Six-degree virtual pivot controller

Electricity: motive power systems – Positional servo systems – Program- or pattern-controlled systems

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318590, 318563, 200 5R, 364146, 338128, 74471XY, F16D 3102, G05G 902

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052237761

ABSTRACT:
An active virtual pivot hand controller using motors to control reflective forces and torques. Degree of freedom parameters, stops, and reflective force rates may be easily modified without altering hardware. The location of the virtual pivot of the hand controller may be likewise readily changed.

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