American Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2024

  • Research Article

    Disruptive Product Innovations: A New Definition and Seven Theses

    Frank Koppenhagen*, Christoph Hubert Wecht, Tobias Held

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 19-27
    Received: 5 February 2024
    Accepted: 21 February 2024
    Published: 7 March 2024
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    Abstract: The importance of disruptive product innovations is undisputed. However, the understanding of what constitutes a disruptive innovation varies widely in academic discourse. Therefore, this paper begins with a new definition of disruptive product innovation based on the design of the product innovation and its subsequent adoption by competitors. It t... Show More
  • Research Article

    Hybrid Position and Force Control for Upper Limb Rehabilitation of Stroke Patient

    Muhammad Ali*, Muhammad Bilal, Muhammad Nadeem Akram, Mohsin Rizwan

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 28-42
    Received: 21 May 2024
    Accepted: 18 June 2024
    Published: 2 July 2024
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    Abstract: This paper presents hybrid position and force control (HPFC) methodology for position and as well as force tracking for upper limb rehabilitation of stroke patients. Stroke is a leading cause of disability in humans. Traditional rehabilitative therapies help regain motor function and ameliorate impairment, but they depend on the therapist’s experie... Show More