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Re: Arms

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Originally Posted by Hachiban VIII View Post
Another major problem with pneumatics is that they are not linear. The actuators have only two positions -extended and contracted. Pnemuatics are not good at raising an arm precise amounts.
Yeah, I've been thinking about that. I think with creative use of solenoids, valves that restrict airflow, good sensors, and nice code, a team could manage to make a pneumatic servo that used minimal air. The more I think about it, the more possible it seems.

Here's someone who's done it:
http://robotics.mcmaster.ca/Videos.htm#pneumatic
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