Hapstick: A Soft Flexible Joystick for Stiffness Rendering via Fiber Jamming
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2023.3280819
Abstract: Continuum robots are well-suited for applications in delicate and constrained environments, such as minimally invasive surgery, due to their inherent compliance and ability to conform to highly curved paths. Yet the kinematic dissimilarity between continuum… read more here.
Keywords: hapstick soft; fiber jamming; stiffness; flexible joystick ... See more keywords
JammingSnake: A Follow-the-Leader Continuum Robot With Variable Stiffness Based on Fiber Jamming
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DOI: 10.1109/tmech.2025.3568801
Abstract: Follow-the-leader (FTL) motion is essential for continuum robots operating in fragile and confined environments. It allows the robot to exert minimal force on its surroundings, reducing the risk of damage. This article presents a novel… read more here.
Keywords: follow leader; robot; continuum; fiber jamming ... See more keywords