Device and method for gripping an object

A method for gripping an object, comprising:

• moving at least two gripping arms of at least three gripping arms held on a base element relative to the base element into a configuration at which the object may be gripped by the at least three gripping arms,
• wherein a first gripping arm of the at least three gripping arms incudes a translation adjustment unit, a gripping element held on the translation adjustment unit, and an adjustment unit,
• wherein the translation adjustment unit extends perpendicularly to an axis of rotation of the first gripping arm, and the gripping element is configured to be movable along a longitudinal extension direction of the translation adjustment unit, and
• wherein the gripping element is configured to be moved toward or away from the translation adjustment unit via the adjustment unit;
• and
• gripping the object with the at least three gripping arms,
• wherein the at least three gripping arms each are configured to be moved independently of one another relative to the base element.