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November 19, 2014
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Soft inflatable robot arm from Carnegie Mellon is actuated using cables, motors and pneumatics.
Soft Inflatable Robot Arm. The inflatable arm has no rigid components in its structure and derives strength from pressurized air. The arm is actuated using,cables, motors and pneumatics.
Credit: Sanan/CMU
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