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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 16, 1999
Rodomista Guy, Marlborough, MA (US);
Ziegler Andrew, Arlington, MA (US);
William A. Goodwin, Boston, MA (US);
Bolton Clive, Andover, MA (US);
Thomas H. Massie, Windham, NH (US);
R. Michael Lohse, Cambridge, MA (US);
SensAble Technologies, Inc., Woburn, MA (US);
Abstract
A six degree of freedom force reflecting haptic interface includes three powered axes and three free axes, all of which are tracked so that the position of a user connection element in the work volume can be determined. The interface includes cable drives with polymer composite or metallic cables, automatic cable tensioning devices, and grounded actuator capstans. A nested hub and transfer drive provide a compact, weight balanced interface. User comfort and safety features are also provided.