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This paper present a novel dual-speed actuator adapted to robotics. In many applications, robots have to bear large loads while moving slowly and also have to move quickly through the air with almost no load. This lead to conflicting…
Robotic assistance has broadened the capabilities of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided medical interventions, yet force-controlled actuators tailored for MRI environments remain limited. In this study, we present a novel…
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