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Barrett Hand vs Robotiq Adaptive Gripper

Our Adaptive Gripper has many advantages over the simple two-finger claws often found in industry, as it can automatically adapt its shape to the object it seizes. This allows a robot to pick up many objects with a single tool, thus removing the need for custom grippers and tool changers. However, it is not the only player in the game. The Barrett Hand, manufactured by Barrett Technology Inc., is another commercial, three fingered gripper which can adapt to objects of different shapes while preserving simplicity by using a small number of motors (4 for both grippers). Lets compare them.

Nicolas Lauzier
By Nicolas Lauzier
on Jan 24, 2012 9:41 AM. 3 min read time
 
Barrett Hand vs Robotiq Adaptive Gripper

Our Adaptive Gripper has many advantages over the simple two-finger claws often found in industry, as it can automatically...

Nicolas Lauzier
By Nicolas Lauzier
on Jan 24, 2012 9:41 AM
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Robotics Industry Forum 2012: 10 interesting things that I've learned

I'm just back from a quick trip to Orlando where the decision makers of the North American robotics industry gathered under...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jan 20, 2012 11:03 PM
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Robotiq Starts 2012 in Brand New Office Space

Robotiq is happy to announce that we have moved to a new space.

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jan 19, 2012 10:51 PM
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Manufacturers increase productivity with robots

American firms can increase productivity with automation is one of the ideas put forth in a recent Economist article, which...

JA Carette
By JA Carette
on Jan 18, 2012 2:54 PM
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Top 5 Blog Articles of 2011 and Robotiq Best Wishes

One week left and 2011 will be over, amazing isn't? As a gift for the holidays here are our top 5 blog articles All Robotiq's...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Dec 21, 2011 5:15 PM
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Industrial Robotics: Yes we Can Automate High-Mix, Low-Volume

Why can't we automate high-mix, low volume production with robots in 2011? My answer is that in fact, it is possible. But not...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Nov 16, 2011 9:33 AM
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Robotic Ribbon Cutting

In August 2010, the Motoman SDA robot used two Adaptive Grippers for the ground breaking of Motoman's new head office for the...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Nov 07, 2011 5:15 PM
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