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Research Article

A novel design of compliant forceps with serpentine flexures

Libu George BSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, IndiaView further author information
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R. BharanidaranSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 617-624 | Received 19 Dec 2019, Accepted 29 Jan 2020, Published online: 18 Feb 2020

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