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A Mathematical Model of a Flexible Manipulator of the Elephant’s-Trunk-Type

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The paper describes the physical moues of an elephant’s trunk as well as the mathematical model of its kinematics in static conditions. The model is based upon anatomical and physiological studies of the trunk. Motion capabilities of the trunk and its muscular structure, constituting the power transmission system, have been taken into account.

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  1. CBKO — Informatics Division, Pruszkow, Poland

    G. Malczyk

  2. Technical University of Warsaw, Poland

    A. Morecki

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A. Morecki G. Bianchi K. Kędzior

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Malczyk, G., Morecki, A. (1987). A Mathematical Model of a Flexible Manipulator of the Elephant’s-Trunk-Type. In: Morecki, A., Bianchi, G., Kędzior, K. (eds) RoManSy 6. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-6915-8_20

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