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Robot Gripper for Universal Robots

Universal Robots are a unique kind of industrial robot. They are safe to interact with, transportable and can be programmed simply by moving the arm along instead of jogging it with the teach pendant. These robots are used in several pick and place, and machine tending applications. Originally sold in Europe (the company is based in Denmark), Universal Robots is now expanding its market globally, including North America.

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Dec 05, 2012 in Robot Grippers. 2 min read time
Robot Gripper for Universal Robots

Universal Robots are a unique kind of industrial robot. They are safe to interact with, transportable and can be programmed...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Dec 05, 2012
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Robotiq's Adaptive Robot Gripper Now on ROS-Industrial

A few months ago, I wrote a blog post on ROS-Industrial, an open-source software in industrial robotics. From my experience in...

Nicolas Lauzier
By Nicolas Lauzier
on Aug 10, 2012
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Performance Metrics for Robotic Randomized Bin Picking

In March 2012, the Performance Metrics for Intelligent Systems (PerMIS'12) Workshop was held at the University of Maryland....

Nicolas Lauzier
By Nicolas Lauzier
on Aug 06, 2012
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Must read list on Robotics - Summer Reading

Summer vacation is on its way and you think you'll take a break from your job, ...relax, go to the beach, play with the kids...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jul 11, 2012
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The Right Gripper for the Kuka Lightweight Robot (LWR)

The Kuka lightweight robot is innovative in many aspects. Its low weight and capability to detect external forces applied on...

Nicolas Lauzier
By Nicolas Lauzier
on Jun 05, 2012
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6 Differences between the Automate and Automatica Robotic Shows

I am just back from a week in Munich where I attend the Automatica fair for the first time. Our products were exhibited in the

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on May 30, 2012
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How to Verify Gripper Contact

Both of our Adaptive Grippers are able to grip objects of various shapes using their innovative finger mechanism. This allows...

Nicolas Lauzier
By Nicolas Lauzier
on May 28, 2012
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Using Feedback from the 2-Finger Adaptive Robot Gripper

This article explores how feedback from the 2-Finger Adaptive Gripper might be used in industrial applications.

David Castonguay
By David Castonguay
on May 23, 2012
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How to Control the 2-Finger Adaptive Robot Gripper?

As explained in a previous article, the 2-Finger Adaptive Robot Gripper is able to achieve both pinching and encompassing...

Nicolas Lauzier
By Nicolas Lauzier
on May 21, 2012
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