Robotic system and end effector

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1987-01-12

1988-05-03

Spar, Robert J.

Handling: hand and hoist-line implements

Miscellaneous compound implement

271 92, 294 65, 294907, 414737, B66C 102, B66C 110

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047415673

ABSTRACT:
An end effector suitable for manipulating articles such as mail flats is disclosed. This end effector has parallel reciprocating arms having suction cups for gripping the article to be manipulated and mechanical grippers mounted on the arms outboard of the suction cups. These mechanical grippers may be actuated to provide a mechanical grip on a manipulated article in addition to the suction grip.

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"Shape From Light Stripe Texture", by Hu, 1986.

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