Thread: Universal Robotic Gripper
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Unread 28-10-2010, 18:10
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Re: Universal Robotic Gripper
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Originally Posted by Brandon Holley View Post
In a similar fashion...pick up an object, place a load cell or some kind of spring gauge on the object in the gripper and pull til it pops out. That will give you an idea for that particular object. The gripping force would obviously vary from object to object.

-Brando
I would think it would vary GREATLY from grip to grip as well. I wish our team had build a suction cup at some point so I could go play with this concept and learn more.
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