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ARXIV:2603.28240 · ROBOTICS · SUBMITTED 31 MAR · 20:24 UTC · FRESHNESS STALE
ARXIV:2603.28240ROBOTICSSUBMITTED 31 MAR · 20:24 UTCFRESHNESS STALEFederico Mariano · Elena De Momi · Giovanni Berselli · Jovana Jovanova · Just L. Herder · Leonardo S. Mattos · arXiv
A novel, fabrication-ready compliant RCM joint for neuroendoscopic manipulation offering near-isotropic stiffness and minimal parasitic error.
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Pain A novel, fabrication-ready compliant RCM joint for neuroendoscopic manipulation offering near-isotropic stiffness and minimal parasitic error.
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A novel, fabrication-ready compliant RCM joint for neuroendoscopic manipulation offering near-isotropic stiffness and minimal parasitic error. Based on the Tetra II concept, the end-effector is placed outside the tetrahedral flexure to improve line of…
This paper presents an off-axis, monolithic compliant Remote Center of Motion (RCM) joint for neuroendoscopic manipulation, combining near-isotropic stiffness with minimal parasitic motion. Based on the Tetra II concept, the end-effector is placed outside…
ScienceToStartup currently rates this 5.0/10 on the public viability pass. Based on the Tetra II concept, the end-effector is placed outside the tetrahedral flexure to improve line of sight, facilitate sterilization, and allow rapid…
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A novel, fabrication-ready compliant RCM joint for neuroendoscopic manipulation offering near-isotropic stiffness and minimal parasitic error.
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10.48550/arXiv.2603.28240A novel, fabrication-ready compliant RCM joint for neuroendoscopic manipulation offering near-isotropic stiffness and minimal parasitic error.
Abstract
This paper presents an off-axis, monolithic compliant Remote Center of Motion (RCM) joint for neuroendoscopic manipulation, combining near-isotropic stiffness with minimal parasitic motion. Based on the Tetra II concept, the end-effector is placed outside the tetrahedral flexure to improve line of sight, facilitate sterilization, and allow rapid tool release. Design proceeds in two stages: mobility panels are sized with a compliance-based isotropy objective, then constraining panels are synthesized through finite-element feasibility exploration to trade stiffness isotropy against RCM drift. The joint is modeled with beam elements and validated via detailed finite-element analyses, including fatigue-bounded stress constraints. A PA12 prototype is fabricated by selective laser sintering and characterized on a benchtop: a 2 N radial load is applied at the end-effector while a 6-DOF electromagnetic sensor records pose. The selected configuration produces a stiffness-ellipse principal axis ratio (PAR) of 1.37 and a parasitic-to-useful rotation ratio (PRR) of 0.63%. Under a 4.5° commanded rotation, the predicted RCM drift remains sub-millimetric (0.015-0.172 mm). Fatigue analysis predicts a usable rotational workspace of 12.1°-34.4° depending on direction. Experiments reproduce the simulated directional stiffness trend with typical deviations of 6-30%, demonstrating a compact, fabrication-ready RCM module for constrained surgical access.
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A novel, fabrication-ready compliant RCM joint for neuroendoscopic manipulation offering near-isotropic stiffness and minimal parasitic error. Based on the Tetra II concept, the end-effector is placed outside the tetrahedral flexure to improve line of sight, facilitate steriliza...
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This paper presents an off-axis, monolithic compliant Remote Center of Motion (RCM) joint for neuroendoscopic manipulation, combining near-isotropic stiffness with minimal parasitic motion. Based on the Tetra II concept, the end-effector is placed outside the tetrahedral flexure...
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ScienceToStartup currently rates this 5.0/10 on the public viability pass. Based on the Tetra II concept, the end-effector is placed outside the tetrahedral flexure to improve line of sight, facilitate sterilization, and allow rapid tool release. Code availability is flagged in...
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Robotics moved forward this cycle; last verified April 2026. Public score 5.0/10. Production flags indicate code availability.
The selected configuration produces a stiffness-ellipse principal axis ratio (PAR) of 1.37
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a parasitic-to-useful rotation ratio (PRR) of 0.63%.
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Under a 4.5° commanded rotation, the predicted RCM drift remains sub-millimetric (0.015-0.172 mm).
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Design proceeds in two stages: mobility panels are sized with a compliance-based isotropy objective, then constraining panels are synthesized through finite-element feasibility exploration to trade stiffness isotropy against RCM drift.
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Fatigue analysis predicts a usable rotational workspace of 12.1°-34.4° depending on direction.
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Limit on parasitic motion: Any unintended shift of the RCM under actuation shall not exceed 1 mm
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Experiments reproduce the simulated directional stiffness trend with typical deviations of 6-30%
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Based on the Tetra II concept, the end-effector is placed outside the tetrahedral flexure to improve line of sight, facilitate sterilization, and allow rapid tool release.
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