Penguin-Inspired Propulsor (2 of 2) (VIDEO)

American Institute of Physics

Caption

This actuated spherical joint mimics a penguin shoulder while enabling compactness, rigidity and high motion frequencies, as well as unlimited rotation (propeller-like, not shown on the video) about a single shaft.

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hepia/B.Sudki-M.Lauria-F.Noca

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