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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2023 Nov 1.
Published in final edited form as: IEEE Trans Med Robot Bionics. 2022 Oct 19;4(4):922–934. doi: 10.1109/tmrb.2022.3215522

TABLE I:

Robotic catheter component dimensions and joint capabilities.

Proximal torsion module Bending ring Prismatic quad lumen tube Distal torsion module
r 2.85 mm t 0.52 mm OD 1.68 mm r 2.85 mm
h 2.5 mm n 10 Lumen ID 0.51 mm h 2 mm
a t 120° a b 1.8 mm Hardness 72D a t 120°
length (TM) 15mm length 2.04 mm PE OD 0.12 mm length (TM) 4.5 mm
length (BM) 5mm ID 1.9 mm length (BM) 6 mm
Proximal torsion ±75° Bending ±120° Translation 5-6 cm Distal torsion ±75°