Abstract: An end-effector system and method. The end-effector includes, in one example, a clutch mechanism configured to in an unlocked configuration, permit rotation between a body and a socket in response to an absence of a force applied to a drive shaft and in a locked configuration, inhibit rotation between the body and the socket in response to a force applied to the drive shaft. In the end-effector, the clutch mechanism includes a first set of plates that are coupled to the body and a second set of plates that are coupled to the socket.

Abstract: A system and method for a fastener. The fastener, in one example, includes a clutch mechanism configured to transition to a disengaged configuration responsive to a clamping force of the fastener exceeding a threshold value. The clutch mechanism includes a drive nut that is configured to mate with a head of a screw in an engaged configuration and a spring configured to interact with the screw head and where in the disengaged configuration of the clutch mechanism, rotation of the drive nut in a first direction does not induce rotation of the screw and rotation of the drive nut in a second direction induces rotation of the screw in an unclamping direction.