MOTORIZED DRIVE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ARTICULATING A JOINT

摘要

A motorized drive system and method for articulating an articulated joint having a motor and an elastic cable. The elastic cable is operatively connected to both the motor and the articulated joint such that the motor articulates the joint via the elastic cable. In addition, the elastic cable is adapted to be sufficiently elastic such that the motorized drive system is configured to use one motor for each degree of freedom through which the articulated joint moves.

主权项

1. A motorized drive system for an articulated joint assembly, comprising;
a motor operatively connected to an elastic cable; and an articulated joint operatively coupled to said elastic cable, wherein said motor is configured to actuate said articulated joint via said elastic cable such that one motor is used for each degree of freedom of the articulated joint.