Tendon Driven

Tendon-driven systems are robotic mechanisms using tendons or cables to actuate joints, offering advantages in miniaturization, compliance, and dexterity, particularly for applications in confined spaces like minimally invasive surgery or micro-robotics. Current research emphasizes improving kinematic modeling, often employing optimization-based or neural network approaches to address challenges like hysteresis and non-linear tendon routing, and developing control strategies to ensure safe and accurate operation, including methods like antagonist inhibition control. These advancements are significant for improving the precision and capabilities of robotic systems in various fields, from surgical tools to aerial manipulators and prosthetic limbs.