Variable Stiffness Actuation is an actuator design principle within the broader class of compliant actuation mechanisms that enables controlled modulation of mechanical stiffness, typically through adjustable physical parameters or embedded flexibility, to achieve adaptive interaction performance in robotic and mechatronic systems.
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