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A tensegrity robot inspired from the bird neck

Authors: Philippe WENGER, Benjamin FASQUELLE, Anick ABOURACHID, Christine CHEVALLEREAU

Publication date: January 10, 2023

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1. Tensegrity, robotics and biomechanics

1.1 Origins, definitions and main uses

We'd like to remind you of a few basic facts about tensegrity. Interested readers will find more details in the article [S 7 817] .

Tensegrity

A tensegrity is a self-tensioning mechanical structure made up of elements that are rigid in compression (bars) and elements in tension that are not rigid in compression (cables and/or springs). The self-tensioning...

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