1. Algorithm for Design of Compliant
Mechanisms
SUTD: Dr. Foong Shaohui (EPD), Dr. Tan U-Xuan (EPD)
NUS : Dr. Sun Defeng (Faculty of Science, Department of Mathematics)
Idea:
Select objective:
Desired behavior
Proposed
Algorithm
Output from Algorithm:
Design of a compliant
amplified output
displacement
Example: To increase sensitivity of a sensor
Objective:
Maximize input-output
displacement ratio
Mechanism design that the
algorithm generates
small input

2. Algorithm for Design of Compliant
Mechanisms
 Available objectives
• Maximize input-output displacement ratio (displacement
amplification)
• Desired force-displacement profile
 Possible applications:
• Mechanism amplification for sensors and actuators
• Constant force mechanism for microsurgery suturing
device
• Robotic arm with minimal impedance due to its own
mass
• Assistive mechanisms