Observed arrival · 2026-09-20
ActuationLab: Follow the Force Path
An interactive calculator for tracing loads through a tendon-driven robotic hand, from joint geometry to actuator torque.
- For
- Robotics builders sizing tendon-driven hand actuators
- Worth noticing
- The calculator distinguishes perpendicular tendon moment arms from distance to the dowel center.
Field notes
The interface separates load cases, joint-by-joint results, transmission geometry, sensitivity, and calculation steps rather than presenting only a final sizing figure. Its visible assumptions include a quasi-static model, local constant-arm transmission values, and optional treatment of capstan losses or aggregate routing efficiency. The page also references tendon travel, creep, and material qualification sections in the companion paper, while noting that edits are not synchronized with Overleaf.
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