The rack-and-pinion inspired RDP principle and the designed RDP-type stick-slip actuator. (IMAGE)

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The rack-and-pinion inspired RDP principle and the designed RDP-type stick-slip actuator.

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(A1) Asymmetric driving principle PMP and its normal force analysis. (A2) Force and motion analysis of the PMP. (B1) Schematic diagram of the rack-and-pinion mechanism. (B2) Schematic diagram of the proposed RDP and its normal force analysis. (B3) Force and motion analysis of the proposed RDP. (C1) Motion model of the isosceles trapezoidal mechanism. (C2) Structural model of the proposed ITFM. (C3) Design overview of the proposed RDP-type actuator. (C4) Designed microsurgical instrument.

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Dunfa Long, Tianjin University.

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