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US 10,265,862 B1Granted
Robotic end effectors for use with robotic manipulators
AssigneeUniversity of South Florida
InventorsRedwan Alqasemi, Paul Mitzlaff, Andoni Aguirrezabal, Lei Wu, Karl Rothe, Rajiv Dubey
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a robotic end effector configured to mount to a robotic manipulator includes gripping elements configured to grasp objects, a drive mechanism configured to open and close the gripping elements, and a central controller configured to control operation of the drive mechanism and the gripper elements, the central controller hosting a control program that enables control of the end effector independent of the robotic manipulator.
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A robotic end effector configured to mount to a robotic manipulator, the end effector comprising:
- gripping elements configured to grasp objects;
- a drive mechanism configured to open and close the gripping elements, wherein the drive mechanism comprises a motor and a slip clutch that slips when a predetermined torque is reached by the motor so as to limit a force that can be transmitted by the gripping elements to an object;
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- a central controller configured to control operation of the drive mechanism and the gripper elements, the central controller hosting a control program that enables control of the end effector independent of the robotic manipulator.
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