Abstract: A robotic system including a robot and an end effector cuff connected to the robot. The end effector cuff has a body and includes at least one fluid inlet, at least one fluid port fluidly connected to the at least one fluid inlet, at least one fluid valve fluidly connected to the at least one fluid port and housed within the body of the end effector cuff, and an electronic control unit operably coupled to the robot and housed within the body of the end effector cuff. The robotic system also includes an end effector connected to the end effector cuff.

Abstract: A robotic system including a robot and an end effector cuff connected to the robot. The end effector cuff has a body and includes at least one fluid inlet, at least one fluid port fluidly connected to the at least one fluid inlet, at least one fluid valve fluidly connected to the at least one fluid port and housed within the body of the end effector cuff, and an electronic control unit operably coupled to the robot and housed within the body of the end effector cuff. The robotic system also includes an end effector connected to the end effector cuff.

Abstract: A method of conveying information to/from an impact sensor. The method includes the steps of producing a signal representative of an impact detected by the impact sensor; and altering a conveying of the signal on a single signal line if the impact has a characteristic that violates a preselected value.

Abstract: A rodless slide assembly is provided illustratively having a longitudinally-extending cylinder, a carriage, a stop assembly, and a catch assembly. The longitudinally-extending cylinder includes first and second ends and a path of travel extending therebetween. The carriage is slidable on the path of travel on the cylinder between the first and second ends. The stop assembly includes a stop block and a stabilizer. The stop assembly is coupled to the carriage and the stabilizer is located between the stop block and the carriage. The catch assembly comprises a catch bar and an actuator assembly. The catch bar is located adjacent the path of travel of the carriage.

Abstract: A rodless slide assembly is provided illustratively having a longitudinally-extending cylinder, a carriage, a stop assembly, and a catch assembly. The longitudinally-extending cylinder comprises first and second ends and a path of travel extending therebetween. The carriage is slidable on the path of travel on the cylinder between the first and second ends. The stop assembly comprises a stop block and is coupled to the carriage. In one embodiment the catch assembly includes a catch bar and an actuator assembly. The catch bar is located adjacent the path of travel of the carriage. The actuator assembly selectively moves the catch bar to engage the stop block and stop the carriage when the carriage is positioned at a selected location on the path of travel.