Development studies of a bio-inspired condylar joint

Limitations on space and power mean that limb joints for robots and prosthetics must be highly optimised for mechanical performance in areas such as stiffness, strength, friction , mechanical advantage, backlash and endurance. Biological joints me remarkably compact and long lasting and therefore it...

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Main Author: Etoundi, Appolinaire C.
Published: University of Bristol 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.619141