Motion actuator moves like snake in 3D

June 1, 2008
Designer tubes resembling Chinese finger traps deliver coordinated motion and force.
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Elisabeth Eitel

Elisabeth Eitel was a Senior Editor at Machine Design magazine until 2014. She has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Fenn College at Cleveland State University.

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