Robotic snake

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1993-06-07

1995-02-07

Herrmann, Allan D.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element

1510433, 7449003, 128 4, 299 31, 414 5, 901 22, 901 23, 901 28, A61B 100, B25J 300, B25J 1700

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053867416

ABSTRACT:
This invention reveals improvements in a flexible robotic limb which can function as a robotic snake. These improvements are particularly pertinent to miniaturization applications such as catheters or positioners for microsurgery, micro-assembly, micro-manipulation, or micro-exploration. This invention developes detailed new component designs, and it combines the basic structure with systems for sensing, control, and signal transmission. These systems include pressure sensors, length sensors, protective skins, ultrasonic imagers, cutting tools, and multiplexing schemes.

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patent: 4302138 (1981-11-01), Zarudiansky
patent: 4577621 (1986-03-01), Patel
patent: 5129279 (1992-07-01), Rennex
patent: 5205613 (1993-04-01), Brown, Jr.

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