Apparatus and methods for enabling determination of a shape of at least a portion of a continuum robot

Apparatus for enabling determination of a shape of at least a portion of a continuum robot, the apparatus comprising: a flexible cover defining a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, and a cavity for receiving at least a portion of a continuum robot therein; and a first elastic strain...

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Main Authors ALATORRE TRONCOSO, David, RABANI, Amir
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 20.09.2018
Subjects
CHAMBERS PROVIDED WITH MANIPULATION DEVICES
HAND TOOLS
MANIPULATORS
MEASURING
MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER,MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
PHYSICS
PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS
TESTING
TRANSPORTING
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Summary:Apparatus for enabling determination of a shape of at least a portion of a continuum robot, the apparatus comprising: a flexible cover defining a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, and a cavity for receiving at least a portion of a continuum robot therein; and a first elastic strain sensor coupled to the flexible cover and being configured to provide a first output signal associated with movement of the flexible cover.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201815914237