Abstract: A common approach to resolving discogenic low back pain involves replacing one or more degenerated spinal discs with a total disc replacement device. However, existing solutions for intervertebral disc replacement are ...

Abstract: When using the free station method, a total station (TS) is established by performing distance and angle observations toward a number of control points (CPs). The quality of the establishment is crucial for the quality of ...

Abstract: This work introduces an interior contact-aided rolling element (I-CORE) compliant mechanism that draws upon the concepts used for the contact-aided rolling element, cross-axis flexural pivot, and pre-curved flexible beam. ...