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ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER-BASED ARTICULATION MECHANISM FOR GRASPER

  • US 20060047302A1
  • Filed: 09/30/2005
  • Published: 03/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/28/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A grasping device, comprising:

  • a shaft;

    an end effector movably coupled to the shaft by an articulation joint, the end effector having opposed first and second jaws formed on a distal end thereof and movable between an open and closed position; and

    an electroactive polymer actuator coupled to the articulation joint and adapted to move the end effector about the articulation joint relative to the shaft when energy is delivered to the electroactive polymer actuator.

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