Variable-Stiffness Actuator is a type of mechanical actuator that dynamically modulates its intrinsic stiffness through structural or material reconfiguration, enabling adaptable interaction forces and improved safety in human-robot and delicate manipulation tasks.
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Ronald Van Ham, Thomas G. Sugar, Bram Vanderborght et al. · IEEE Robotics & Automation Magazine · 2009 · 823 citations
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