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Computational study and validation of a novel passive hand tremor attenuator

Manthan ShahThe Heart Valve Performance Laboratory, School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, CanadaView further author information
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Dylan GoodeThe Heart Valve Performance Laboratory, School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, CanadaView further author information
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Hadi MohammadiThe Heart Valve Performance Laboratory, School of Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 157-164 | Received 16 Jun 2022, Accepted 03 Oct 2022, Published online: 25 Oct 2022

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