A sensor-free force estimation method for notched continuum surgical robot

F Du, X Zhang, K Wu, G Zhang, G Zheng… - IEEE/ASME …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The notched continuum robot (NCR), characterized by its compact size and excellent
mechanical properties, is extensively used in the design of minimally invasive surgical …

Enhancing the precision of continuum robots in orthopedic surgery based on mechanical principles

T Pang, J Liang, Z Lin, X Zhang, F Du - Frontiers in Bioengineering …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction In the field of orthopedic surgery, the notched continuum robot has garnered
significant attention due to its passive compliance, making it particularly suitable for …

Shape modeling and experimental validation of continuum robots

S Tang, J Ji, W Yuan, S Guo, H Chang… - Applied Mathematical …, 2024 - Elsevier
ABSTRACT A mathematical model for the inverse kinematics and shape modeling of
continuum robots is presented in this paper. This method simplifies the forward kinematics …

Dexterity assessment for wrist joints of surgical robots: a statics-based evaluation method

H Wei, G Zhang, F Du, J Su, J Wu, Y Li… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The continuum manipulators are the most common wrist joint design in surgical robots.
However, there is currently no complete and accurate evaluation system to evaluate the …