Inquiry regarding Spatial Tendon implementation for a robotic hand

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5.0.0

Operating System

Ubuntu 22.04

GPU Information

  • Model: NVIDIA GeFORCE rtx 4070
  • Driver Version: 5880.95.05

Topic Description

I have been recently exploring various simulations using Isaac Sim. Currently, I am working on implementing a tendon-driven robotic hand.

I am attempting to use the Spatial Tendon feature to replicate realistic cable-driven mechanisms. However, I am facing significant difficulties in setting up the tendon routing and physics correctly.

Could you please let me know if there are any official examples, sample assets, or specific guidelines available for implementing spatial tendons in Isaac Sim?

Any advice or references would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help

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Hi @ttorangs31, thank you for posting your question. Here are some references:

You can find an example in Isaac Sim app. Go to Window>Examples>Physics Examples. Then in the Examples window navigate to Articulations>Spatial Tendon Articulations>Spatial Tendon Actuation.

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