摘要 |
The described manipulation simulator (10) comprises an input member (14) which moves in response to operator's operation of operation means, a reaction force generation means (52) which generates a reaction force according to an amount of deformation thereof, and an output member (34) whose motion deforms the reaction force generation means.
The manipulation simulator allows the operator to operate the operation means and to apply an operational reaction force to the operator via the operation means. The motion of the input member is a rectilinear motion. The input member moves rectilinearly along an axis, and the input member and the output member are coaxial with respect to the axis and are fitted to each other in a relatively movable relation. The reaction force generation means generates a rotary reaction force about the axis.
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