Abstract
Like the human limbs which inspired them most robots are discrete mechanisms with rigid links connected by single degree of freedom joints. In contrast 'continuum' and 'serpentine' robot mechanisms move by bending through a series of continuous arcs producing motion which resembles that of biological tentacles or snakes. This paper provides a single reference to the expanding technology of continuum robot mechanisms. It defines the fundamental difference between discrete, serpentine and continuum robot devices; presents the 'state of the art' of continuum robots and outlines their areas of application; and introduces some control issues. Finally some conclusions regarding the continued development of these devices are made.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 1999 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA99 |
| Pages | 2849-2854 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1999 |
| Event | 1999 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation - Detroit, MI, United States Duration: 10 May 1999 → 15 May 1999 |
Conference
| Conference | 1999 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation |
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| Abbreviated title | ICRA99 |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Detroit, MI |
| Period | 10/05/99 → 15/05/99 |