Cable Driven Continuum

Cable-driven continuum manipulators (CDCMs) are flexible robotic arms offering advantages in confined spaces and minimally invasive procedures. Current research emphasizes improving control accuracy and efficiency, focusing on techniques like neural networks for faster posture reconstruction and RRT*-based algorithms for efficient path planning and obstacle avoidance, often incorporating real-time hysteresis compensation. These advancements are significant for applications ranging from minimally invasive surgery and aerial robotics to industrial automation, where the CDCM's inherent compliance and dexterity provide unique capabilities.