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Robotic End Effectors - Payload vs Grip Force

The difference between payload and grip force is often misunderstood. Since the selection of these two parameters for robots and end effectors is really important, it is crucial to understand the difference between them. It is also important to calculate them properly in order to make accurate choices and decisions for your applications. This article gives you the opportunity to clarify these concepts.

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Jan 29, 2014 11:05 AM. 3 min read time
 
Robotic End Effectors - Payload vs Grip Force

The difference between payload and grip force is often misunderstood. Since the selection of these two parameters for robots...

Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
By Mathieu Bélanger-Barrette
on Jan 29, 2014 11:05 AM
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5 Impressions about Robotics From the DARPA Robotics Challenge

Back home from the DARPA Robotics Challenge Trial in Florida, I sat in front of my computer trying to sort out and pull...

Louis-Alexis Demers
By Louis-Alexis Demers
on Jan 16, 2014 2:08 PM
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Classification of Robotic Grippers and the Next Generation

In the world of robotics, both the industry and application environment determine the specific tool used at the end of a...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jan 14, 2014 8:29 AM
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Is an electric robot gripper always a servo gripper?

Electric grippers or servo grippers are most of the time used as synonymous. Are they really the same thing? An electric...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jan 13, 2014 9:59 PM
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Robotiq 3-Finger Robot Gripper Featured at DARPA Robotics Challenge

As the 17 teams taking part in the DARPA Robotics Challenges are heading to Florida for the trials, Robotiq is proud to...

Guillaume Robert
By Guillaume Robert
on Dec 19, 2013 12:10 PM
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5 Great Industrial Robotics eBooks to Get for Holidays

Have you missed one of our eBook in 2013? Here is the top 5 eBooks of this year. You can now leave for your holidays with...

Guillaume Robert
By Guillaume Robert
on Dec 16, 2013 3:02 PM
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DARPA Robotics Challenge - Tartan Rescue Team Advancements

The Darpa Robotics Challenge Trials will be occurring on December 20-21 and the teams attending are working hard to get ready....

Catherine Bernier
By Catherine Bernier
on Dec 03, 2013 5:57 PM
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Top 5 Important Robotic Trends According to Robotiq

In the last few years, major technological advancements have been developed and are responsible for changes in industrial...

Catherine Bernier
By Catherine Bernier
on Nov 13, 2013 11:46 AM
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Why Choose Flexible Robot Grippers over Tool Changers?

Nowadays, flexibility is the key factor that manufacturers are aiming for when handling applications. To achieve this goal,...

Catherine Bernier
By Catherine Bernier
on Oct 01, 2013 9:52 AM
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