Universal Gripper at Kobe Municipal College of Technology

Universal Gripper at Kobe Municipal College of Technology

In the experiment, we were able to estimate the contact position by dividing the gripper into six sections. The spring electrode is soft and does not interfere with the deformation of the gripper. Metal powders such as copper and iron can be used in addition to aluminum. In general, the suction gripper can judge the success of gripping by measuring the suction pressure. However, the information is limited only to success or failure, and if the gripper is sucked halfway, it is difficult to know how it is displaced. If the deformation of the gripper can be estimated, the movement can be corrected and the grasp can be resumed. The tactile judgment was processed quickly, and the blind spot became a problem when it was confirmed by photographing with a camera. = December 20, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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