All Outputs (8)

Digital-twin-assisted multi-stage machining of thin-wall structures using interchangeable robotic and human-assisted automation (2025)
Journal Article
Abed, M., Mohammad, A., Axinte, D., Gameros, A., & Askew, D. (2026). Digital-twin-assisted multi-stage machining of thin-wall structures using interchangeable robotic and human-assisted automation. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 97, Article 103077. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2025.103077

Interconnected intelligent systems in multi-stage smart machining environments are an advancing area of research, demonstrating many real-life opportunities that can benefit from the development and integration of cyber-physical systems into machinin... Read More about Digital-twin-assisted multi-stage machining of thin-wall structures using interchangeable robotic and human-assisted automation.

Bi-stable thin soft robot for in-plane locomotion in narrow space (2025)
Journal Article
Wang, X., Liu, Y., Tu, J., Chang, J.-C., Wang, F., Axinte, D., & Dong, X. (2025). Bi-stable thin soft robot for in-plane locomotion in narrow space. IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 10(7), 6568-6575. https://doi.org/10.1109/LRA.2025.3568605

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs), also recognised as artificial muscle, have been widely developed for the soft locomotion robot. With the complaint skeleton and miniaturised dimension, they are well suited for the narrow space inspection. In th... Read More about Bi-stable thin soft robot for in-plane locomotion in narrow space.

Deep-eutectic solvents enable tunable control of the micro-mechanical response through electrical actuation (2025)
Journal Article
Abbá, E., Axinte, D., Speidel, A., & Liao, Z. (2025). Deep-eutectic solvents enable tunable control of the micro-mechanical response through electrical actuation. Materials Today, 86, 183-201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mattod.2025.03.022

Active interactions at liquid-to-solid interfaces can significantly impact the mechanical response of solid substrates. Traditionally, these have been regulated through surface-active media, such as ionic liquids, used in a static (time-invariant) ma... Read More about Deep-eutectic solvents enable tunable control of the micro-mechanical response through electrical actuation.

Teaching robots to weld by leveraging human expertise (2025)
Journal Article
Zhou, J., Mohammad, A., Zeng, T., Axinte, D., Wright, I., & March, R. (2025). Teaching robots to weld by leveraging human expertise. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 95, Article 103027. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2025.103027

Robotic welding systems are pivotal in various manufacturing sectors, such as aerospace, construction, automotive, and maritime industries, due to their ability to operate in challenging environments with fewer physical constraints compared to human... Read More about Teaching robots to weld by leveraging human expertise.

Development of a Continuum Robot with inflatable Stiffness-adjustable Elements for In-situ Repair of Aeroengines (2025)
Journal Article
Chang, J.-C., Dai, H., Wang, X., Axinte, D., & Dong, X. (2025). Development of a Continuum Robot with inflatable Stiffness-adjustable Elements for In-situ Repair of Aeroengines. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 95, Article 103018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2025.103018

Continuum robots, with their slender configuration and high redundancy, gain increasing interest in industrial applications such as intervention within confined spaces. However, when the robot end effector is required to travel a long distance, the e... Read More about Development of a Continuum Robot with inflatable Stiffness-adjustable Elements for In-situ Repair of Aeroengines.

Design, Modeling, and Experimental Validation of a Novel 3D-Bendable Modular Electromagnetic Flexible Linear Actuator (2025)
Journal Article
Elbanna, M. A., Mohammad, A., Dong, X., & Axinte, D. A. (2025). Design, Modeling, and Experimental Validation of a Novel 3D-Bendable Modular Electromagnetic Flexible Linear Actuator. IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1109/TMECH.2025.3536536

While linear actuators have many applications, the majority of them are rigid and straight, limiting their applications and the work environment. This article presents a novel design for an electromagnetic flexible linear actuator (FLA) that can over... Read More about Design, Modeling, and Experimental Validation of a Novel 3D-Bendable Modular Electromagnetic Flexible Linear Actuator.

Macro-mini collaborative manipulator system for welding in confined environments (2025)
Journal Article
Sun, E., Camacho-Arreguin, J., Zhou, J., Liebenschutz-Jones, M., Zeng, T., Keedwell, M., Axinte, D., Norton, A., & Mohammad, A. (2025). Macro-mini collaborative manipulator system for welding in confined environments. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 94, Article 102975. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcim.2025.102975

Welding plays an important role in a wide range of industries, including aviation, aerospace, automobile manufacturing, and nuclear and chemical plants, all of which contain critical industrial assets. However, confined spaces and complex structures... Read More about Macro-mini collaborative manipulator system for welding in confined environments.

Decoding physical sensor signals to reveal chip formation and surface deformation: An example in machining nickel-based superalloys (2025)
Journal Article
Mypati, O., Robles-Linares, J. A., Zan, S., Axinte, D., & Liao, Z. (2025). Decoding physical sensor signals to reveal chip formation and surface deformation: An example in machining nickel-based superalloys. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 225, Article 112297. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2024.112297

The current research aims to provide a basic understanding of decoding sensor signals with chip formation and surface integrity during the machining of Ni-based superalloys. Force signal analysis provides cutting energy information, offering insight... Read More about Decoding physical sensor signals to reveal chip formation and surface deformation: An example in machining nickel-based superalloys.