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Actuation Forces at 100° deflection of the bending section.
| 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 |
