[ODE] Catheter simulation

[Martin C. Martin]

The Universal joint in CVS has joint limits, and the ability to apply a 
torque.  You can use the torque to simulate elasticity.

- Martin

lucaregini wrote:

> I am trying to simulate a catheter for a medical research project.  I 
> think the catheter should be modeled as a set of rigid bodies connected 
> by universal joints. However the catheter should be a little bit elastic 
> and shouldn't bend over a certain angle. I tried to reproduce this in 
> ode using motors but the result si got were not what i expected. Is 
> there anyone who can suggest a suitable physic model for the catheter?
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> Thanks in advance
> Luca Regini
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