TABLE I:
Author | Year | Outer Diameter | Actuation Method | Structure Type | Intended Tool Structure |
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Brumfiel et al. [17] | 2022 | 1.69 mm | Tendon Driven | Rigid | Steerable |
Arata et al. [13] | 2019 | 3 mm | Push/pull Springs | Compliant | Rigid |
Craker et al. [15] | 2020 | 3 mm | SMA Springs | Compliant | Rigid |
Hong et al. [10] | 2012 | > 3 mm | Tendon Driven | Compliant | Rigid |
Lim et al. [14] | 2021 | 3.2 mm | Magnetically Actuated | Compliant | Rigid |
Forbrigger et al. [11] | 2019 | 4 mm | Magnetically Actuated | Compliant | Not Specified |
Aguirre et al. [8] | 2015 | 5 mm | Push/pull rods | Compliant | Rigid |
Jovanova et al. [9] | 2018 | 5 mm | Push/pull rod | Compliant | Not Specified |
Huan et al. [18] | 2021 | 10 mm | Push/pull Rods | Rigid | Rigid |
Orekhov et al. [12] | 2015 | 12 mm | Tendon Driven | Rigid | Steerable |