Robot undergoes homemade pneumatic grasp strengthening enhancement
Tazer developed a compact desktop robotic arm with sufficient functionality but sought to enhance its picking capabilities. His solution was to equip it with a pneumatic gripper.
The design of the gripper involves a pliable silicone structure that expands when filled with air, enabling it to form around objects and lift them effectively. Tazer engineered the gripper for 3D printing using silicone molds, with a 3D printed manifold to regulate airflow for opening and closing the gripper as needed. Successfully mounted on Tazer's robotic arm, the gripper exhibits impressive small object lifting capabilities.
The construction process, particularly the removal of silicone parts from the molds, offers an enjoyable auditory experience reminiscent of ASMR content. This project follows a series of inspiring pneumatic robot gripper builds over the years.
When it comes to pneumatic robot grippers, there are a variety of innovative designs tailored for specific tasks. For instance, the Schunk Pneumatic Multi-tooth Gripper, known for its versatility, offers multiple gripping points and is suitable for handling various materials. Another example is the Pneumatic Soft Gripper with Pre-deformed Stiffener, designed to grip delicate items without causing damage.
These examples demonstrate the breadth of pneumatic gripper designs, each with unique features that make them well-suited for various roles.
The pneumatic gripper designed for Tazer's robotic arm, with its pliable silicone structure and 3D printed manifold, showcases the integration of technology in gadgets, enhancing the picking capabilities of the robotic arm. Among various pneumatic gripper designs, each leveraging technology to suit specific tasks, options like the Schunk Pneumatic Multi-tooth Gripper and the Pneumatic Soft Gripper with Pre-deformed Stiffener highlight the diversity in the field of technology-driven gadgets.
