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How to Integrate the Adaptive Gripper on a Robot

Samuel Bouchard
by Samuel Bouchard. Last updated on May 05, 2016 4:26 PM
Posted on Aug 25, 2011 6:07 AM. 3 min read time

The Robotiq Adaptive Gripper has more fingers and axis than conventional grippers. Still, we've worked to make it as simple as possible to integrate it with the different robots. Using a combination of mechanical intelligence, embedded electronics and software, the gripper offers great flexibility and is simple to integrate. Here's how it works and a few example videos.

Example 1: Gripper on Motoman Dual-Arm doing Kitting

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Example 2: Gripper on ABB robot showing tactile teach pendant programming

 

Example 3: Gripper on Fanuc for Machine Tending

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Mechanical Interface

The gripper comes with a faceplate to match your robot's bolt pattern.

Adapter plate of the gripper

Electrical Connections

There are two connectors on the side of the gripper, one for 24 V 2 Amps DC power supply and one for the chosen communication protocol (Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, Device Net, Modbus TCP or Modbus RTU).

gripper ethernet ip Connectors

Control

Even though there are 4 electric motors in the Adaptive Gripper, you don't need to control all axis independently. You can send high-level commands such as open, close (full or partial stroke with desired speed and force) or change operation mode. The gripper sends back information on the grip status. The programming of the gripper is done in the robot program. As you can see in an example below, it can be done from a teach pendant.

gripper robot communication


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Samuel Bouchard
Written by Samuel Bouchard
Samuel is CEO and co-founder of Robotiq. His mission is to free human hands from repetitive tasks. He is also the author of Lean Robotics: A Guide to Making Robots Work in Your Factory. He lives in Québec City with his wife and four children.
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http://robotiq.com

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