Abstract: Small-scale ball joints are essential elements for micromanipulators and miniature robots. However, the fabrication of mechanical ball joints at sub-millimeter scale presents major ...

Abstract: This article presents an active ball joint mechanism (ABENICS) enhanced by interactions of spherical gears. The gear-based joint drives three rotational degrees of freedom (RDoF) without ...

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Many UK households traditionally serve roast gammon on Boxing Day – but it's a delicious meal all year round. And the rich, generous joint of meat can be eaten hot or cold. Just as tasty with roast ...