Abstract: In one aspect, provided is a robotic end effector, comprising a palm; a plurality of robotic fingers that are operatively connected to the palm, each finger comprising: a finger base having a proximal end portion that is operatively connected to the palm and an opposing, distal end portion; and a suction cup, wherein each of the plurality of fingers is operatively connected to the palm at the proximal end portion and is configured to be rotatable and/or movable relative to the palm, and wherein the suction cup is configured to be movable about a pivot of the distal end portion. Other example embodiments are described herein. In certain embodiments, the disclosure provides a versatile, multi-modal robotic end effector for grasping with enhanced picks per hour (PPH).

Abstract: A hanging device includes an accommodation main body, a sliding assembly, a hook, and the accommodation main body that includes two parallel sidewalls, in which a first vertical path is defined between the two sidewalls. The sliding assembly is movably connected between the two sidewalls to move relative to the main body along the first vertical path. The sliding assembly further includes a sliding rail which defines a second vertical path, and the hook is movably connected to the sliding rail to move relative to the sliding assembly along the second vertical path.

Abstract: A robotic arm system comprising a deployment system or a base, a first joint, and a manipulator coupled to the deployment system or base at the first joint and movable relative to the deployment link or base about the first joint. The manipulator includes a manipulator link, a second joint coupled to the manipulator link distal from the first joint, an elevation linkage coupled to the manipulator link at the second joint, a wrist coupled to the elevation linkage distal from the second joint, and an end effector coupled to the wrist. The end effector can change elevation via the elevation link without changing orientation.

Abstract: A robotic system for grasping an object including a set of movable robotic fingers that may be in the form of a fin gripper or other moldable robotic finger similarly formed. The robotic fingers include a mechanism that is embedded in one or both of the fingers that allows the fingers to more firmly grasp an object. Further, an actuator may move the mechanism to further grip an object and perform an action on the object.

Abstract: A grasping device of the embodiment includes claw holding parts, a cam, pins, a motor, and a rail holding part. The claw holding parts are supported by rails in a slidable manner. The cam includes grooves or curved holes having a spiral shape provided around the rotation center and a hole provided at the rotation center. The pins each have one end engaged with the claw holding parts side and the other end engaged with the grooves or the curved holes of the cam. The motor includes a shaft to be fixed to the hole of the cam. The rail holding part is configured to hold the rails and engage a positioning jig with an end portion of the shaft at the side fixed to the cam and including a hole part with an inner peripheral surface where the outer peripheral surface of the jig is contactable.

Abstract: A disc golf disc retrieval device that is simple to operate and allows a disc golf disc player or user to conveniently, quickly, and efficiently to engage with and retrieve a disc golf disc in hard to reach or unreachable places that can reduce downtime during a disc golf game, among other uses and advantages. Here, the disc golf disc retrieval device can include a retrieval head, a plurality of flexible post members extending from the retrieval head, wherein each of the flexible post member comprise a suction cup, and wherein the suction cup is configured to enable engagement of a disc golf disc thereto. The device can further include a telescoping pole member and a securement member configured to secure the retrieval head to the telescoping pole member.

Abstract: An apparatus for collection and removal of animal waste is disclosed. The collection apparatus may have a plurality of panels connected with one another by a plurality of hinges. The plurality of panels of the collection apparatus may be manipulated by a user to move the collection apparatus from a collapsed position to an expanded position. In the expanded position, a bag may line the interior of the plurality of panels to collect the animal waste. A user can then manipulate the animal waste into the bag lining the collection apparatus. The bag containing the animal waste may then be secured to the collection apparatus by way of panel clip for later disposal.

Abstract: In a wafer hand, two carry portions are arranged in line in a first direction, the two carry portions are connected via a joint portion, each of the two carry portions extends from the joint portion in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, an interval between inner side surfaces of the two carry portions is 170 mm or more, an interval between outer side surfaces of the two carry portions is 280 mm or less, and when a distance between inner side surfaces of the two carry portions is A (mm), and a length of the inner side surfaces of the two carry portions in the second direction is L (mm), a relationship of L?(3002?A2)0.5 is satisfied.

Abstract: Robotic systems and methods are provided with an end effector having lockable compliance. A robotic system for manipulating a workpiece includes an arm having a pair of sections connected by a joint assembly, with a lock disposed in the joint assembly. A gripper is connected on the arm and is configured to alternately grip and release the workpiece. A controller operates the lock to alternately lock and unlock the joint assembly. The gripper holds the workpiece during a deformation of the workpiece, while the controller may unlock the lock to allow movement of the joint assembly to relieve forces on the arm arising during a deformation of the workpiece.

Abstract: An apparatus transfers a substrate. The apparatus includes: one substrate holder adsorbing and holding the substrate via an adsorption port; a nozzle being provided on a surface of the one substrate holder and allowing gas to pass therethrough; an adsorption flow path being connected to the adsorption port and allowing gas to flow therethrough; and a nozzle flow path being connected to the nozzle and allowing the gas to flow therethrough. The adsorption flow path of at least one of the one substrate holder and another substrate holder and the nozzle flow path are connected to a common gas suction mechanism. A pressure sensor and flow rate sensor are provided for the nozzle flow path. The flow rate of the nozzle flow path is varied according to a distance between an interferer and the one substrate holder and the pressure of the nozzle flow path.

Abstract: A robot end effector is contemplated. The robot end effector comprises a first deformable gripper, a second deformable gripper coupled to the first deformable gripper by a linkage, and an actuator coupled to the linkage and operable to move at least one of the first deformable gripper and the second deformable gripper to a position defining an angle between the first deformable gripper and the second deformable gripper that is greater than or equal to 130 degrees.

Abstract: A magnetic cleaning device includes a handle unit, a main unit, and a deforming mechanism. The main unit includes a housing and a magnetic member. The deforming mechanism is connected between the handle unit and the main unit. The housing defines an accommodating space extending along an axis. The magnetic member is disposed in the accommodating space, and is movable along the axis between an attraction position, where the magnetic member is adjacent to an end of the housing, and a non-attraction position, where the magnetic member is away from the end of the housing. The main unit is movable relative to the handle unit via operation of the deforming mechanism.

Abstract: A device for gripping an object includes a base element and at least two gripping arms held on the base element. The at least two gripping arms are movable relative to one another and the base element into a configuration suitable for gripping and picking up the object. Preferably at least three gripping arms are provided, with each arm being able to move independently of one another relative to the base element, and a sensor such as a camera provides signals to electronics which can determine the position of the at least three gripping arms and control movement of the gripping arms into position to grip and pick up the object. A method for gripping and picking up an object using the gripping device is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a substrate transfer device for sensing deflection of an end-effector and a substrate processing apparatus having the same. The substrate transfer device includes: an end-effector extending in a first direction and supporting a substrate; an end-effector hand connected with one side in the first direction of the end-effector; a horizontal movement unit connected with the end-effector hand and moving the end-effector in the first direction; and a deflection sensing unit including a light emitting part and a light receiving part, which are respectively disposed at both sides of a movement path of the end-effector, and sensing deflection of the end-effector.

Abstract: A plurality of vacuum suction cylinders are connected to each other by using tie rods inserted into insertion holes penetrating side walls of a cylinder tube of each vacuum suction cylinder, insertion holes provided in a first flow path block, and insertion holes provided in a second flow path block, and sandwiching between the first flow path block and the second flow path block.

Abstract: A robotic arm is provided. The robotic arm includes a gripper. The gripper includes an elongated body; a semi-circular body includes a flat surface and a curved surface; a suction unit of a pre-defined shape operatively coupled to a center portion of the curved surface of the semi-circular body; an array of pins arranged around the suction unit, wherein each of the array of pins comprises a pin body and a pin head, wherein the head rests along the flat surface of the semi-circular body, wherein the pin body is extended along the curved surface of the semi-circular body. The array of pins is configured to take a shape of a target object to provide support for the target object during an operation of the robotic arm. The suction unit is configured to hold the target object in an inward direction during the operation of the robotic arm.

Abstract: A system includes a magnetic device and an emplacement tool. The emplacement tool includes at least one magnetic rotating member rotatable about a first axis and configured to adhere to a ferrous surface. The emplacement tool also includes a friction fit head configured to hold the magnetic device between internal surfaces of the friction fit head on opposing sides. The emplacement tool further includes a coupler connected to the at least one magnetic rotating member. The coupler is configured to attach to the friction fit head such that the friction fit head extends along a second axis different than the first axis.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the disclosure, a robot arm gripper device includes a grip unit capable of gripping an object by a hinge movement, a power transmission unit coupled to the grip unit and transmitting power to the grip unit, and a buffer unit having one side connected to the power transmission unit and another side connected to a robot arm body, wherein the power transmission unit is movable on the buffer unit.

Abstract: The present invention will provide a suction device adapted to provide gripping and suction forces to pick up and move a wide variety of objects. This is accomplished through a suction compartment, a membrane compartment, deformable membrane sealing said membrane compartment, and at least one pressure mechanism. The at least one pressure mechanism is in fluid connection with the suction compartment and is configured to modify properties within the suction compartment to assist in providing gripping and attractive forces. The present invention will grasp an object by positioning the deformable membrane adjacent to said object, modifying the deformable membrane to conform to and create a seal with said object, and then depressurizing the suction compartment via the pressure mechanism, providing a suction force onto said object within that sealed area sufficient to grasp said object.

Abstract: A robotic component can include a Flexible Circuit Board (FCB) that can be bent into various shapes throughout the robotic component. The FCB can include various integrated sensors that can be manufactured as part of the FCB in a way that reduces the size and number of connections. The FCB can include capacitive force sensors that can measure a quantity of force and can be unitary with the FCB and can be manufactured by folding two electrodes around a compressible dielectric pad.