Stewart Platform

Overview

A Stewart platform is a type of parallel manipulator that has six prismatic actuators, commonly hydraulic jacks or electric linear actuators, attached in pairs to three positions on the platform's baseplate, crossing over to three mounting points on a top plate. This device enables movement in six degrees of freedom: three linear movements and three rotations, making it versatile for various applications including flight simulators and orthopedic surgery.

Key facts

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Launch year

1954

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Status

active