Abstract: A robot is provided which includes (a) a first arm (313) terminating in a first radius (317); (b) a second arm (315) terminating in a second radius (319), wherein said second radius is spaced apart from said first radius; (c) a first band (331) that extends around a portion of said first radius; (d) a second band that extends around a portion of said second radius; and (e) a first rigid, longitudinally extending element (709) having a first end which is attached to said first band, and having a second end which is attached to said second band.

Abstract: An end effector blade (201) is provided which has a region (203) defined thereon for receiving an article. The end effector blade is also equipped with a plurality of tabs (213) disposed about the periphery of said region. Each tab moves from a first position when no article is present in the region, to a second position when an article is disposed in the region, and each tab pressingly engages the article when it is in the second position.

Abstract: A wrist assembly (311) for a robotic arm or other mechanical device is provided. The wrist assembly comprises a first arm (313) which terminates in a first radius (317), a second arm (315) which terminates in a second radius (319), and a first band (331) that is devoid of weld joints and the extends around a portion of each of said first and second radii.

Abstract: A robot is provided which includes (a) a first arm (313) terminating in a first radius (317); (b) a second arm (315) terminating in a second radius (319), wherein said second radius is spaced apart from said first radius; (c) a first band (331) that extends around a portion of said first radius; (d) a second band that extends around a portion of said second radius; and (e) a first rigid, longitudinally extending element (709) having a first end which is attached to said first band, and having a second end which is attached to said second band.

Abstract: A wrist assembly is provided for securing an end effector to a robotic arm. The wrist assembly comprises a first portion (205, 207) containing a slot for releasably engaging an end effector (231), and a second portion (203) which is attached to the first portion. The orientation of the first portion with respect to the second portion is adjustable to impart a leveling effect to the end effector.

Abstract: A robotic hub assembly is provided which comprises a spacer configuration (101) that includes first (103) and second (105) spacers disposed in opposing relation to each other, and a device, such as a pin (111), for restricting the relative motion of the first and second spacers in a lateral direction.

Abstract: A robotic is provided which comprises a hub (203); (b) a first lower arm (209) comprising first (213) and second (215) lower arm segments and having a first set of upper arms (229, 231) attached thereto; and (c) a first adjusting means (241) for adjusting the height of the first lower arm segment with respect to the second lower arm segment.

Abstract: A wrist assembly (311) for a robotic arm or other mechanical device is provided. The wrist assembly comprises a first arm (313) which terminates in a first radius (317), a second arm (315) which terminates in a second radius (319), and a first band (331) that is devoid of weld joints and that extends around a portion of each of said first and second radii.

Abstract: An end effecter (201) is provided herein which comprises a blade (203) having a depression (213) formed in the surface (210) thereof, an elastomeric pad (209) disposed in the depression and a fastener (215) for releasably securing the pad within the depression such that a portion of the pad extends above the surface of the blade.

Abstract: A robotic arm assembly (101) is provided which comprises a hub (103), a first arm segment (105) which is attached to the hub, and a second arm segment (107) which is attached to the first arm segment such that said second arm segment can rotate at least partially about its longitudinal axis.