An articulating device element and methods of operation thereof including a compensating force enhancement for compensating for any unwanted friction and/or other such resistance forces experienced by the device when being manipulated. Aspects of the present invention may be used in manufactunng construction assembly lines handling and disposing of hazardous matenals underwater manipulations handling high temperature matenals or any other environment where a user may be remote from the item being manipulated or may experience fatigue when operating a mechanical device.
