The experimental results proved that the optimised rolling joint curvature significantly minimises play, thus being a major improvement compared to the original design. The optimised rolling joint was implemented in a new real-scale DragonFlex prototype. The presented optimisation method enables elimination of a conventionally used cable tensioning device and it is generally applicable to steerable minimally invasive instruments that use a rolling joint.
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