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Compliant finger tip for item manipulation

US10556338B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2017
Grant dateFeb 11, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/39515
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatuses including compliant tips and methods of manipulating items using the compliant tips are described herein. An example apparatus may include a robotic manipulator and a pair of end effectors. One end effector may include a pair of actuator-driven fingers that each include a compliant tip. The compliant tips may be used to scoop underneath items as part of item manipulation.

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