Electric linear actuators control robotic fingers and thumb
Posted to News on 31st Jul 2009, 14:43

Electric linear actuators control robotic fingers and thumb

A student design project to create a robotic hand has utilised six Thomson LA-1 electric linear actuators to provide the gripping motion for the fingers and thumb.

Electric linear actuators control robotic fingers and thumb


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