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Daniel Huczala

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arXiv2026

Bird-Inspired Spatial Flapping Wing Mechanism via Coupled Linkages with Single Actuator

Spatial single-loop mechanisms such as Bennett linkages offer a unique combination of one-degree-of-freedom actuation and nontrivial spatial trajectories, making them attractive for lightweight bio-inspired robotic design. However, although they appear simple and elegant, the geometric task-based synthesis is rather complicated and often avoided in engineering tasks due to the mathematical complexity involved. This paper presents a bird-inspired flapping-wing mechanism built from two coupled spatial four-bars, driven by a single motor. One linkage is actuated to generate the desired spatial sweeping stroke, while the serially coupled linkage remains unactuated and passively switches between extended and folded wing configurations over the stroke cycle. We introduce a simplified kinematic methodology for constructing Bennett linkages from quadrilaterals that contain a desired surface area and further leverage mechanically induced passive state switching. This architecture realizes a coordinated sweep-and-fold wing motion with a single actuation input, reducing weight and control complexity. A 3D-printed prototype is assembled and tested, demonstrating the intended spatial stroke and passive folding behavior.

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arXiv2026

Bistable Quad-Nets Composed of Four-Bar Linkages

We study a novel type of mechanical structures, composed of spatial four-bar linkages, that are bistable, that is, they allow for two distinct configurations. These structures have an interpretation as quad nets in the Study quadric which we use to prove existence of assemblies with an unbounded number of links and joints. We propose a purely geometric construction of such objects, starting from infinitesimally flexible quad nets in Euclidean space and applying Whiteley de-averaging. This point of view situates the problem within the broader framework of discrete differential geometry and enables the construction of bistable structures from well-known classes of quad nets, such as discrete minimal surfaces. In contrast to many other construction methods for bistable structures, our approach does not rely on numerical optimization and it allows for simple control of relevant geometric parameters such as axis positions and snap angles.

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arXiv2026

Computer-Aided Design of Rational Motions for 4R and 6R Spatial Mechanism Synthesis

This paper focuses on geometric methods for generating rational motions used in the design of single-loop rational linkages, 1-degree-of-freedom mechanisms that can execute prescribed spatial tasks. Building on established rational motion synthesis methods, we introduce a new interpolation scheme for seven 3D points based on cubic quaternionic Bezier curves. The resulting motion admits factorization, i.e. the synthesis of a spatial six-bar mechanism whose tool frame passes the specified seven points. To support engineering practice, we provide open-source CAD tools that implement also the other methods and provide fast visual evaluation of motion generation and mechanism synthesis.

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arXiv2024

Direct Kinematics, Inverse Kinematics, and Motion Planning of 1-DoF Rational Linkages

This study presents a set of algorithms that deal with trajectory planning of rational single-loop mechanisms with one degree of freedom (DoF). Benefiting from a dual quaternion representation of a rational motion, a formula for direct (forward) kinematics, a numerical inverse kinematics algorithm, and the generation of a driving-joint trajectory are provided. A novel approach using the Gauss-Newton search for the one-parameter inverse kinematics problem is presented. Additionally, a method for performing smooth equidistant travel of the tool is provided by applying arc-length reparameterization. This general approach can be applied to one-DoF mechanisms with four to seven joints characterized by a rational motion, without any additional geometrical analysis. An experiment was performed to demonstrate the usage in a laboratory setup.

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arXiv2024

Rational Linkages: From Poses to 3D-printed Prototypes

In this paper, a set of tools is introduced that simplifies the synthesis and rapid-prototyping of single-loop rational kinematic chains. It allows the user to perform rational motion interpolation of up to four given poses and yields the design parameters of a linkage that can execute this motion. The package also provides a visualization of the output and performs a self-collision analysis with the possibility to adapt the design parameters. The results can be imported into CAD-systems for fast 3D printing.

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arXiv2023

An Automated Conversion Between Selected Robot Kinematic Representations

This paper presents a methodology that forms an automated tool for robot kinematic representation conversion, called the RobKin Interpreter. It is a set of analytical algorithms that apply basic linear algebra tools that can analyze an input serial robot representation, express the joints globally in matrix form, and map to other representations such as standard Denavit-Hartenberg parameters, Roll-Pitch-Yaw angles with translational displacement, and Product of Exponentials with a possibility to generate a URDF (Universal Robot Description Format) file from any of them. It works for revolute and prismatic joints and can interpret even arbitrary kinematic structures that do not have orthogonally placed joints and often appear in flexible robotic systems. The aim of the proposed methods is to facilitate the necessary switches between representations due to software compatibility, calculation simplification, or cooperation.

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