Abstract: In this paper, the kinematics modeling of a notched continuum manipulator is presented, which includes the mechanicsbased forward kinematics and the curvefittingbased inverse kinematics. In order to establish the forward ...

Abstract: Flexure pivots are frequently applied in long stroke compliant mechanisms to transmit motion continuously. To improve the motion accuracy, a kind of variable thickness flexure pivot (VTFP) is proposed in this paper. A ...