Table 2 Actuation Forces at 100° deflection of the bending section.

From: Design, simulation and experimental analysis of a monolithic bending section for enhanced maneuverability of single use laparoscopic devices

Construction

Force at 100° Joint deflection

Nitinol monolithic experiment

0.80 N

Nitinol monolithic simulation

0.82 N

Reference design—riveted stainless steel construction with outer mesh

1.6 N

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