@inproceedings{3b97795d4b8e45219b8cf94fc91ff7c6,
title = "Analysis of a Functionally Graded Compliant Mechanism Surgical Grasper",
abstract = "The focus of this paper is to explore the benefits of functional grading on the performance of a compliant mechanism surgical grasper currently pursuing commercialization. The compliant mechanism tool tip is analyzed to illustrate the potential of exploiting functionally graded superelastic behavior of Nickel Titanium alloy in high stress segments. A finite element model is used to predict grasping performance. Superelasticity is taken into consideration using a standard nonlinear shape memory alloy material model. To approximate functional grading, flexible elements within the compliant mechanism are segmented and material properties varied to explore the effect on grasping performance. Segmentation analyses show improvements in maximum stress with minimal compromise to grasping performance.",
author = "Jovana Jovanova and Angela Nastevska and Mary Frecker and Aguirre, {Milton E.}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2018 IEEE.; 4th IEEE/IFToMM International Conference on Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots, ReMAR 2018 ; Conference date: 20-06-2018 Through 22-06-2018",
year = "2018",
month = aug,
day = "28",
doi = "10.1109/REMAR.2018.8449868",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781538663806",
series = "2018 International Conference on Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots, ReMAR 2018 - Proceedings",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
editor = "Herder, {Just L.} and {van der Wijk}, Volkert",
booktitle = "2018 International Conference on Reconfigurable Mechanisms and Robots, ReMAR 2018 - Proceedings",
address = "United States",
}