Soft Robotic Grippers.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.201707035
Abstract: Advances in soft robotics, materials science, and stretchable electronics have enabled rapid progress in soft grippers. Here, a critical overview of soft robotic grippers is presented, covering different material sets, physical principles, and device architectures.… read more here.
Keywords: soft robotic; soft grippers; robotic grippers;
Soft particles reinforce robotic grippers: robotic grippers based on granular jamming of soft particles
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DOI: 10.1007/s10035-021-01193-4
Abstract: Granular jamming has been identified as a fundamental mechanism for the operation of robotic grippers. In this work, we show, that soft particles like expanded polystyrene beads lead to significantly larger gripping forces in comparison… read more here.
Keywords: soft particles; granular jamming; particles reinforce; reinforce robotic ... See more keywords
An Origami-Inspired Variable Friction Surface for Increasing the Dexterity of Robotic Grippers
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2020.2972833
Abstract: While the grasping capability of robotic grippers has shown significant development, the ability to manipulate objects within the hand is still limited. One explanation for this limitation is the lack of controlled contact variation between… read more here.
Keywords: manipulation; surface; hand; origami inspired ... See more keywords