Factory automation > Grippers & ejectors

Highly sensitive robot gripper: no need for pneumatics

22 May, 2023

Researchers have developed a gripper that can transport fragile objects from one production step to the next without damaging them.


Researchers develop gripper that grasps by reflex

19 May, 2023

Rather than start from scratch after a failed attempt, the pick-and-place robot adapts in the moment to get a better hold.


Highly dexterous robot hand can operate without vision

11 May, 2023

Researchers at Columbia University have designed a dexterous robot hand that combines an advanced sense of touch with motor-learning algorithms.


ASTM to develop standard test methods for robot grasp strength

07 March, 2023

ASTM International's robotics, automation and autonomous systems committee is developing a proposed standard on grasp strength of robot end effectors.


Flexiv to release "revolutionary" robotic gripper

13 February, 2023

Flexiv, a manufacturer of general-purpose robotics solutions, has announced what it says is a revolutionary new robotic gripper.


Tentacle gripper can gently grasp fragile objects

04 November, 2022

Jellyfish-like soft gripper mimics the mechanics of curly hair.


OnRobot unveils collaborative palletising solution

20 June, 2022

OnRobot has launched a collaborative palletising solution designed to simplify and lower the cost of palletising processes.


A helping hand for robotic manipulator design

08 June, 2022

With modular components and an easy-to-use 3D interface, an interactive design pipeline enables anyone to create their own customised robotic hand.


Piab launches 'super cup' grippers that can 'lift anything'

15 April, 2021

Piab has launched a new suction end effector range for industrial robots that German company robominds has called the 'Super Cup'.


OnRobot launches advanced magnetic gripper for robots

19 March, 2021

OnRobot says the MG10 offers adjustable force and grip detection features that provide users with greater levels of control.


OnRobot releases "world’s most powerful electric vacuum gripper"

01 March, 2021

OnRobot's VGP20 electric vacuum gripper is designed for challenging palletising scenarios including heavy, bulky and porous surfaces.


South Australian manufacturer automates electronics assembly

07 December, 2020

South Australian manufacturer REDARC Electronics has a vision to be a smart factory by 2025.


Custom vacuum solution improves pet food pouch unloading

24 September, 2020

Used to unload pouches of pet food from trays, the machine offers high speed in a small footprint.


Soft-fingered gripper allows robots to manipulate cables

28 July, 2020

Research at MIT has shown that it is possible to build a robotic gripper that can be used for the fine manipulation of objects like cables and threads.


OnRobot soft gripper

26 May, 2020

The OnRobot food-grade soft gripper is able to pick a wide array of irregular shapes and delicate items.


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