Research Article

Hybrid Approach of Finite Element Method, Kigring Metamodel, and Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm for Computational Optimization of a Flexure Elbow Joint for Upper-Limb Assistive Device

Table 1

Material polyethylene properties of the joint.

Material properties

DensityPoison’s ratioYoung’s modulusYield strength

950 kg/m30.421100 MPa25 MPa

ParametersUnitDimension

t1, t2, t3mmVariables
R3mm25
R2mm20
R1mm15
wmm8