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General Misc => Robot Videos => Topic started by: Sylvestre on September 07, 2013, 11:45:09 AM

Title: Brilliant End Effector
Post by: Sylvestre on September 07, 2013, 11:45:09 AM

Hey guys,

I just discovered this amazing end effector that I thought I'd share. 

Video Demonstrating Capabilities
Robotic grippers based on granular jamming (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKOI_lVDPpw#)

Technical Paper
http://creativemachines.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/2012%20-%20amend%20-%20positive%20pressure%20universal%20gripper%20based%20on%20jamming.pdf (http://creativemachines.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/2012%20-%20amend%20-%20positive%20pressure%20universal%20gripper%20based%20on%20jamming.pdf)

Title: Re: Brilliant End Effector
Post by: jwatte on September 07, 2013, 07:54:46 PM

Yeah, that went around when it was first announced. I agree that it's quite cool! Granules, plastic cover, and vacuum pump is all you need.