Multi-linked device having a reinforcing member

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8833197
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13886622

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A steerable multi-linked device may include a first multi-linked mechanism and a second multi-linked mechanism. At least one of the first multi-linked mechanism and the second multi-linked mechanism may include a first link, a plurality of intermediate links, a second link movably coupled to a second one of the intermediate links and a reinforcing member. A first one of the intermediate links may be movably coupled to the first link, and the reinforcing member may extend from a first end of a third one of the intermediate links toward a second end of the third one of the intermediate links.

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  • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

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Choset, Howie Pittsburgh, US 23 344
Zubiate, Brett Duxbury, US 52 870

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