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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2011 Jul 6.
Published in final edited form as: Int J Rob Res. 2009 Sep;28(9):1198–1215. doi: 10.1177/0278364909104276

Table 2.

The most important parameters of the endoscope manipulator.

Parameter Value
Mass Manipulator 625 g
Endoscope and camera 300–500 g typical
Backdrivability Torque 0.45 Nm
Force on endoscope tip 1.5 N
Dimensions Height 75 mm
Diameter 110 mm
Motion range Azimuth rotation 360° continuous
Inclination 80° from vertical
Extension 160 mm
Maximum speed Azimuth rotation 20° per second
Inclination 20° per second
Extension 25 mm per second
Maximum torque Limit 6 Nm
Maximum force 20 N
Actuation hysteresis 0.38° maximum