@eblman5218 The Parallel Axis Tripteron Concept" by Rudmin may have the same motion range, but it is full of linear ball bearings and rotating ball bearings. All these bearings have friction, play, backlash and cause rumble due to the imperfect bearing surfaces, Also, The upper arms of the Tripteron carry bending loads, while the upper arms in this video only carry pure tension/compression loads. In other words, the precision and repeatability of the Tripteron are no match for those of this flexure-based mechanism. Additionally: the Tripteron has only TxTyTz translational freedom, while the flex concept has all six DOF's: TxTyTz and RxRyRz.
It's hard to believe if Flexure joints will be able to apply very high forces needed in aerospace, manufacturing, motion simulators and other applications you are showing.
Where are the 6DOF ? I saw only 3. The final manipulated object can move only up/down, left/right, front/back. It can’t revolve around x,y and z axis, or can it ?
a truly amazing application of compliant mechanisms! congratulations
It's repeatability is mind-blowing. What was it's repeatability under max load?
Very cool, big props to whoever designed this.
The magic of flexures!
Utterly impressive
Impressive. I wonder, what is the repeatability in variable load conditions. Like in the mentioned assembly or milling applications.
@eblman5218 The Parallel Axis Tripteron Concept" by Rudmin may have the same motion range, but it is full of linear ball bearings and rotating ball bearings. All these bearings have friction, play, backlash and cause rumble due to the imperfect bearing surfaces, Also, The upper arms of the Tripteron carry bending loads, while the upper arms in this video only carry pure tension/compression loads. In other words, the precision and repeatability of the Tripteron are no match for those of this flexure-based mechanism.
Additionally: the Tripteron has only TxTyTz translational freedom, while the flex concept has all six DOF's: TxTyTz and RxRyRz.
Hexapodia is clearly the key insight.
I thought it was 100 microns at first but I just realized it was 100 nanometers😂
Absolutely insane!
Supremely based
Excellent work!
Congratulations team UTwente... Prachtig...
hell yea dude, could stick a radar on there
It's hard to believe if Flexure joints will be able to apply very high forces needed in aerospace, manufacturing, motion simulators and other applications you are showing.
What is the purpose of the outside plate of the revolute joint?
Counterweight probably
What is the maximum dynamic load in kilogram!?
Is this mostly mechanical engineering?
Where are the 6DOF ? I saw only 3. The final manipulated object can move only up/down, left/right, front/back. It can’t revolve around x,y and z axis, or can it ?
In the beginning you can see it rotating
In the beginning you can see it rotating
In the beginning you can see it rotating
In the beginning you can see it rotating
In the beginning you can see it rotating
Woah tsmc
No way 200mm dynamic range and Sub micron repeatability!?😱😳🤯
Right? This is honestly insane
Shut up and take my money ! 😍
Flexapod