The analytic embedded atom method (EAM) type many-body potentials of hcp rare earth metals (Dy, Er, Gd, Ho, Nd, Pr, and Tb) have been constructed. The hcp lattice is shown to be energetically most stable when compared with the fcc and bcc structure, and the hcp lattice with ideal c/a. The...

Molecular dynamics calculations have been performed to study the melting evolution, atomic diffusion and vibrational behavior of bcc metal vanadium nanoparticles with the number of atoms ranging from 537 to 28475 (diameters around 2–9 nm). The interactions between atoms are described using an...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the design and development of a novel series-parallel robot, which aims to climb on the transmission tower. Design methodology approach This study introduces a hybrid robot, which consists of adsorption and two 3-degree of freedom (DOF)...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is specifically to provide a more intelligent locomotion planning method for a hexapod robot based on trajectory optimization, which could reduce the complexity of locomotion design, shorten time of design and generate efficient and accurate motion....

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce the modeling and implementation of a novel multimode amphibious robot, which is used for patrol and beach garbage cleaning in the land–water transition zone. Design/methodology/approach Starting from the design idea of multimode motion, the...