Apparatuses, systems, and methods for processing a workpiece

A system for processing a workpiece, the system comprising:

• a robotic manipulator;
• an end effector coupled to the robotic manipulator and comprising:
• a base;
• a nose coupled to the base;
• a tool movable relative to the nose along a processing axis;
• and
• a foot coupled to the base;
• and
• a jig configured to secure the workpiece,
• wherein:
• one of the nose or the foot is movable relative to the base along the processing axis and another one of the nose or the foot is fixed relative to the base;
• the robotic manipulator positions one of the nose or the foot in contact with the workpiece;
• and
• the end effector clamps the workpiece between the nose and the foot.

A method for drilling a workpiece, the method comprising:

• positioning one of a nose or a foot of an end effector in contact with the workpiece using a robotic manipulator;
• moving another one of the nose or the foot to contact the workpiece opposite the one of the nose or the foot to clamp the workpiece between the nose and the foot;
• and
• advancing a drill bit of a drill of the end effector through the workpiece.