Design of the continuum manipulator. (IMAGE)

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Design of the continuum manipulator.

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 (A) 3D model of the manipulator structure, consisting of 3 continuum segments. The manipulator operates in the plane. (B) Close-up view of the revolute joint between adjacent disks. (C) Diagram illustrating the tendon routing inside the manipulator.

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Dong Sun, Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong.

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