Abstract: A suction cup assembly for a robot end effector, the suction cup assembly comprising a first suction cup, a second suction cup, and a valve assembly. The valve assembly comprises an inlet and first and second flow channels in respective fluid communication with the first and second suction cups. The first and second flow channels are movable to activate the first or second suction cup, in dependence on alignment of the inlet with the respective first or second flow channel, when vacuum pressure is supplied to the inlet in use.

Abstract: A robot end effector comprising a pivotable suction cup assembly and a belt drive connected to the suction cup assembly to pivot the suction cup assembly in use.

Abstract: An end effector connector arranged to connect a robotic arm and an end effector comprising a suction device. The end effector connector comprises a suction assembly having an integrated vacuum source configured to generate vacuum pressure for releasably engaging an item with the suction device when connected to the end effector connector in use.

Abstract: An end effector connector for a robotic arm, the end effector connector comprising a suction assembly configured to generate vacuum pressure for releasably engaging an item. The suction assembly comprises a manifold comprising a chamber and a vacuum generator housed within the chamber, the vacuum generator comprising a venturi restriction in fluid communication with the chamber. The suction assembly also comprises a first channel connectable to a pressure source, the first channel being configured to direct a pressurized fluid through the venturi restriction in order to generate the vacuum pressure within the chamber.

Abstract: An end effector connector arranged to connect a robotic arm and an end effector comprising a suction device to releasably engage an item, in use, with vacuum pressure generated by a vacuum source. The end effector connector comprises an integrated filter assembly for the vacuum source.

Abstract: An end effector connector for a robotic arm, the end effector connector comprising a structural frame and a suction assembly mounted to the structural frame. The suction assembly is configured to generate vacuum pressure for releasably engaging an item. The structural frame comprises one of a male or female end of a twist-lock connection system configured to form a connection with the other of a male or female end of the twist-lock connection system connected to the robotic arm to secure the end effector connector to the robotic arm.

Abstract: A biotherapeutic composition containing rapidly activatable bacteria in a dry form, a device for administering such a composition and methods of treatment thereof are disclosed. A method for preparing the biotherapeutic composition itself, as well as a method for preparing the bacteria for such a composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A biotherapeutic composition containing rapidly activatable bacteria in a dry form, a device for administering such a composition and methods of treatment thereof are disclosed. A method for preparing the biotherapeutic composition itself, as well as a method for preparing the bacteria for such a composition is also disclosed.