Abstract: A robotic structure having a low mass, capable of providing seven degrees of freedom, and movable in a hemispherical workspace. The robotic structure includes several platforms connected by actuatable longitudinal members and movable joints made of intersecting or interwoven wire members.
Abstract: The disclosure is directed to several different woven wire joint structures, each comprising a plurality of intersecting wire elements. The intersecting elements preferably comprise an odd number of wires and are capped or joined at the ends. Retainers are used control the movability of the joint.