka, D., and Murray, A.P.

IFToMM Mechanism and Machine Theory, 2010

Slider Cranks as Compatibility Linkages for Parameterizing Center Point Curves

Myszka, D., and Murray, A.P.

ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 2010

Estimation of the Center of Mass: From Humanoid Robots to Human Beings

Cotton, S., Murray, A.P., and Fraisse, P.

IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 2009

Synthesis of Planar Rigid-Body Mechanisms Approximating Shape Changes Defined by Closed Curves

Persinger, J.A., Schmiedeler, J.P., and Murray, A.P.

ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 2009

Singularity Analysis of an Extensible Kinematic Architecture: Assur Class N, Order N-1

Myszka, D.H., Murray, A.P., and Schmiedeler, J.P.

ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics, 2009

Assessing Position Order in Rigid Body Guidance: An Intuitive Approach to Fixed Pivot Selection

Myszka, D.H., Murray, A.P., and Schmiedeler, J.P.

ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 2009

Mechanization of a High Aspect Ratio Wing for Aerodynamic Control

Frank, G.J., Joo, J.J., Sanders, B., Garner, D.M., and Murray, A.P.

Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2008

Synthesis of Planar, Shape-Changing Rigid-Body Mechanisms

Murray, A.P., Schmiedeler, J.P., and Korte, B.M.

ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 2008

Synthesizing Single DOF Linkages via Transition Linkage Identification

Murray, A.P., Turner, M.L., and Martin, D.T.

accepted for publication in ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 2008

A Distance Metric for Finite Sets of Rigid-Body Displacements via the Polar Decomposition

Larochelle, P.M., Murray, A. P., and Angeles, J.

ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 2007

Burmester Lines of Spatial Five Position Synthesis from the Analysis of a 3-CPC Platform

Murray, A. P., and McCarthy, J. M.

ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 1999

A Planar Quaternion Approach to the Kinematic Synthesis of a Parallel Manipulator

Murray, A. P., Pierrot, F., Dauchez, P., and McCarthy, J. M.

IFR Robotica, 1997

Center-Point Curves Through Six Arbitrary Points

Murray, A. P., and McCarthy, J. M.

ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 1997

Passing a Central Axis Congruence Through Six Arbitrary Lines in Space 

Murray, A. P., and McCarthy, J. M.

ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 1996

Determining Burmester Points from the Analysis of a Planar Platform 

Murray, A. P., and McCarthy, J. M.

ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 1995