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                                                Figure 11.1
              One of the designs using vertebras connected to form the manipulator. (Left) 2 DOF bending;
                                      (right) mechanical transmission unit.
























                                                 Figure 11.2
                                Guiding hole position for a tendon to go through.
                                                 α
                                                2π  2πR 5 L
                                              α
                                                   ð
                                             2π  2π R 2 rÞ 5 L 1
                                              α
                                                   ð
                                             2π  2π R 1 rÞ 5 L 2

                                           L 1 1 rα 5 L 5 L 2 2 rα
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