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Rotary Tool and Retractable Foot for Walking Robot
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Date added: 11/01/2002 |
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One end effector alternates between two roles. |
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Minirovers as Test Beds for Robotic and Sensor-Web Concepts
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Date added: 11/01/2002 |
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These units would be highly functional, robust, repairable, and reprogrammable. |
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Mesoscopic Winch for Precise Extension and Retraction
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Date added: 10/01/2002 |
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A cable could be drawn in submicron steps over a range of =1 m. |
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Further Advances in Cooperative Transport by Mobile Robots
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Date added: 10/01/2002 |
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A gripping mechanism is presented for autonomous grasping/hoisting by two planetary rovers. |
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Fail-Safe, Continue-to-Operate Concept for Jackscrews
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Date added: 09/01/2002 |
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Redundant nut increases reliability and facilitates inspections. |
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Pulse-Tube Refrigerator for Liquid Hydrogen
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Date added: 09/01/2002 |
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An unusually high operating frequency enables reductions of size and weight. |
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Ultrasonic/Sonic Vibrating/Rotating Tool Bits.
hot!
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Date added: 09/01/2002 |
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Teeth are made asymmetric to induce rotation without need for rotary actuators. |
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