Abstract: In specific embodiments, a manipulator adapted to grasp and draw tissue comprises a first arm and second arm having proximal ends and distal ends separated by a distance. A first grasping surface and second grasping surface each connected to and extending from respective distal ends of the first and second arm are biased toward each other by a respective spring force. When the first arm and second arm are actuated to reduce the distance, tissue arranged between the first grasping surface and the second grasping surface resists the actuation. The first arm and second arm are then further actuatable to overcome the spring force of the first grasping surface and the second grasping surface so that the first grasping surface and the second grasping surface pivot at respective pivot points such that the distance between the distal ends of the first and second arms is reduced.