Extension versus Bending for Continuum Robots

In this paper, we analyze the capabilities of a novel class of continuous-backbone ("continuum") robots. These robots are inspired by biological "trunks, and tentacles". However, the capabilities of established continuum robot designs, which feature controlled ben...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: George Grimes, Robin McDonnell, Ian D. Walker, Carlos Carreras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2008-11-01
Series:International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems
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Online Access:http://www.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/extension_versus_bending_for_continuum_robots