Can I make constraints in the A.R.T. Tool?

Hello, I’m a Technical Artist doing animation in Maya with the A.R.T. tool for a upcoming shooter. I was wondering if it was possible to make constraints in the ART tool so I can make the process smoother. Below I have a picture of what I’m working with and need.


In the above image, I want to make constraints to the Pegs sticking out of the shoulders to rotate on the axis of the peg it’s parented to so the “Torsion Bars” don’t do the crazy stretch they are currently undertaking. In the square boxes you will notice the “Torsion Bars” are connecting these spine pieces to the pegs. If you look closely you will notice that there are handles on the pegs. I need these handles to also rotate on the axis of pegs WHILE staying in tact with the Torsion bars instead of clipping like crazy.

To the Point; I need to make these pegs rotate mechanically, avoiding clipping as much as possible. Is it possible to make Constraints in ART for Maya? If so, please point me in the direction of instructions or tutorials for this. If you know personally, please do share the knowledge, I would really appreciate it!

-Thanks!